In a closely contested match, Manchester United thwarted Liverpool’s quest for a perfect home record at Anfield, securing a 0-0 draw.
Despite Liverpool’s dominance with nearly 70% possession and 34 shots, they couldn’t breach United’s resolute defense.
Jurgen Klopp’s side, now second in the table, faced stiff resistance from United, showing defensive prowess and earning a crucial point.
Meanwhile, Arsenal leads the Premier League with 39 points after securing a 2-0 victory against Brighton earlier in the day.
The draw at Anfield marked a moral victory for United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, highlighting their resilience and improvement this season.
Arsenal’s Dominance Secures Victory, While Villa Stages Comeback
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal displayed an impressive performance at the Emirates, breaking through Brighton’s defense in the 53rd minute.
Gabriel Jesus capitalized on a defensive flick to score, and Kai Havertz secured the victory with a late goal. Arteta praised the team’s “incredible performance” against a strong opponent, emphasizing their deserving win.
Unai Emery’s Aston Villa faced a setback, trailing to Keane Lewis-Potter’s goal.
However, Ben Mee’s red card shifted the momentum. Alex Moreno leveled the score, and Ollie Watkins secured the comeback, heading in a Boubacar Kamara flick-on.
At the London Stadium, West Ham dominated with Mohammed Kudus scoring twice and Lucas Paqueta providing all three assists in a 3-0 victory against Wolves.
The Premier League weekend also witnessed Manchester City squandering a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with Crystal Palace.
However, the events were overshadowed by a shocking incident at Bournemouth, where Luton captain Tom Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest, leading to the abandonment of Saturday’s game. Lockyer is reported to be responsive and stable, undergoing further tests and scans.
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