New interim manager Ralph Rangnick must have been impressed as he watched from the directors’ box as Manchester United produced a spirited display to beat Arsenal and climb to seventh place in the Premier League.
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Ruben Dias and Bernardo Silva score to beat Aston Villa and inflict a first defeat on Steven Gerrard
First half goals by Ruben Dias and Bernardo Silva were enough to beat Aston Villa who couldn’t build on a second half goal by Ollie Watkins.
Battling Manchester United earn a point at Stamford Bridge in Michael Carrick’s second game in charge
Jorginho’s penalty ensured spoils were shared after Chelsea cancelled out Jadon Sancho’s opening goal for Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.
Manchester City battle through the snow to defeat West Ham and go level on points with Chelsea at the top of the table
It was just as well substitute Fernandinho scored a last-minute goal for Manchester City who defeated West Ham at the Etihad to go level on points with Chelsea at the top of the table.
Manchester City 2, West Ham 1 – Player Ratings
Manchester City reached the summit of the Premier League after Fernandinho scored the winner against West Ham at a snowbound Etihad Stadium.