Salah inflicts Man City's first loss as Arsenal extend lead

Mohamed Salah scored a late winner as Liverpool handed Manchester City their first defeat of the season in an enthralling match at Anfield that also extended Arsenal‘s lead at the top.

The Egyptian superbly controlled Alisson's 76th-minute clearance before spinning Joao Cancelo and racing clear to finish past Ederson.

In a contest that caught fire in the second half, City found the back of the net, only for Phil Foden's effort to be overturned after a VAR review identified a foul by Erling Haaland on Fabinho in the build-up.

Liverpool, who are the first team in 19 Premier League fixtures to stop City from scoring and the first to prevent Haaland have any goal involvement in a match, rise to eighth on 13 points.

The champions remain second on 23 points, four behind Arsenal.

Arsenal claim dramatic win

That is because the Gunners had earlier overcome Leeds United 1-0 in a dramatic match, thanks to a first-half goal from Bukayo Saka.

The winger put Arsenal ahead after the players had been brought off the pitch for 36 minutes due to a power failure that affected communications with VAR at Elland Road.

Leeds had several opportunities to equalise, with Patrick Bamford's second-half missed penalty the best.

The drama continued in stoppage time as Gabriel was shown a red card for a clash with Bamford that gave Leeds another penalty. But a VAR review led to both decisions being overturned to allow Arsenal to hang on for the three points. Leeds drop to 15th with nine points.  

Mount at the double

Chelsea's excellent form under Graham Potter continued as they made it three wins on the bounce thanks to a 2-0 victory at Aston Villa.

Mason Mount was the hero, scoring twice, his second an exquisite free-kick from distance. 

The result keeps Chelsea in fourth on 19 points, while Steven Gerrard's side lie 16th with nine.

 Stalemate at Old Trafford

Neither Manchester United or Newcastle United could get the upper hand as the match ended goalless at Old Trafford, leaving Erik ten Hag's side in fifth on 16 points, with Newcastle a place and a point further back. 

Southampton end losing run

Honours were also even at St Mary's Stadium as Southampton ended a run of four straight defeats with a 1-1 draw against West Ham United.

Romain Perraud got the hosts on their way, but Declan Rice responded for David Moyes' team, with a fine curling effort from range midway through the second half.

Saints remain in the relegation zone in 18th, with eight points, as West Ham move up to 12th on 11 points.

Quick turnaround 

The wait for more Premier League action is not long as four teams play on Tuesday night.

Brighton & Hove Albion will host Nottingham Forest, with Roberto De Zerbi seeking his first win as head coach, while Crystal Palace welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers.

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Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City have future strategy without me'

 

Pep Guardiola (left) has won four Premier League titles since joining Manchester City as manager in 2016

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes the club will be able to progress after his departure because it has a "strategy" in place.

The 51-year-old is in the final year of his contract, though he has given no indication he intends to leave.

Since joining City from Bayern Munich in 2016 on an initial three-year deal, Guardiola has signed two contract extensions.

"The club knows exactly what is the target, the next step," he said when asked about City's future should he leave.

"There will be zero problem, I am 100% convinced. They know what is the strategy, what they have to do for right now, the day after tomorrow, after the World Cup, next season and the next season.

"When the club depends on one person we have problems, as the club is not solid, isn't stable.

"The foundations of the club come from many and if the club just depends on 'Pep' it is because we have not done really well in this period."

During his time in charge, Guardiola has won nine major trophies with Manchester City, including four Premier League titles.

They became the first English men's team to win the domestic treble - Premier League, Carabao Cup and FA Cup - in 2019.

This season they are chasing a fifth league title in six campaigns, having retained the trophy for a second successive year in 2021-22.

"I never buy a player, I never sell a player, it's not my money," added Guardiola. "It is the club - 'club' is the most important word and every decision we make is thinking about the club. Today, the day after and for the future.

"The club knows the drill really well, the type of players that we want to play with me and without me."

'Ten Hag knows it is about results'Manchester United have won four and lost two of their opening six matches in the Premier League this season

Guardiola will lead second-placed City out against rivals Manchester United on Sunday and take on former Bayern Munich colleague Erik ten Hag.

United boss Ten Hag, 52, coached the Bayern reserve team during Guardiola's time in charge of the senior side.

"I have a lot of admiration for Erik," said Guardiola.

"His work in Holland, especially in Ajax in the last period, was an incredible example across Europe.

"But he knows it will depend on the results. I'm still here because we won in the past, otherwise I would not be here.

"Results give you time to build what you want, but I have a good opinion about United. If they decide to buy Erik it is because they believe he is the man."

'We are not playing against Haaland'Erling Haaland joined Manchester City for £51.2m from Borussia Dortmund this summer

Sixth-placed Manchester United are five points behind City going into Sunday's derby and have not finished above their neighbours in the Premier League since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013.

But Ten Hag believes the club remains "a really attractive" prospect for players to join in the transfer window because there are "world champion players" in the squad.

"We have them already in," he added. "Let's say they have the potential, some have the potential to become [the best in the world] and some already are there.

"We have a lot of players who already win the biggest titles in the world. I'm sure when I go back in the window, a lot of players will feel that Manchester United is a really attractive club for them.

"I'm not concerned about that point."

City were able to attract Erling Haaland to the club in the summer and he has been in sensational form, scoring 14 goals in 10 games in all competitions.

But Ten Hag insists United are not just focusing on the Norway striker as a threat.

"I like his attitude, how he is on the pitch. He's direct, his life is about goals - he goes direct toward the opponent," added Ten Hag.

"I respect him but we are not playing against Haaland, we are playing against Manchester City.

"And it is not about Manchester City for us. We respect the opponent but it is about Manchester United."

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