Manchester United’s Patrick Dorgu scores their second objective. Picture: REUTERS
LONDON:
Michael Carrick made a flying begin to life as Manchester United boss in opposition to Manchester Metropolis on Saturday however Premier League leaders Arsenal missed an opportunity to tug 9 factors clear.
Sorry Tottenham slipped to defeat in opposition to relegation-threatened West Ham, additional growing the strain on beleaguered boss Thomas Frank, whereas Liverpool have been held to a 1-1 draw by lowly Burnley.
Carrick’s first recreation of his second short-term spell in command of the Crimson Devils might barely have gone higher in a dominant 2-0 win at Previous Trafford.
The previous United midfielder was appointed as head coach till the tip of the marketing campaign following the sacking of Ruben Amorim earlier this month.
The 44-year-old, who was additionally briefly United’s caretaker boss in 2021, stated forward of his first recreation that there was nonetheless “magic” at United, and his crew placed on a memorable present.
Second-half objectives from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu capped an brisk and incisive show by United, who might have gained by a much more snug margin.
“Nice begin. No getting away from that,” stated Carrick. “The boys have been improbable.”
“Consistency is the important thing to any success,” he added. “Should you might discover that, then you definitely’re onto a winner.”
Guardiola admitted that his crew — winless in 4 league video games this 12 months — have been outplayed by Carrick’s impressed United.
“The higher crew gained,” stated the Metropolis boss. “We weren’t on the degree required to win this recreation.”
Arsenal are seven factors clear on the high regardless of being held to a 0-0 draw for the second league recreation in a row at Nottingham Forest.
A pissed off Arteta, chasing a primary Premier League title for the Gunners since 2004, felt that his facet ought to have been awarded a penalty, believing Ola Aina had dealt with the ball.
“We created 4 huge, huge, huge probabilities and a transparent penalty, however we weren’t capable of win the sport,” stated the Spaniard.
“I’ve simply seen the replays. I feel it is a clear intention to clear the ball inside and it is a clear penalty so I do not perceive why it is not been given.”
Third-placed Aston Villa can near inside 4 factors of Arsenal in the event that they beat Everton on Sunday.
Spurs disaster
The temper at Tottenham darkened additional after Spurs slipped to a 2-1 defeat in opposition to West Ham, who had not gained a Premier League match since early November.
Spurs followers turned on Frank and chanted “you are getting sacked within the morning” after Callum Wilson struck a stoppage-time winner.
Spurs, 14th within the desk, have gained simply two residence league video games this season, leaving Frank, in his first marketing campaign in cost, below monumental strain.
“It is robust to take, it hurts so much,” the Spurs boss advised Sky Sports activities. “The boys put the whole lot in, and that is an indication of a squad that’s combating, doing the whole lot they’ll to try to win.”
Nuno Espirito Santo’s West Ham completed the day 5 factors behind Forest, who’re simply above the relegation zone.
Defending champions Liverpool are actually unbeaten in 12 video games in all competitions however dropped two invaluable factors in opposition to struggling Burnley at Anfield.
Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz scored his third league objective since his arrival however the guests drew degree within the sixty fifth minute when Marcus Edwards positioned his shot past the attain of Alisson Becker.
“It appears like a defeat,” stated Wirtz. “After we had so many photographs and so many heading in the right direction, I feel we needed to rating extra objectives.
“However some days are like this — you attempt the whole lot however in the long run it would not go within the objective.”
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior, who changed the departed Enzo Maresca earlier this month, watched as his facet noticed off high-flying London rivals Brentford 2-0.
Joao Pedro gave the Blues the lead within the first half and Cole Palmer doubled the benefit from the spot within the 76th minute.
Sunderland beat Crystal Palace 2-1 whereas Leeds scored late on to beat Fulham 1-0, remaining eight factors away from the relegation zone.
