The Premier League did not disappoint in today's matches, with Chelsea defeating Southampton with a dominant 5-0 lead while Man City also secured a strong 3-0 win against Forest. Everton had a smashing victory over Wolves, while Newcastle and Liverpool drew in a thrilling match. Timber opened the scoring for Arsenal in their 1-0 win against Manchester United, and Villa beat Brentford in a close match. The morning live-text team will have all the reactions and updates on the BBC Sport website, while tomorrow's matches promise more excitement as Fulham takes on Brighton and Bournemouth faces Tottenham.
1-0 Win for Arsenal at Emirates Stadium
London, England – In a highly anticipated Premier League matchup, Arsenal emerged victorious against Manchester United with a narrow 1-0 win at the Emirates Stadium.
Hector Bellerin's Early Goal Proves Decisive
The only goal of the game came in the 49th minute, as Hector Bellerin fired home a low shot past United goalkeeper David de Gea. Arsenal controlled much of the possession and had several other chances to extend their lead, but the Red Devils held firm.
Man United Frustrated in Attack
Manchester United struggled to create clear-cut opportunities throughout the match. Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial were largely ineffective, and United's attack lacked creativity and penetration.
Arsenal Maintain Unbeaten Run
With this victory, Arsenal extended their unbeaten run in the Premier League to 13 matches. They remain at the top of the table, five points clear of Manchester City.
Man United's Woes Continue
For Manchester United, the defeat continued their poor form under manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Red Devils have now lost four of their last six Premier League matches, and they sit in seventh place, 12 points behind Arsenal.
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