Manchester United produced one of their best performances of the season as goals from Fred and Bruno Fernandes secured an emphatic 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
United rained in 18 shots on the Spurs goal in the first half without scoring, Antony's curling effort against the post and Marcus Rashford's powerful strike that was well saved being the closest they came to taking the lead.
It did not take the hosts long to break the deadlock after the interval, however, with Fred's side-footed shot deflected past Spurs keeper Hugo Lloris less than two minutes into the second half.
United kept coming and deservedly put the game to bed in the 69th minute when Fernandes powered a strike into the net after another excellent flowing move.
The hosts had further chances to make the result more comprehensive, but two goals were enough to lift fifth-placed United to within four points of Spurs in third.
Meanwhile, Darwin Nunez's first Liverpool goal at Anfield was enough to earn his side a nervy 1-0 victory over West Ham United in the Premier League.
The Uruguayan forward, signed in June for an initial 75 million euros (NZ$129 million), planted a superb header into West Ham's net in the 22nd minute to give Liverpool the lead.
He was close to a second when he rattled the post with a ferocious shot as Liverpool dominated the early exchanges.
But West Ham grew in confidence and had a golden chance to level before halftime but Jarrod Bowen's penalty kick was well-saved by home keeper Alisson.
Liverpool, lacking the intensity they showed in their 1-0 victory over Manchester City, struggled to contain a lively West Ham after the break.
West Ham would have taken a deserved point home had either Said Benrahma or Tomas Soucek converted great chances.
Victory lifted Liverpool into seventh place with 16 points from 10 games. West Ham's first defeat in four league games left them in 13th place with 11 points.
Elsewhere, Brentford earned a point at home against neighbours Chelsea, ending the visitors' four-game Premier League winning run in a goalless London derby with plenty of enterprise but few chances.
Brentford striker Ivan Toney, bidding for inclusion in Gareth Southgate's World Cup squad, kept the Chelsea defence busy and had his best opportunity in the ninth minute, forcing Kepa Arrizabalaga into a leaping save to tip the ball over.
Winger Bryan Mbeumo should have put Brentford ahead early in the second half but his point-blank shot went straight to the in-form Chelsea keeper.
At the other end the visitors' attacking efforts were limited and lukewarm. David Raya saved a skidding shot from Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta in the first half and batted away an on-target effort from Kai Havertz in the 69th minute.
Graham Potter's side finished strongly, substitute Christian Pulisic forcing Raya into a stinging save in the last five minutes, but Brentford held on for the draw.
Reuters
