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West Ham vs Manchester United - as it happened: Jose Mourinho slumps to yet another defeat

All the action from Saturday's opening Premier League clash

Jack Watson
Saturday 29 September 2018 09:08 EDT
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Manchester United's troubled season reached a new low after a 3-1 defeat at West Ham.

Felipe Anderson's early strike, a Victor Lindelof own-goal and Marko Arnautovic's finish left United manager Jose Mourinho increasingly feeling the heat.

The drama at Old Trafford is rapidly turning into a crisis as United equalled their worst start to a Premier League season with just 10 points from their opening seven matches.

Here's how it played out:

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Arsenal 0-0 Watford

Ozil lifts a lovely pass to Monreal at the back post, who heads it into the middle and Lacazette can't quite divert the ball to goal. 

Jack Watson29 September 2018 15:23

Huddersfield 0-1 Tottenham

The one season wonder has scored again! Harry Kane opens the scoring.

He finally gives Tottenham something to show for after their bright start to the match at the John Smith Stadium with an unstoppable header from close range to convert Kieran Trippier's cross. 

Jack Watson29 September 2018 15:28

Manchester City 1-0 Brighton

Raheem Sterling strikes first!

It's a classic Manchester City goal and Bernardo Silva, Aguero and Sane all play their part in the build up before Sterling rounded things off.

Jack Watson29 September 2018 15:30

Huddersfield 0-2 Tottenham

Harry Kane makes it 2-0 from the spot!

Danny Rose is pulled back in the box and did anyone really think there would be a different outcome when Harry Kane stepped up to take the penalty?

Jack Watson29 September 2018 15:33

Newcastle 0-1 Leicester 

Jamie Vardy scores from the spot!

Harry Maguire's shot is blocked by DeAndre Yedlin in the box and Leicester have a penalty. Jamie Vardy steps up and makes no mistake to open the scoring at St James' Park.

Jack Watson29 September 2018 15:33

After a slow start the goals are finally starting to flow in the Premier League

Arsenal 0-0 Watford

Everton 0-0 Fulham

Huddersfield 0-2 Tottenham

Manchester City 1-0 Brighton

Newcastle 0-1 Leicester

Wolves 0-0 Southampton

Jack Watson29 September 2018 15:37

Arsenal 0-0 Watford

How have Watford not scored?

A free kick is curled into the box and Cech tries to catch it in a crowded penalty area but drops it in front of him. A couple of Watrford players have a nibble but the Arsenal goalkeeper scrambled to get the ball back under control. 

Jack Watson29 September 2018 15:39

Arsenal 0-0 Watford

It's all to play for at the Emirates, says Luke Brown

"This has been a great game and a true top-six clash: exciting, end-to-end, and with both sides having plenty of chances.

"Watford have perhaps shaded it although it's Arsenal who enjoyed the best opportunity to open the scoring, with Alexandre Lacazette pouncing upon a defensive balls-up only to chip wide of goal when clear through. Foster was also forced into a smart stop from Granit Xhaka."

Jack Watson29 September 2018 15:41

Everton 0-0 Fulham

So close for Fulham! Ryan Sessegnon almost rounds off a lovely move with a goal but his effort comes back off the crossbar. Fulham have recovered after a tricky start at Goodison. 

Jack Watson29 September 2018 15:43

Huddersfield 0-2 Tottenham

This tells you everything you need to know about Huddersfield's time in the Premier League 

Jack Watson29 September 2018 15:44

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