City is the leader, United and Newcastle wins

City beat Fulham 2:1, so they have a point more and a game less than Arsenal

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Alvarez celebrates the goal, Photo: Reuters
Alvarez celebrates the goal, Photo: Reuters
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Manchester City took over the first place in the Premier League - the current champion celebrated today at Fulham (2:1) and overtook the Arsenal team in the leading position.

Pep Guardiola's team has a point more (76 vs. 75) and a game in hand than Arsenal.

City took the lead already in the third minute - Alvarez won a penalty, and scored another goal this season Erling Haaland. The Norwegian scored his 34th Premier League goal today and equaled the record for most goals in a season, held by Andy Cole and Alan Shearer. The City striker scored his 50th goal in all competitions today.

Fulham equalised in the 15th through Vinicius, and the final result posted by Alvarez in the 36rd minute.

The injured Kevin de Bruyne was not in the City team today.

The victory was also recorded by Manchester United, who defeated Aston Villa (1:0) at home, and the only goal was scored by Bruno Fernandes.

In fourth place, United has nine points more than Tottenham, and two less than Newcastle, who defeated Southampton 3:1 after a turnaround.

Southampton took the lead through Armstrong, and then it is two goals for Newcastle scored Vilson, while the third goal for the "black and white" own goal by Walcott.

Bournemouth defeated Leeds 4:1 in an important match for survival.

The shooters for the "cherries" were Salt pans, Semenjo i Lerma, which he achieved two goals.

The goal for Leeds was the work of Bamford.

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