Man United's chase of Premier League leader City hit by draw

Manchester United’s Premier League title hopes took ar blow in a 1-1 draw at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday. Having been top of standings only 19 days ago, Ole Gunnar Solskjær's second-place side is w seven points behind Manchester City, having played a game more. Mbaye Diagne put West Brom in front after just 80 seconds before United drew level through a stunning strike from Bru Fernandes.

United captain Harry Maguire saw a late header superbly turned onto a post by goalkeeper Sam Johnstone. United striker Anthony Martial was subjected to furr racist abuse on social media after team's setback. Instagram users left racist comments and symbols in comments section of Martial’s most recent post from four months ago.

Troy Townsend, head of development at anti-racism organization Kick It Out, said latest abuse showed Instagram must do more to eradicate racism.

“Let me break my Sunday silence and just say here we go again,” Townsend posted on Twitter alongside a screengrab showing some of racist comments. “It’s so predictable w, it makes a mockery of Instagram’s comments this week.

“I wonder if this account will be barred for a month and collect ir ‘Insta slap on wrist’ and ‘don’t do that again’ talk.”

AUBAMEYANG HAT TRICK

Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang rediscovered his scoring prowess with his first Premier League hat trick in a 4-2 win over Leeds.

Operating as main striker, Aubameyang opened scoring with a low finish before doubling lead with a penalty and completing his hat trick with an early second-half header.

Hector Bellerin’s first goal in more than a year had Arsenal three goals in front at end of first half, only for Leeds to rally with goals from Pascal Struijk and Helder Costa to make it an uncomfortable end to game for hosts.

FULHAM ENDS WINLESS RUN

Josh Maja scored twice on his full Premier League debut as Fulham won 2-0 at Everton to end a 12-match winless run.

22-year-old striker, who is on loan from Bordeaux, netted three minutes into second half and in 65th minute.

While Fulham remains in relegation zone, London club moved within seven points of Newcastle in 17th.

Seventh-place Everton was toothless without injured top scorer Dominic Calvert-Lewin and also lacked necessary competitiveness to make Fulham’s first league win at Goodison Park in 28 attempts anything or than comfortable.

WOLVES RALLY

Wolverhampton condemned Southampton to a sixth straight league loss by coming from behind to win 2-1.

Ruben Neves converted a contested penalty that transformed game after Ryan Bertrand was punished for handling. Nelson Semedo’s strike struck Bertrand’s hand as his back was turned attempting a block at point-blank range, but still penalty was awarded.

Neves’ fourth league goal of season canceled out Danny Ings’ stunning first-half volley and set Wolves on ir way to a first win in three matches in all competitions.

Im: AP