Published 10:08 IST, February 1st 2021

Premier League results & highlights: Man City defeat Sheffield, Liverpool hammer West Ham

Premier League results: Man City defeated Sheffield United to stay atop the league while Mohamed Salah scored twice to hammer West Ham United.

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Premier League heavyweights Manchester City continued ir fine run of form as y clinched ir eighth successive victory in competition to stay atop standings. Meanwhile, ir city rivals Manchester United slipped furr in competition after a brief stint at top, following ir goalless draw against Arsenal. stalemate at Emirates furr spells trouble for manr Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

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Premier League highlights: Man City extend lead following Sheffield victory

Man City had a quiet run-up at top of Premier League following seven successive victories. And Pep Guardiola's men extended ir lead furr in competition over second-placed Man United following a close-edged victory against Sheffield United on Saturday.

Gabriel Jesus struck an early goal to put his side in front. Although Man City dominated a major part of game, racking up 75% possession, team could t score any furr. But Guardiola's defensive stability ensured y did t leak equaliser throughout course of game. Man City have 44 points in 20 games, with a three-point lead over Man United with a game in hand.

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West Ham vs Liverpool: Premier League highlights: Reds hammer hosts

Jurgen Klopp's men have struggled in title race over past few games following injuries to several of first team players, but mand to defeat West Ham United. two sides had an opportunity each in first half to achieve breakthrough but to avail. Only in second half did Mohamed Salah struck twice to put his side in driving seat.

Besides Georginio Wijnaldum added third goal for defending Premier League champions. Although Craig Dawson pulled back one goal in closing minutes of game, he could t help team equal up Reds. Liverpool w sit third in Premier League standings with 40 points in 21 games.

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Premier League results: Man United held by Arsenal

Man United had a brief stint at top of Premier League but slipped down second spot following defeat against Sheffield United. Complications escalated furr for Solskjaer after his side were held by Arsenal at Emirates. Man United could t score past Bernd Le throughout course of game. Red Devils sit second in Premier League standings with 41 points in 21 games.