Premier League review: Liverpool's 1001 nights record condemns Man United to defeat

"Are you t entertained," read Liverpool's USA Twitter handle after game at Anfield. On a weekend that witnessed Leicester City succumb to Burnley and Manchester City draw at home to Crystal Palace, Jurgen Klopp's side extended ir lead at top of Premier League table to a massive 16 points with a 2-0 win over Manchester United. Elsewhere, Chelsea continued ir abysmal run of form with a shock defeat to Newcastle at St. James' Park. 

Premier League results: Liverpool establish Anfield as a fortress with 2-0 win over Manchester United

Two of most expensive defenders in world football went head-to-head for a corner in first half. Virgil van Dijk was winner of that duel with his header finding back of David de Gea's net in 14th minute. It was an uncomfortable night for Harry Maguire as new Manchester United captain was beaten to ball by Liverpool's towering Dutchman. Mohamed Salah n scored his first goal against Manchester United to settle contest late. Liverpool have w gone 1,001 days without a loss at Anfield. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson laid assist for Salah's goal. Brazilian custodian w has more Premier League assists than Manchester United's Jesse Lingard this season. 

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Premier League results: Manchester City spoil Pep Guardiola's party, Leicester succumb to Burnley at Turf Moor

Crystal Palace have, more often than t, proved to be problematic opponents for Man City. Roy Hodgson's side found mselves in lead early against Man City courtesy of Cenk Tosun's debut goal. Sergio Aguero's double brought City back in game. Wilfried Zaha n forced an own goal from Fernandinho late on. It meant that Pep Guardiola's side once again dropped points at Etihad. 

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Elsewhere, Wilfred Ndidi's absence seemed to be hurting Brendan Rodgers' side. Foxes succumbed to a 2-1 loss to Burnley, which means that Leicester are w winless in ir last three games in all competitions. Leicester's defeat and Man City's draw also meant that Liverpool are w, effectively, Premier League's champions-in-waiting. 

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Premier League results: rth London heavyweights Tottenham and Arsenal drop points

Tottenham kicked off first game of Premier League Matchday 23. With Harry Kane out injured, Jose Mourinho opted to field Lucas Moura as a makeshift striker. Despite a change of tactics late in second half, Tottenham ended up in a stalemate with Nigel Pearson's resurgent Watford side. Interestingly, this was Tottenham's first goalless draw in ir last 93 Premier League games. Elsewhere, Arsenal once again dropped points at Emirates. Sheffield United continued ir impressive away run in Premier League this term. Chris Wilder's side have suffered just one away defeat in Premier League this season. That solitary defeat came to current Premier League champions Manchester City. 

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