Tottenham Hotspur returned to the highest of the Premier League as they floor out a 0-0 draw at Chelsea on Sunday however there was extra woe for north London rivals Arsenal who suffered a fifth defeat of their opening 10 matches. Edinson Cavani got here off the bench to attain twice for Manchester United who overturned a 2-0 halftime deficit at Southampton to win 3-2 — a club-record eighth successive away league win shifting them into the highest half.
When Spurs briefly led the desk earlier than the worldwide break it was identified that their subsequent run of fixtures would give a greater indication of whether or not they’re title contenders. After final week’s 2-0 residence win in opposition to Manchester Metropolis, their disciplined show at Chelsea to earn a degree has maybe persuaded a number of extra that they’ve a shot.
“If we’re contenders then they must be contenders,” Chelsea supervisor Frank Lampard mentioned after his aspect missed the prospect to maneuver prime with a victory.
Timo Werner had a purpose dominated out for Chelsea within the first half and Tammy Abraham ought to have achieved higher with a header after the break however Tottenham, particularly within the first half, at all times appeared able to snatching a purpose.
They’re now unbeaten in 9 league video games since an opening-day defeat at residence to Everton and have saved three consecutive clear sheets. Nonetheless, supervisor Jose Mourinho contines to downplay his aspect’s possibilities of ending above the likes of champions Liverpool, Manchester Metropolis and Chelsea.
“We’re not even within the (title) race so we’re not a horse. We’re a pony,” the Portuguese mentioned.
Spurs have 21 factors from 10 video games, above Liverpool on purpose distinction. Leicester Metropolis may get to 21 on Monday in the event that they win at residence to struggling Fulham. Third-placed Chelsea have 19.
JIMENEZ INJURY
Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat at residence to Wolverhampton Wanderers left them in 14th place with 13 factors.
Though the consequence was overshadowed by a sickening conflict of heads between Wolves’ Raul Jimenez and Arsenal’s Brazilian defender David Luiz that left the Mexican ahead in hospital.
Throughout a 10-minute stoppage Jimenez wanted oxygen and was taken off on a stretcher earlier than being rushed to hospital.
Wolves supervisor Nuno Espirito Santo mentioned he had been very fearful however supplied some excellent news, saying the 29-year-old Jimenez was acutely aware and speaking.
For Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta it’s a case of again to the drafting board. His misfiring aspect have three factors fewer after 10 video games this time period than they did final season below his Spanish compatriot Unai Emery who was sacked precisely a yr in the past.
It’s their worst factors haul after 10 video games of a Premier League season they usually have scored solely 10 occasions.
“It’s my accountability for the workforce to attain extra targets. There aren’t any excuses — now we have to enhance,” Arteta mentioned.
United seemed to be heading for defeat when James Ward-Prowse scored a shocking free kick, having arrange Jan Bednarek to open the scoring within the first half at St Mary’s.
However Uruguayan Cavani, 33, got here on initially of the second half and flipped the match on its head with a virtuoso show.
First he arrange Bruno Fernandes to provide United hope after which struck with two headed targets, the second in stoppage time.
“Generally after we scored targets it’s onerous to be the proper purpose,” United’s Ole Gunnar Solskjaer mentioned as his aspect moved as much as eighth place, 5 factors off prime spot with a recreation in hand.
“Edinson has been across the block, scored so many targets, he’s performed soccer so lengthy, been between each posts, he’s seen this recreation earlier than, he’s seen that cross earlier than, he is aware of precisely what second to maneuver.”