London: Danish striker Rasmus Hoylund ended a 21-match goal drought and became the top scorer in the Premier League, as Manchester United beat Leicester City by a lopsided three goals. Arsenal beat Chelsea by a lopsided one goal, while Fulham beat Tottenham Hotspur by a lopsided two goals.
Manchester United players celebrate a goal (Image shared by Manchester United)
Rasmus Hoylund opened the scoring for Manchester United against Leicester City in the 28th minute, with Alejandro Garnacho (67th minute) and captain Bruno Fernandes (90th minute) completing the scoring. United, who won their 10th win of the season from 29 matches, are in 13th place with 37 points. Leicester City, who suffered their 20th defeat of the season, are in 19th place with 17 points. In a battle of the league’s strongmen, Arsenal defeated Chelsea with a goal scored in the 20th minute. The number one strikers of both teams were not in the match. Arsenal suffered a setback when Kai Havertz was injured and was out. Nicholas Jackson also did not play for Chelsea.
With the victory, Arsenal consolidated their second place with 58 points from 29 games, reducing the point gap with first-place Liverpool to 12. Chelsea, who suffered their eighth defeat of the season, are fourth with 49 points.
