EPL UPDATE: Shaqiri’s brace Sink Man United

Liverpool return to the summit of the league table after they defeated Manchester United 3-1 in an entertaining encounter at Amfield.

Sadio Mane put the home side in front on the 24th minute only for Jesse Lingard to restore parity nine minutes later. With the first half ending 1-1, there was all to play for in the second half.

Shaqiri had his shots deflected by Young and Baily to give the Reds two goals that put the match beyond Jose Mourinho’s men.

SOUTHAMPTON END ARSENAL’S 22-MATCH UNBEATEN RUN

Arsenal’s 22-match unbeaten run came to an end today at the St Mary Stadium. The Gunners came from behind twice, but Charlie Austin’s 85th minute goal gave Southampton all three points. This is the Saints first win in 14 games.

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Danny Ings headed the home side in front on the 20th minute. Mkitaryan equalized for the Unai Emery side who were determined to sustain their unbeaten run.

Ings was on hand again to nod in another goal to ensure that Southampton return to the dressing room in front.

Mkitaryan equalized again and it seemed Arsenal unbeaten run will be extended until Charlie Austin broke the camel’s back with his heart breaking header that gave the Saints the day.

This win have lifted the Saints from the drop zone while Arsenal remain on 5th spot.

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EDEN HAZARD LIFTS CHELSEA OVER BRIGHTON

Eden Hazard displayed a scintillating performance that saw him provide assist and score as well as Chelsea tighten their grip on the fourth spot with a 2-1 win over Brighton.

Chesea manager Maurizio Sarri was full of praise for Eden Hazard who put a pass across the face of goal for Pedro to tap in on the 17th minute.

Sixteen minutes later Hazard scored Chelsea’s second as he outran Brighton’s defenders to make it 2-0.

Solly March gave the home side a consolatory strike in the second half.

While Brighton will travel to Bournemouth on Saturday for their next league action, Chelsea will play on Wednesday against Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup quarter-final before the Blues will host Liecester on Saturday in a league clash.