Premier League: Tottenham back on top after draw to Chelsea, Arsenal lose to Wolves

Tottenham Hotspur returned to the highest of the Premier League as they floor out a 0-Zero 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-Zero 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-Zero house win in opposition to Manchester City, their disciplined show at Chelsea to earn a degree has maybe persuaded just a few extra that they’ve a shot.

“If we’re contenders then they have to be contenders,” Chelsea supervisor Frank Lampard mentioned after his facet missed the possibility 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 regarded able to snatching a purpose.

They at the moment are unbeaten in 9 league video games since an opening-day defeat at house to Everton and have stored three consecutive clear sheets. However, supervisor Jose Mourinho contines to downplay his facet’s probabilities of ending above the likes of champions Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea.

“We’re not even in 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 City may also get to 21 on Monday in the event that they win at house to struggling Fulham. Third-placed Chelsea have 19.

JIMENEZ INJURY

Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat at house to Wolverhampton Wanderers left them in 14th place with 13 factors.

Although the outcome 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.

During 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 frightened however provided some excellent news, saying the 29-year-old Jimenez was aware and speaking.

For Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta it’s a case of again to the drafting board. His misfiring facet have three factors fewer after 10 video games this time period than they did final season beneath his Spanish compatriot Unai Emery who was sacked precisely a 12 months in the past.

It is their worst factors haul after 10 video games of a Premier League season they usually have scored solely 10 instances.

“It’s my responsibility for the team to score more goals. There are no excuses — we have to improve,” Arteta mentioned.

United seemed to be heading for defeat when James Ward-Prowse scored a surprising free kick, having arrange Jan Bednarek to open the scoring within the first half at St Mary’s.

But 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 present United hope after which struck with two headed targets, the second in stoppage time.

“Sometimes when we scored goals it’s hard to be the perfect goal,” United’s Ole Gunnar Solskjaer mentioned as his facet moved as much as eighth place, 5 factors off prime spot with a recreation in hand.

“Edinson has been around the block, scored so many goals, he’s played football so long, been between both posts, he’s seen this game before, he’s seen that cross before, he knows exactly what moment to move.”