City, Arsenal

Arsenal climbed to the top of the Premier League table on Saturday after defeating West Ham 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal dominated the game, capitalising on West Ham’s poor form to secure a vital win that pushes them ahead in the title race.

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Declan Rice opened the scoring against his former club, silencing jeers from the away fans with a fine strike, before Bukayo Saka doubled the lead from the penalty spot to seal victory for the Gunners.

At Old Trafford, Manchester United also recorded a comfortable 2-0 victory over Sunderland.

The results see Arsenal move to first place, with United keeping their momentum alive in pursuit of the leaders.

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