{"id":231025,"date":"2026-03-01T19:38:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T19:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/01\/cheat-new-spurs-boss-rage-as-relegation-nightmare-looms-utd-greats-epic-record-pl-wrap\/"},"modified":"2026-03-01T19:38:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T19:38:00","slug":"cheat-new-spurs-boss-rage-as-relegation-nightmare-looms-utd-greats-epic-record-pl-wrap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/01\/cheat-new-spurs-boss-rage-as-relegation-nightmare-looms-utd-greats-epic-record-pl-wrap\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018CHEAT\u2019: New Spurs boss\u2019 rage as relegation nightmare looms; Utd great\u2019s epic record \u2014 PL Wrap"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Arsenal re-established a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League as the Gunners overcame 10-man Chelsea 2-1 on Sunday, while Benjamin Sesko fired Manchester United up to third with victory over Crystal Palace.<\/p>\n

Defenders William Saliba and Jurrien Timber got Arsenal\u2019s goals as Chelsea\u2019s ill-discipline saw them lose ground in the battle for a place in next season\u2019s Champions League after Pedro Neto was sent off 20 minutes from time.<\/p>\n

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The Blues could not cope with Arsenal\u2019s prowess from corners as Mikel Arteta\u2019s men edged closer to a first league title in 22 years.<\/p>\n

Saliba forced home the opening goal on 21 minutes after Gabriel Magalhaes headed Eberechi Eze\u2019s delivery back across goal.<\/p>\n

Chelsea levelled from a corner of their own when Pedro Hincapie turned Reece James\u2019 cross into his own net.<\/p>\n

Timber\u2019s winner just after the hour mark was the 16th goal Arsenal have scored from a corner in the Premier League this season — equalling the competition record.<\/p>\n

The Dutch international headed into an empty net after Robert Sanchez got caught underneath Declan Rice\u2019s ball in.<\/p>\n

Neto then became the ninth Chelsea player to see red this season for two quickfire bookings.<\/p>\n

Chelsea had a late equaliser ruled out for offside but defeat leaves Liam Rosenior\u2019s men three points outside the top five, who will almost certainly secure a place in next season\u2019s Champions League.<\/p>\n

Second-placed Manchester City still have a game in hand on Arsenal and home advantage when the sides meet in the league next month.<\/p>\n

But Arsenal have quietened questions over their ability to handle the pressure of the title race over the past week after also defeating Tottenham in last weekend\u2019s north London derby.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are really happy because we know we had two difficult games in the last week or so. The attitude and willingness to go for it and be dominant, I am happy with it,\u201d said Arteta.<\/p>\n

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– Sesko rewards Carrick faith –<\/b><\/p>\n

Sesko was handed his first start in seven games since Michael Carrick took charge at Old Trafford and rewarded his boss with another vital goal to edge United closer to a return to the Champions League with a 2-1 win.<\/p>\n

Palace had taken an early lead at Old Trafford when Maxence Lacroix outmuscled Leny Yoro to guide in a header from Brennan Johnson\u2019s corner.<\/p>\n

But United hit back to remain unbeaten under Carrick and take their tally to 19 points from a possible 21.<\/p>\n

The game swung on one incident as Lacroix was sent off and conceded a penalty for pulling back Matheus Cunha just before the hour mark.<\/p>\n

Bruno Fernandes confidently stroked the resulting spot-kick past former teammate Dean Henderson.<\/p>\n

Fernandes was then the creator for the second as his curling cross was powered in by Sesko for his seventh goal in his last eight appearances.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt feels like a big result,\u201d said Fernandes. \u201cWe were behind and had to show some character.\u201d<\/p>\n

– No Tudor turnaround for Tottenham –<\/b><\/p>\n

Tottenham remain perilously poised just four points above the relegation zone as interim boss Igor Tudor again failed to halt their alarming slide after a 2-1 defeat at Fulham.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were not good, (we) lacked everything attacking and defending,\u201d said Tudor after two defeats in his two games in charge.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are problems here, big problems. We need to stay calm, believe in what we are doing in training, and get out (of trouble), staying all together.\u201d <\/p>\n

Harry Wilson and Alex Iwobi gave Fulham a deserved half-time lead as they moved up to ninth and back into contention for European football next season.<\/p>\n

Richarlison headed in a late consolation for Tottenham, but they remain the only Premier League side without a win in 2026.<\/p>\n

The one crumb of comfort for Spurs was defeat for relegation rivals Nottingham Forest, 2-1 at Brighton.<\/p>\n

All three goals arrived in the first 15 minutes as Diego Gomez and Danny Welbeck netted for the Seagulls either side of Morgan Gibbs-White\u2019s reply.<\/p>\n

Forest sit two points above the drop zone ahead of a daunting trip to Manchester City on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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