Premier League results: Manchester United beat Fulham while Arsenal snatch late win vs Huddersfield
United recorded their biggest victory of the 2018/19 season
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The grumbles around the stodgy form of Manchester United, who had not won in four league matches, were silenced at Old Trafford when goals from Ashley Young, Juan Mata, Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Rashford wrapped up an easy win over 10-man Fulham.
The visitors had Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa sent off in the second half, minutes after an Aboubakar Kamara goal from the penalty spot had given Claudio Ranieri's side a glimpse of an escape.
"The fans today enjoyed it. That is the Manchester United that we want to see," said a delighted Mata.
Defeat left Fulham on nine points, alongside Southampton, who offered new manager Ralph Hasenhuettl a glimpse of the task he faces with their 1-0 loss at fellow relegation contenders Cardiff City, Callum Paterson scoring the 74th-minute winner.
Arsenal could not break down stubborn Huddersfield until Lucas Torreira, who also struck in last week's derby win over Tottenham Hotspur, built on his new cult status with a magnificent 83rd-minute bicycle kick winner.
It extended Arsenal's unbeaten run in all competitions to 21 matches and moved them, provisionally, into third place on 34 points, one clear of Spurs, who were playing at Leicester City in the day's late game.
Huddersfield's defeat left them on 10 points in 18th place in the relegation zone as Burnley leapt out of the bottom three with James Tarkowski's first-half goal earning them a 1-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at Turf Moor.
Most exciting match of the day came at the London Stadium where West Ham United came from an early goal down to beat Crystal Palace 3-2 with goals from Robert Snodgrass, Javier Hernandez and Felipe Anderson. Relive the action below.
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GOAL! Manchester United 3-0 Fulham (Romelu Lukaku, 42 minutes)
It's three.
A much-needed goal for Romelu Lukaku, tapping in after being well found by Juan Mata.
Fulham have been woeful, and Manchester United are cruising.
Arsenal 0-0 Huddersfield, 42 minutes
Arsenal have the ball in the back of the net, but they are not happy.
Alexandre Lacazette is flagged for offside after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang wins a flick on for a goal kick.
Mathias Zanka underhit his back pass to allow Lacazette the opportunity to round Jonas Lossl and score, but Lacazette's chasing of the ball from an offside position forced the error and thus the goal is chalked off.
Arsenal 0-0 Huddersfield, 44 minutes
Chance at the other end!
Alex Pritchard spoons over the bar after being found nicely by Tommy Smith in space.
The half time whistle blows at Turf Moor and the Cardiff City Stadium.
And so too at Old Trafford, where Manchester United are cruising past Fulham.
West Ham go into the half time interval a goal behind Crystal Palace.
It is all square at the Emirates after Alexandre Lacazette's goal was ruled out for offside.
HALF TIME SCORES
Arsenal 0-0 Huddersfield
Burnley 1-0 Brighton
Cardiff 0-0 Southampton
Manchester United 3-0 Fulham
West Ham 0-1 Crystal Palace
At the five ground across the country, the second halves have begun to resume.
Cardiff 0-0 Southampton, 46 minutes
A half time alteration from Ralph Hasenhuttl. Jack Stephens replaces Yan Valery.
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