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Michael Carrick gets off to the perfect start in his first match as interim manager for Manchester United with a two-goal derby win against Manchester City, leaving Pep Guardiola's side winless in their past four matches.

Arsenal missed the chance to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to nine points, with a goalless draw against a determined Nottingham Forest.

A last-minute Callum Wilson goal gives West Ham an important three points and increases the pressure on Tottenham boss Thomas Frank.

Cole Palmer scored a penalty to secure the a for Chelsea against Brentford and give Liam Rosenior his first Premier League win as manager.

Liverpool missed countless chances, including a Dominik Szoboszlai penalty, as a Michael Edwards equaliser grabbed Burnley an important point at Anfield.

Substitute Lukas Nmecha scores in stoppage time to give Leeds an important win against Fulham, and leave them eight points clear of the Premier League relegation zone.

Enzo Le Fee and Brian Brobbey were on the scoresheet as Sunderland came from behind to beat Crystal Palace, who are without a win in 10 matches in all competitions.

Was the dismal home loss to struggling West Ham the day Spurs fans finally lost all faith in head coach Thomas Frank, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty?

Arsenal have moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League after a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest - but should the Gunners have been awarded a penalty?