Manchester City will have the opportunity to open up a three-point lead at the top of the Premier League when they host Sunderland on Sunday, after Arsenal’s perfect start to their title defence was brought crashing down by a 3-0 defeat at Brighton.
Arsenal had entered the weekend level on 12 points with City but ahead on goal difference. However, goals from Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas and Chema Andres condemned the champions to their first league defeat of the season and left City top on goal difference before their meeting with Sunderland.
Sunday’s programme features four matches, with three kicking off at 2pm before Fulham entertain Manchester United at Craven Cottage at 4...
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Premier League: Man City Eye 3-point Lead As Liverpool, Leeds, Man United Face Sunday Tests
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