Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace to close the gap to 2 points against Arsenal in the Premier League title race. Sunderland defeated Newcastle United in the Tyne-Wear derby at the Stadium of Lights.

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Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 3-0 to continue their Premier League title charge. Erling Haaland scored a double, the second from the spot, either side of Phil Foden netting a fine low strike. Yeremy Pino and Adam Wharton both hit the woodwork on a frustrating afternoon for Palace, who stay fifth.

Phil Foden helped fire Manchester City past Crystal Palace but that did not prevent Pep Guardiola from speaking his mind and berating his player for his overall disappointing performance in the 3-0 win.

Have your say on Crystal Palace's performance What did you make of Man City's display? Come back on Monday for a selection of your replies Premier League: Sunderland beat rivals Newcastle, Aston Villa,

Aston Villa surged back to beat West Ham 3-2 at the London Stadium on Sunday as Unai Emery's side have won six in a row to put themselves in the Premier League title race. WATCH — Full match replay Mateus Fernandes and Jarrod Bowen gave West Ham the lead twice in the first half after a Konstantinos Mavropanos own goal had made it 1-1.

Morgan Rogers’ second-half brace roared Aston Villa to a 3-2 comeback victory away at West Ham United, keeping the Villans within close tabs of Premier League top two Arsenal an