Rodgers takes fall

Brendan Rodgers was fired as Liverpool manager after a1-1draw at Everton and Alexis Sanchez’s first-half double inspired Arsenal to a 3-0 win over Manchester United, ending a chaotic weekend in the English Premier League.

Staying unbeaten in Merseyside derbies failed to prevent Rodgers paying the price for Liverpool’s slump. Liverpool’s announcement overshadowed a dominant performance by Arsenal, as the London club knocked United off the top of the standings.