Magic for Magpies
JOSELU handed Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez a draw against former club Liverpool as missed chances cost the visitors dearly.
The Spanish striker cancelled out Philippe Coutinho’s sumptuous 27th-minute opener nine minutes later, although what he knew about it is debatable after Joel Matip’s attempted clearance came back off him and ended up in the net.
It was one of few chances Benitez’s current employers created with billionaire businesswoman Amanda Staveley, who is reportedly looking for a Premier League club in which to invest, among a crowd of 52,303 at St James’ Park.
Ronald Koeman will face yet more difficult questions at Everton after Jeff Hendrick bolstered Burnley’s impressive away record with the winner at Goodison Park.
Republic of Ireland international Hendrick was on the end of a sweeping move as the Clarets’ 1-0 win was added to a collection of positive road results already featuring a victory at Chelsea and draws at Tottenham and Liverpool.
Nacho Monreal bagged only his second Arsenal goal as Arsenal marked Arsene Wenger’s 21st anniversary at the club with a 2-0 win over Brighton.
The Seagulls were the fourth team in a row in the Premier League to draw a blank against the Gunners, who have not conceded in the top flight since sinking to a 4-0 defeat to Liverpool on August 27.
Monreal poked home in the 16th minute and while Brighton had their chances, Alex Iwobi gave the hosts some breathing room when he finished off a fine team move just before the hour.
Manchester City kept themselves top with a 1-0 win at Chelsea, after Manchester United had swept past winless Crystal Palace 4-0 at Old Trafford.
The Eagles were left without a point or goal from seven Premier League matches this season as Jose Mourinho’s side again turned on the style.
Title rivals City, though, responded with a hard-earned victory at Stamford Bridge in Saturday’s evening kick off when Kevin de Bruyne drove in what proved to be the winner against his old club on 67 minutes.
United had earlier taken the lead after just four minutes against Palace when Marcus Rashford darted into the penalty box and picked out Juan Mata.
Marouane Fellaini made it 2-0 in the 35th minute and the Bel-