The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)

Title race setback for Red Devils

- CARL MARKHAM

Manchester United’s Premier League title hopes took another blow as they were held to a 1-1 draw at West Brom. Having been top of the table just 19 days ago, the second-placed Red Devils are now seven points behind Manchester City, who also boast a game in hand.

Mbaye Diagne got Albion off to a dream after just 80 seconds before United drew level through Bruno Fernandes’ stunning effort.

United captain Harry Maguire saw a last-gasp header superbly turned on to a post by Sam Johnstone.

On-loan striker Josh Maja scored twice on his league debut as Fulham recorded a first league win at Everton in their history.

The 22-year-old former Sunderland man scored twice from close range to secure a deserved 2-0 victory that ended a 12-match run without a win.

Pierre-emerick Aubameyang scored his first Premier League hat-trick on his return to the Arsenal side to lead them to a thrilling win over Leeds.

The Gunners captain had not started in five games after leaving the club’s coronaviru­s-secure bubble to tend to his ill mother.

But he marked his comeback in fine fashion as a spirited Leeds were beaten 4-2 at the Emirates Stadium.

Aubameyang opened the scoring before doubling the lead with a penalty and completing his hat-trick with an early second-half header. Hector Bellerin also scored for the Gunners while Pascal Struijk and Helder Costa counted for Leeds.

Wolves jumped above Southampto­n with a 2-1 win at St Mary’s Stadium. Ruben Neves converted a spot-kick after Ryan Bertrand was controvers­ially punished for handball.

Danny Ings’ stunning first-half volley had put Saints ahead before Neves levelled and Pedro Neto slotted home the winner.

 ??  ?? Hat-trick for Pierreemer­ick Aubameyang.
Hat-trick for Pierreemer­ick Aubameyang.

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