Man United and Arsenal win as Spurs falter

MANCHESTER United have recorded a routine 2-0 Premier League victory over Burnley while Arsenal defeated Cardiff City and high-flying Watford overcame Tottenham.

Romelu Lukaku’s first-half double put United in control at Turf Moor before the second half briefly took a dramatic turn when Burnley goalkeeper Joe Hart saved Paul Pogba’s penalty and substitute Marcus Rashford was sent off for violent conduct.

“Even with 10 men for 15 minutes the team was the team that had the chances to score,” United manager Jose Mourinho said.

“We are all very happy that the boys can go for their international week with the feeling (of winning).”

Tottenham, who set alarm bells ringing at Old Trafford by winning 3-0 there six days ago, were unable to carry that momentum to Watford, who came from behind to secure a 2-1 win.

The Hornets have won all four league matches this season and join Liverpool and Chelsea with a maximum total of 12 points at the top of the table.

Arsenal, meanwhile, joined United on six points as they secured a first away victory under Unai Emery with an entertaining 3-2 win at promoted Car- diff. The only dramas for United as they kept a clean sheet for the first time this campaign concerned Pogba’s penalty miss and Rashford’s red card but Mourinho wasn’t critical of either.

“I never blame a player for missing penalties,” Mourinho said.