Spurs boss hits out after loss

MAURICIO Pochettino felt aggrieved with decisions in the build-up to both Arsenal goals as Tottenham suffered a 2-0 defeat in the North London derby while the goals flowed elsewhere.

Aaron Mooy recovered from Socceroos duty to turn out for Huddersfield at Bournemouth but it was a day to forget for the Terriers, who slumped to a 4-0 loss while Manchester City consolidated top spot by beating Leicester 2-0. Pep Guardiola’s side are still unbeaten and have now scored 40 league goals in just 12 matches.

Their archrivals Manchester United remain second, eight points adrift after a 4-1 win over Newcastle.

There was one negative for City, however, with defender John Stones set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.

The Englishman was replaced just after the half-hour mark at King Power Stadium.

“He will be out for a long time, four to six weeks I think,” Guardiola said.

Shkodran Mustafi and Alexis Sanchez secured the Gunners a dominant 2-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium, but there was a hint of fortune about each of the first-half goals.

Mustafi’s header came after referee Mike Dean had awarded a dubious free-kick for a foul on Sanchez, while Alexandre Lacazette appeared offside in the build-up to the second.

“I need to say nothing, everyone who was here or at home watching the game, they saw what happened,” Spurs boss Pochettino told Sky Sports. “We have to move on. It’s not easy to accept, because we lose the game.”

Chelsea beat West Brom 4-0, Liverpool downed Southampton 3-0 at Anfield, Burnley beat Swansea 2-0 at home and Everton and Crystal Palace fought out a 2-2 draw.