Manchester United had to settle for a 0-0 draw against Newcastle United with Sven Botman at centre-back. Soon at 5.30 p.m. Liverpool and Manchester City are still playing against each other.

Before the break, coach Erik ten Hag’s team was lucky that Joelinton hit the crossbar and post on the rebound.

Manchester United only posed a threat towards the end of the first half. Former Ajax player Antony met goalkeeper Nick Pope in a pass from Jadon Sancho.

United’s run after the break was in vain, partly because Fred and Marcus Rashford missed chances in the closing minutes.

After 72 minutes, Rashford replaced Cristiano Ronaldo, who had started in the starting XI, with David De Gea partially spotlighted by ex-manager Alex Ferguson.

Ronaldo received a memento for his 700 club goals and De Gea for 500 appearances for Manchester United.

Tyrell Malacia remained on the bench throughout the game at Old Trafford while Donny van de Beek was out through injury.

Chelsea ended a difficult afternoon at Aston Villa with a 2-0 win.

Villa were the better team, especially before half-time, but failed to take advantage of any chances that were thrown at them. Mason Mount (Ex-Vitesse) scored both goals for Chelsea.

Undefeated

Chelsea are undefeated under Graham Potter, who was appointed at the beginning of September. The team took nine points from three league games and went undefeated in three Champions League games.

The game between Southampton and West Ham United ended in a 1-1 draw. Romain Perraud leveled the home side 1-0 after twenty minutes, after which Declan Rice equalized in the second half.