Saka stars as Arsenal reclaim top spot
Baku, October 10, AZERTAC
A brace from Bukayo Saka sent Arsenal back to the top of the table with a 3-2 victory over Liverpool on a thrilling day of Premier League action that produced 15 goals and three comeback wins, according to the Premier League’s official website.
Gabriel Martinelli took only 58 seconds to put Arsenal ahead, before Darwin Nunez poked home the equaliser for his first Premier League goal since 6 August.
Saka restored Arsenal's lead before half-time but Reds' substitute Roberto Firmino made it 2-2 eight minutes after the break.
Back came Arsenal, and Saka slotted home from the penalty spot for only the Gunners' second victory over Liverpool in 15 top-flight matches.
Mikel Arteta's side are on 24 points, a point and a place above Man City. It is the first time since 2016 they have been top after nine matches.
Liverpool drop to 10th on eight points.
Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 700th club goal of his extraordinary career as Manchester United came from behind to beat Everton 2-1 at Goodison Park.
Alex Iwobi's early strike had been cancelled out by Antony's equaliser before substitute Ronaldo was played in by Casemiro, and fired a low effort beyond Jordan Pickford. It was the 144th goal of his Man Utd career and 103rd in 233 Premier League appearances.
Man Utd's fifth win in six matches takes them up to fifth on 15 points, five clear of Everton in 12th.
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