Arsenal Under-21s thrashed Manchester United 3-0 in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Saturday with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Gabriel Jesus both featuring

Manchester City answered Sunderland's parked bus with a pair of center back goals before a sensational play put the finishing touches on a 3-0 win at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

Mikel Merino has salvaged a 1-1 draw for Arsenal at 10-man Chelsea as the race for the Premier League title tightens.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca predicted that the “four, five, six teams” at the Premier League summit must all be considered title contenders.

"That red card just summed Sunderland's afternoon up," Bennett told BBC Radio Newcastle. "Their decision-making and ball-retention was poor. "Manchester City, and Rayan Cherki in particular, showed their quality. They are at the level which this club is aiming for.

Chelsea overcame a 38th minute red card for Moises Caicedo as they held on for a 1-1 draw against runaway league leaders Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

The latest news from in and around Manchester United ahead of the January transfer window including updates on Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton and Elliot Anderson.

Manchester City's Rayan Cherki has been speaking to Sky Sports following the win: "It was a great game. We don't want to concede goals and today we didn't. It was a perfect day." On his two assists: "I heard it [the fan reaction].