Huddersfield Town notched up an unwanted new club record eight straight league defeats, losing 2-1 to Burnley after taking the lead and seeing captain Chris Schindler sent off before half time.
Premier League
Manchester City return to winning ways at Southampton to go second
Manchester City recorded a much needed victory over Southampton at St Mary’s after a poor run of 3 defeats in 4 Premier League games in December.
Three wins out of three for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Manchester United beat AFC Bournemouth
Manchester United, and especially Paul Pogba, are once again playing with smiles on their faces.
Manchester United 4, Bournemouth 1 – Player Ratings
A brace by Paul Pogba and an incisive strike by Marcus Rashford earned Manchester United the points in a first half show of style and power at Old Trafford against Bournemouth.
Manchester City fall 7 points behind Liverpool after defeat at Leicester City
Manchester City fell to their second consecutive Premier League defeat, and third in four, after a 2-1 defeat at Leicester City to fall to third place in the Premier League – seven points behind Liverpool.