However, the day belonged to Aguero who scored his 14th goal against the Magpies in the league seven minutes from fulltime to keep City on course for the title. Playing before their rivals, United did briefly close the gap to City to nine points, thanks to a goal from Anthony Martial. Eden Hazard scored twice as Chelsea enjoyed a 4-0 victory at Brighton and Hove Albion – giving Antonio Conte’s side their first league win of 2018. With one win in 13 league games, Brighton are 16th, just two points above the relegation zone. Stoke City got themselves out of the bottom three, with new manager Paul Lambert enjoying a 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town.

Source: New Strait Times January 20, 2018 22:41 UTC