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Story highlights170th Manchester derby goallessManchester city returns for you to top of EPLTim Sherwood sacked by simply Aston VillaLuis Suarez hat-trick with regard to BarcelonaCity are edging out Arsenal in goal difference, nevertheless had couple of opportunities to improve which record and also it had been not until a shot via Jesus Navas following 82 minutes did Manuel Pellegrini's men provide an effort upon target.

Manchester United hardly cheered its home fans within the 170th clash among the two facets along with Wayne Rooney a peripheral figure throughout his first match since celebrating his 30th birthday Friday.

Manager Louis van Gaal refused to answer question's concerning Rooney's indifferent form this season, yet singled out defender Marcos Rojos with regard to his strong display.

Pellegrini in addition praised his back four which in turn restricted fourth-placed United to become able to couple of chances, the very best late in when substitute Jesse Lingard hits the post, whilst United defender Chris Smalling had another effort well saved simply by Joe Hart.

Van Gaal believed his team deserved in order to acquire about the balance regarding play. An Individual have to get these derby games for that fans," the Dutchman told the club's official website.

Klopp deniedIn additional action, Jurgen Klopp will be still looking forward to his initial win as Liverpool manager as his team was held to a 1-1 house draw by Southampton within the late kickoff.

Substitute Christian Benteke looked to possess given the home side victory having a effective header from the James Milner cross, however Sadio Mane bundled home the late equalizer by leaving the Anfield faithful and also its new boss frustrated.

It mattered little that Mane ended up being sent off inside injury moment to obtain a second yellow card.

Earlier, Tottenham Hotspur boosted its chances using a 5-1 rout regarding recently promoted Bournemouth.

Tottenham, unbeaten since a 1-0 defeat to end up being able to Manchester United, fell at the actual rear of into a Matt Ritchie aim inside one minute yet hit again by means of a Harry Kane hat-trick along with Mossa Dembele as well as Erik Lamela additionally in target.

The victory will take Tottenham approximately sixth, 5 factors adrift of the leaders after 10 video games of the tightly contested EPL campaign

Sherwood sackedIts former manager Tim Sherwood, whom made approach regarding Mauricio Pochettino just before the beginning involving last season, ended up being sacked simply by Aston Villa Sunday.

Sherwood assisted Villa stay away from relegation last season as well as took them towards the final with the FA Cup.

But poor results this season have gone the particular Birmingham-based club with just four factors and also deep throughout relegation trouble.

Sherwood's final match inside charge ended up being the actual 2-1 residence defeat in order to Swansea Saturday.

Speculation around his replacement offers centered on former Everton along with Manchester United manager David Moyes as well as former Lyon manager Remi Garde.

Suarez tripleIn Span, Luis Suarez grabbed the hat-trick as Barcelona held pace with Real Madrid at the surface of the your La Liga standings.

Barca beat Eibar 3-1 thanks towards the Uruguay striker, drawing level in 21 factors with Real, yet with an inferior goal difference.

Atletico Madrid moved straight into third, two factors adrift, after a 2-1 home acquire more than Valencia.

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"The board believes the outcomes about the pitch were merely certainly not adequate along with in which any change can be imperative," said an announcement about the club's official website. "We produced a lot more chances nevertheless didn't finish these and that's disappointing