Jurrien Timber and William Saliba scored from corners to give Arsenal a 2-0 victory over Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, cutting the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool and ending Ruben Amorim's unbeaten start.

Arsenal host Manchester United at the Emirates tonight in another blockbuster Premier League clash as the busy winter period begins. The Gunners find themselves up to second in the table though they are nine points adrift of league leaders Liverpool.

Arsenal look the most likely challengers to leaders Liverpool for the Premier League title race. They cannot afford to lose any further ground when they host Manchester United and news boss Ruben Amorim.

Former Liverpool midfielder Didi Hamann has backed Newcastle United centre-back Sven Botman to take Virgil van Dijk's starting spot at Liverpool next season if

Liverpool have made a contract offer to Virgil van Dijk as they attempt to end uncertainty over his future by tying the Netherlands defender to a new agreement. Van Dijk is among three crucial players — alongside Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold — whose existing terms are scheduled to expire in the summer.

Virgil van Dijk’s contract talks with Liverpool have hit a snag. Can the Reds meet their captain’s expectations, or will they risk losing their defensive leader?