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Highlights from nine Premier League games from a busy midweek schedule.

Virgil Van Dijk's second half-header gives Liverpool a 1-0 win over Sunderland, as Arne Slot's side become the first team to win away at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League this season.

Erling Haaland scores his first goal from open play in the Premier League in nine games, as Manchester City soundly defeat Fulham 3-0 to move three points behind league leaders Arsenal.

Burnley score three goals in seven minutes, as Scott Parker's side come from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace 3-2 at Selhurst Park in the Premier League.

A late Jack Hinshelwood own goal gives Aston Villa a 1-0 win over Brighton, in a game where their former midfielder James Milner equals the all-time Premier League appearance record.

Nottingham Forest play out a frustrating 0-0 home draw with bottom side Wolves despite having 35 attempts at goal, the most by a Sean Dyche side in the Premier League.

Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche's position is under major scrutiny following the goalless draw at home to bottom side Wolves.

Pep Guardiola vowed his Manchester City side would "breathe down the neck of Arsenal" as they aim to hunt down the Premier League leaders in this fascinating title race.

Sir Keir Starmer says comments by the businessman and Manchester United co-owner are "offensive and wrong".