Premier League wrap: Man United close the gap, Arsenal win big and Stoke escape drop zone

Anthony Martial’s goal early in the second half proved enough to give Manchester United a battling 1-0 win at Burnley and close the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City.

Premier League wrap: Man United close the gap, Arsenal win big and Stoke escape drop zone
Sat, 20 Jan, 2018 - 17:21

Anthony Martial’s goal early in the second half proved enough to give Manchester United a battling 1-0 win at Burnley and close the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City.

With Pep Guardiola’s men not in action until later on Saturday, rivals United cut the deficit to nine points.

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