Timber\u2019s winner just after the hour mark was the 16th goal Arsenal have scored from a corner in the Premier League this season \u2013 equalling the competition record.<\/p>\n
The Dutch international headed into an empty net after Robert Sanchez got caught underneath Declan Rice\u2019s ball in.<\/p>\n
Neto then became the ninth Chelsea player to see red this season for two quickfire bookings.<\/p>\n
Chelsea had a late equaliser ruled out for offside but defeat leaves Liam Rosenior\u2019s men three points outside the top five, who will almost certainly secure a place in next season\u2019s Champions League.<\/p>\n
Second-placed Manchester City still have a game in hand on Arsenal and home advantage when the sides meet in the league next month.<\/p>\n
Sesko rewards Carrick faith<\/p>\n
Sesko was handed his first start in seven games since Michael Carrick took charge at Old Trafford and rewarded his boss with another vital goal to edge United closer to a return to the Champions League with a 2-1 win.<\/p>\n
Benjamin Sesko’s goal lifted Manchester United to third with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace. Photo \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n
Palace had taken an early lead at Old Trafford when Maxence Lacroix outmuscled Leny Yoro to guide in a header from Brennan Johnson\u2019s corner.<\/p>\n
But United hit back to remain unbeaten under Carrick and take their tally to 19 points from a possible 21.<\/p>\n
The game swung on one incident as Lacroix was sent off and conceded a penalty for pulling back Matheus Cunha just before the hour mark.<\/p>\n
Bruno Fernandes confidently stroked the resulting spot-kick past former team-mate Dean Henderson.<\/p>\n
Fernandes was then the creator for the second as his curling cross was powered in by Sesko for his seventh goal in his last eight appearances.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt feels like a big result,\u201d said Fernandes. \u201cWe were behind and had to show some character.\u201d<\/p>\n
No Tudor turnaround for Tottenham<\/p>\n
Tottenham remain perilously poised just four points above the relegation zone as interim boss Igor Tudor again failed to halt their alarming slide after a 2-1 defeat at Fulham.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe were not good, [we] lacked everything attacking and defending,\u201d said Tudor after two defeats in his two games in charge.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are problems here, big problems. We need to stay calm, believe in what we are doing in training, and get out [of trouble], staying all together.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tottenham Hotspur manager Igor Tudor. Tottenham lost 2-1 to Fulham, remaining four points above the relegation zone. Photo \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n
Harry Wilson and Alex Iwobi gave Fulham a deserved half-time lead as they moved up to ninth and back into contention for European football next season.<\/p>\n
Richarlison headed in a late consolation for Tottenham, but they remain the only Premier League side without a win in 2026.<\/p>\n
The one crumb of comfort for Spurs was defeat for relegation rivals Nottingham Forest, 2-1 at Brighton.<\/p>\n
All three goals arrived in the first 15 minutes as Diego Gomez and Danny Welbeck netted for the Seagulls either side of Morgan Gibbs-White\u2019s reply.<\/p>\n
Forest sit two points above the drop zone before a daunting trip to Manchester City this week.<\/p>\n
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