AADAM PATEL AT THE ETIHAD STADIUM: De Bruyne scored and assisted as City beat Nottingham Forest 3-0 for their first win in 39 days.

LEWIS STEELE AT ST JAMES' PARK: Arne Slot on Wednesday night hailed 'special player' Mohamed Salah as an evergreen star who is always there when Liverpool need him.

The 27-year-old Italian international joined the Reds from Juventus for a bargain price of £10million, rising to a potential £12.5m. But he has played just 78 minutes for Arne Slot's men to date.

Former Man United captain Keane suggested Amorim will have learned a lot about his new side following the defeat, having previously overseen two wins and a draw following his arrival.

Brennan Johnson, James Maddison and Dominic Solanke all have more than their captain, who is usually the most reliable goal source, breaking double figures in each of the last eight seasons.

SAMI MOKBEL AT THE EMIRATES: The Gunners closed the gap on leaders Liverpool, who drew 3-3 at Newcastle to seven points with goals from Jurrien Timber and William Saliba - both from corners.

Salah was instrumental in his side's comeback against Newcastle, providing an assist for Curtis Jones and scoring two excellent goals in a thrilling 3-3 draw at St James' Park.

Things have taken a sharp turn for the worse for Real this season, with the side languishing in second in the league, four points behind Barcelona, and an abysmal 24th in the Champions League.

Rashford began the game on the bench before entering the action as a substitute on 58 minutes. He touched the ball 22 times during his cameo but failed to produce any shots or key passes.

Kylian Mbappe honestly admitted he takes 'full responsibility' for his struggles since moving to Real Madrid after missing another penalty in Thursday's 2-1 LaLiga defeat.

The match was billed as the first big test of the Ruben Amorim era, but the Red Devils were well-beaten thanks to second half goals from Jurrien Timber and William Saliba.

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