Man United wins and Arsenal moves to the top of the Premier League

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Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring his side's 2nd goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Manchester United's head coach Ruben Amorim reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson) — Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring his side's 2nd goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

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9:53 AM on Saturday, October 4

By JAMES ROBSON

Ruben Amorim rang the changes and got the result he desperately needed.

A 2-0 win for Manchester United against Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday eased the pressure on Amorim ahead of the international break. It may also quieten the mounting speculation over his position, even if only temporarily.

Amorim has still to lead United to back-to-back victories in the league after almost a year in charge but this was a step in the right direction.

He showed his ruthless side by dropping $84 million summer signing Matheus Cunha and handed a first start to new goalkeeper Senne Lammens in a game that was seen as another potential stumbling block after United lost three of its opening six league matches.

They paid off with first half goals from Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesko at Old Trafford and a first clean sheet of the season.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has also faced questions as he aims to finally deliver the title at the fourth time of asking. His team moved atop of the standings with a 2-0 win against West Ham.

But victory came at a cost after another injury to captain Martin Odegaard.

Defending champion Liverpool was playing Chelsea in the late kickoff on Saturday and would have the chance to move back to the top with a win at Stamford Bridge.

Kudus gets off the mark

Mohammed Kudus scored his first Tottenham goal to keep Thomas Frank's team riding high.

Kudus' second-half strike from the edge of the box secured a 2-1 win at Leeds to move Spurs up to third.

Spurs were unbeaten in their last seven games in all competitions and have lost just once in the league under Frank, who took charge in the summer.

Kudus was one of Frank's big signings in the offseason — joining from West Ham — and the forward produced the decisive moment at Elland Road where he cut in from the right and fired low past Karl Darlow in the 57th minute.

Spurs led through Mathys Tel, whose deflected shot rocketed into the top corner.

Leeds, which was unbeaten at home since February, equalized through Noah Okafor from close range in the 34th.

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