Top four race hots up

Manchester United’s three-pronged attack combined to devastating effect as they crushed Bournemouth, while Jamie Vardy netted his 100th Premier League goal as Leicester City notched their first victory since the league resumed, as the race for a top four finish in the English Premiership took yet another step.

The Red devils crushed Bournemouth to move into the top four and stretch their unbeaten run to 16 games in all competitions.

Mason Greenwood shone with two superb goals, while Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and playmaker Bruno Fernandes added one each for United, who climbed into fourth place on 55 points from 33 games.

They were one point ahead of fifth-placed Chelsea, who had had a late kick off against Watford last night.

Bournemouth, who have now lost 17 of their last 22 league games, stayed 19th on 27 points and face a mountain to climb if they are to avoid relegation from the top flight. Rashford, who scored his 20th goal of the season in all competitions and the first since the league resumed on June 17 following a three-month break due to the coronavirus pandemic, was delighted. — Supersport.

EPL Results & Fixtures

Norwich 0-1 Brighton & Hove

Leicester 3-0 Crystal Palace

Manchester United 5-2 Bournemouth

Wolves v Arsenal (Played late)

Chelsea v Watford (Played late)

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