Football: Premier League roundup

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Liverpool maintained their lead at the top of the Premier League after cruising to a 5-0 win over Watford on Wednesday.

Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk scored twice at Anfield.

Manchester City are a point behind the leaders in second after they beat West Ham 1-0, thanks to a penalty from Sergio Aguero. 

Meanwhile, Chelsea bounced back from their League Cup final defeat with a 2-0 victory over Tottenham. 

Maurizio Sarri dropped goalkeeper Kepa after his refusal to be substituted during Sunday's game at Wembley.

Arsenal remain fourth in the table following a 5-1 win over Bournemouth, while Manchester United continued their unbeaten domestic run under caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as they beat Crystal Palace 3-1.

Southampton have moved out of the relegation zone after edging Fulham 2-0.

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