LONDON, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- Dominic Solanke scored twice in the second half as Tottenham Hotspur fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at home to Manchester City on Sunday, leaving City six points behind Arsenal at the top of the Premier League.
City appeared on course for victory when Rayan Cherki put the visitors ahead in the 11th minute, finishing from an Erling Haaland assist. New signing Antoine Semenyo doubled the lead just before halftime as Tottenham struggled to contain Guardiola's side.
Solanke pulled one back eight minutes into the second half, although City appealed unsuccessfully for a foul on Marc Guehi in the buildup. The striker then leveled with an acrobatic finish from Conor Gallagher's delivery, a goal that delighted Tottenham fans and their north London rivals.
Third-placed Aston Villa was stunned 1-0 at Brentford after Dango Ouattara scored on the stroke of halftime, just three minutes after Kevin Schade was sent off.
At Old Trafford, Manchester United edged Fulham 3-2 to continue its recovery under Michael Carrick. Casemiro opened the scoring in the 19th minute and Matheus Cunha doubled the lead in the 56th.
Fulham rallied late, with Raul Jimenez converting an 86th-minute penalty and Kevin equalizing in stoppage time. However, United had the final say when Benjamin Sesko struck three minutes later after a pass from Bruno Fernandes.
Nottingham Forest was held 1-1 at home by Crystal Palace. Morgan Gibbs-White scored in the fifth minute before Ismaila Sarr equalized from the penalty spot after Neco Williams' handball, which also resulted in a red card.
On Saturday, Arsenal cruised to a 4-0 win at Leeds United despite an injury to Bukayo Saka in the warm-up. Martin Zubimendi opened the scoring before a goalkeeping error by Karl Darlow gifted Arsenal its second. Viktor Gyokeres added a third in the 69th minute and substitute Gabriel Jesus scored a fine late finish.
Chelsea came from two goals down to beat West Ham United 3-2 in a match that ended with Jean-Clair Todibo sent off for the visitors.
At Anfield, Liverpool rebounded from Anthony Gordon's opener to defeat Newcastle United 4-1. Hugo Ekitike scored twice, Florian Wirtz was also on target, and Ibrahima Konate added a late goal he dedicated to his late father.
Elsewhere, Bournemouth won 2-0 at Wolverhampton Wanderers, while Brighton & Hove Albion and Everton drew 1-1. ■
