Premier League results: Manchester United beat Fulham while Arsenal snatch late win vs Huddersfield

United recorded their biggest victory of the 2018/19 season

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The grumbles around the stodgy form of Manchester United, who had not won in four league matches, were silenced at Old Trafford when goals from Ashley Young, Juan Mata, Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Rashford wrapped up an easy win over 10-man Fulham.

The visitors had Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa sent off in the second half, minutes after an Aboubakar Kamara goal from the penalty spot had given Claudio Ranieri's side a glimpse of an escape.

"The fans today enjoyed it. That is the Manchester United that we want to see," said a delighted Mata.

Defeat left Fulham on nine points, alongside Southampton, who offered new manager Ralph Hasenhuettl a glimpse of the task he faces with their 1-0 loss at fellow relegation contenders Cardiff City, Callum Paterson scoring the 74th-minute winner.

Arsenal could not break down stubborn Huddersfield until Lucas Torreira, who also struck in last week's derby win over Tottenham Hotspur, built on his new cult status with a magnificent 83rd-minute bicycle kick winner.

It extended Arsenal's unbeaten run in all competitions to 21 matches and moved them, provisionally, into third place on 34 points, one clear of Spurs, who were playing at Leicester City in the day's late game.

Huddersfield's defeat left them on 10 points in 18th place in the relegation zone as Burnley leapt out of the bottom three with James Tarkowski's first-half goal earning them a 1-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at Turf Moor.

Most exciting match of the day came at the London Stadium where West Ham United came from an early goal down to beat Crystal Palace 3-2 with goals from Robert Snodgrass, Javier Hernandez and Felipe Anderson. Relive the action below.

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Key Points

• Five games kick-off at 3pm in the Premier League
• Arsenal take on Huddersfield at the Emirates
• Burnley host Brighton at Turf Moor
• Ralph Hasenhuttl takes charge of Southampton for first time at Cardiff
• Manchester United desperate for a first win in five against Fulham
• West Ham and Crystal palace meet in London derby

[8 December 2018 16:51 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Full time in Cardiff. Defeat for Ralph Hasenhuttl in his first game as Callum Paterson pounces on an error to secure a 1-0 victory.

[8 December 2018 16:52 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

A comfortable home win for Manchester United, while Fulham's defensive problems continue. 4-1.

[8 December 2018 16:53 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

A tight affair at Turf Moor - James Tarkowski deflecting in the only goal of the game as Burnley edge it 1-0.

[8 December 2018 16:54 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Three in a row for West Ham in a thriller at the London Stadium. Crystal Palace took the lead but fall 3-2.

[8 December 2018 16:56 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Arsenal 1-0 Huddersfield, stoppage time.

SEVEN added minutes at the Emirates, of which we've played five or so...

[8 December 2018 16:57 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

That's that for Arsenal and Huddersfield. They had to work hard for it but Lucas Torreira's late overhead kick gave the home side the victory 1-0.

[8 December 2018 16:59 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

FULL TIME SCORES 

Arsenal 1-0 Huddersfield

Burnley 1-0 Brighton

Cardiff 1-0 Southampton

Manchester United 4-1 Fulham

West Ham 3-2 Crystal Palace

Home comforts...

[8 December 2018 17:01 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

That's all from us here today. Stay tuned to The Independent for reaction, analysis and much more to this afternoon's games.

There is still two more games to come. Later it will be Leicester and Tottenham on Saturday Night Football, but now it is the day's main event - you can follow Chelsea vs Manchester City here: