Villa fail to close gap on top spot

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Aston Villa suffered a 1-nil defeat at home to 10-man Brentford – missing the chance to cut Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League.

Second-placed Manchester City can close that gap to 4 points if they beat Tottenham Hotspur this afternoon.

Manchester United scored in stoppage time to make it three straight wins under Michael Carrick with a dramatic 3-2 victory at home to Fulham.

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Nottingham Forest drew 1-all with Crystal Palace to edge 6 points clear of the bottom three.