Manchester City returned to winning ways but Manchester United went down to Arsenal on an enthralling day of the English Premier League on Wednesday. Chelsea defeated Southampton to reduce the deficit on league leaders Liverpool.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League was cut to seven points after a thrilling 3-3 draw with Newcastle on Wednesday. Chelsea moved up to second by thrashing last-place Southampton 5-1, while Arsenal is third after a 2-0 win over Manchester United.

Newcastle United and Liverpool battled to a throbbing 3-3 draw at St. James' Park in a riveting Premier League match. Newcastle's opening score came from Alexander Isak in the 35th minute; Anthony Gordon then scored in the 62nd.

Liverpool has had its lead at the top of the Premier League cut down after the Reds's dramatic 3-3 draw with Newcastle United on Wednesday.

Liverpool's lead atop the Premier League shrinks to seven points after a thrilling 3-3 draw with Newcastle. Arsenal capitalise on the slip-up, defeating Manchester United 2-0 to climb to third. Chelsea rout Southampton 5-1,

Arsenal kept their impressive momentum going with a 2-0 win over Manchester United in Premier League action. Jurrien Timber grabbed the opening goal from a corner with William Saliba then netting a second from another set-piece after Thomas Partey's header back across the box.

Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League was cut to seven points after a thrilling 3-3 draw with Newcastle