Red Devils stumped, City still unbeaten

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Manchester United fell to its first Premier league defeat of the season, surprisingly losing 2-1 at newly promoted Huddersfield on Saturday.

First-half goals from Aaron Mooy and laurent Depoitre, following defensive lapses from Man United, helped Huddersfield to one of its best wins in decades.

Marcus Rashford headed home 12 minutes from time to reduce the deficit but United couldn't find the equalizer and a remarkable roar greeted the final whistle. It was Huddersfield's first win over United in more than 65 years.

United remained second, five points below Manchester City, which is now the only unbeaten side in the Premier league.

Aguero ties club record

MANCHESTER: Manchester City took a five-point lead in the English Premier league with a 3-0 win against Burnley on Saturday and Sergio Aguero became the club's joint top goal-scorer.

The Argentina striker started the game one behind Eric Brook's record of 177 which has stood for 78 years.

After nine rounds, City has 25 points — five more than rival Manchester United which lost at Huddersfield 2-1.

Aguero, back in the starting lineup after breaking a rib in a car crash three weeks ago, converted a penalty kick in the 30th minute at Etihad Stadium. That brought him level with Brook, who scored his goals for City from 1927-39.

Elsewhere, Chelsea came from behind to beat Watford 4-2 thanks to two late goals, and avoided a third straight league defeat.

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