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48 Sport maltatoday, SUNDAY, 27 AUGUST 2017 FOOTBALL Man United stay perfect and late joy for Man City MANCHESTER United moved back to the top of the Premier League table after claiming a third win from three games with Saturday's 2-0 victory over Leicester. The Foxes had their moments and remain odds-on at 4/5 for a finish in the top half. Jose Mourinho's men have now scored 10 league goals without reply this season, but things did not all go their way at Old Trafford. Kasper Schmeichel saved Romelu Lukaku's penalty six minutes into the second half and it took until 20 minutes from time for United to make the breakthrough. Marcus Rashford took advan- tage of slack marking to sweep in following a corner three min- utes after his introduction off the bench. And Rashford's fellow substi- tute Marouane Fellaini added a second after Jesse Lingard's shot to leave Leicester, 2015-16 champions, with three points from their opening three matches. The latter claimed a late 2-1 win over Bournemouth as de- feats for West Ham and Crystal Palace put pressure on Slaven Bilic and Frank De Boer at the bottom of the Premier League - that duo are 15/8 joint-favour- ites to to be first boss to leave his post in the top f light. De Boer's Eagles are yet to score after a 2-0 defeat to previ- ously winless Swansea and were booed off three matches into the Dutchman's reign. Tammy Abraham, on loan from Chelsea, scored his first Premier League goal one min- ute before half-time and Jordan Ayew added a second within three minutes of the restart. Bilic's Hammers lost 3-0 at Newcastle, who won for the first time this season through goals from Joselu, Ciaran Clark and substitute Aleksandar Mitrovic. Bournemouth are also with- out a point after three games this season and 9/4 for the drop as Pep Guardiola's City claimed victory through Raheem Ster- ling's stoppage-time winner. The England forward was sent off after earning a second yel- low card for his celebrations at netting the decisive strike. Gabriel Jesus had cancelled out Charlie Daniels' stunning strike as City came from behind for a second win from three games following Monday's draw with Everton, who play Chelsea on Sunday. Huddersfield are also on seven points, alongside City, after be- ing held to a goalless draw by Southampton. The Terriers are still to con- cede a goal and lead Guardiola's men on goal difference. Saints are also unbeaten after a second draw. Miguel Britos was sent off for a two-footed challenge on An- thony Knockaert after 24 min- utes, but Brighton are still chas- ing a first Premier League goal this season. They have their first point though and maiden clean sheet following a 0-0 draw at Wat- ford. Marouane Fellaini celebrates Police investigate Man City fans after chaotic scenes DORSET Police have launched an investigation after Manchester City's Sergio Aguero was the subject of a complaint by a Bournemouth steward who said the forward "struck" him in chaotic scenes at the end of Saturday's Premier League game. City's Raheem Sterling scored the winner in stop- page time and was sent off for a second yellow card because of his celebrations as supporters spilled on to the pitch, forcing stewards and police to intervene. "The goal was followed by excited celebrations where a number of Manchester City supporters en- croached on to the pitch," Dorset Police said in a statement. "Two male spectators from Manchester were ar- rested as a result. No other arrests have been made in relation to this incident. "Officers are reviewing CCTV of the pitch en- croachment as part of an on-going investigation to establish whether any other offences may have been committed." Aguero denied any wrongdoing. "On this story about their steward, I did not hit anyone, this allegation is false, and the TV pictures prove it," the Argentine said on Twitter. City manager Pep Guardiola was angry at referee Mike Dean's decision to give a second card to Ster- ling, who will now miss the next Premier League game at home to Liverpool. "I don't understand. Hopefully, they can call me and explain the reason why," he said. "He ran to celebrate. If you can't celebrate with the fans maybe we should play without fans." Manchester City's Sergio Aguero with Police after Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring their second goal