Ronaldo Takes United Top as City Win and Spurs Slump

Ronaldo Takes United Top as City Win and Spurs Slump
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their second goal, in the Premier League, in Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain, on Sept. 11, 2021. Phil Noble/Reuters
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MANCHESTER, England—Two goals from returning hero Cristiano Ronaldo sent Manchester United top of the Premier League after early season pace-setters Tottenham Hotspur fell to a surprise 3–0 loss at Crystal Palace.

Champions Manchester City made it three wins out of four with a 1–0 win at Leicester City while Arsenal got their first victory of the campaign, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on target in a 1–0 win over Norwich City.