Rashford, Spurs prevail to cut Arsenal adrift

Manchester United’s English striker Marcus Rashford (L) joins the celebration after Manchester United’s Spanish midfielder Ander Herrera scored their third goal during the English Premier League football match against Arsenal - AFP

Tottenham Hotspur’s Belgian midfielder Nacer Chadli (R) celebrates after scoring their first goal during the English Premier League football match against Swansea. Tottenham won the game 2-1 - AFP

AFP: Teenage sensation Marcus Rashford took his tally to four goals in two games as Manchester United compromised Arsenal’s Premier League title bid with a rousing 3-2 victory on Sunday.

The 18-year-old, who had scored twice on his debut against FC Midtjylland in the Europa League on Thursday, also set up a goal for Ander Herrera as Louis van Gaal’s side closed to within three points of the Champions League places. Arsenal, who scored through Danny Welbeck and Mesut Ozil, were left five points below leaders Leicester City, while Tottenham Hotspur moved three points above them by coming from behind to beat Swansea City 2-1. United are now three points below fourth-place Manchester City, who were contesting the League Cup final against Liverpool. Tottenham, who began the day level on points with Arsenal, fell behind in the 19th minute at home to Swansea when Alberto Paloschi seized on Angel Rangel’s deflected shot to score.

But Nacer Chadli turned in Kyle Walker’s cross to equalise in the 70th minute and left-back Danny Rose completed the comeback seven minutes later when he drilled home from distance following a corner.