Liverpool go 5 points clear in Premier League

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Manchester City have suffered their first Premier League defeat since January.

The reigning champions went down to Norwich City in a thrilling match at Carrow Road on Saturday night.

The 3-2 defeat takes City five points behind Liverpool, who had earlier beat Newcastle 3-1 thanks to a brace from Sadio Mane.

Meanwhile, Manchester United put a halt to Leicester's unbeaten start to the season with a narrow 1-0 victory while Tottenham thrashed Crystal Palace 4-0.

There was joy for Chelsea as well, who beat Wolves 5-2 with Tammy Abraham netting a stunning hat-trick.

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