London — Manchester City were the big winners on English soccer’s "Super Sunday" when they beat Arsenal to go eight points clear at the top of the table. Chelsea beat Manchester United, who remain on 23 points while Tottenham moved level with United after their win over bottom side Crystal Palace. Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata condemned Jose Mourinho to another damaging defeat against his former club as the champions clinched a crucial 1-0 win over United. Morata rewarded an enterprising display from Antonio Conte’s side when the Spain striker headed home early in the second half at Stamford Bridge. After losing twice at Chelsea in his first season as United boss, Mourinho, who won three English titles in two spells with the Blues, is growing accustomed to leaving west London empty-handed. United have not won at Chelsea since October 2012, a barren run of eight matches now. But Conte can take heart from a vibrant performance that keeps his fourth-placed team nine points behind City....
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