Soccer - Arsenal go top with 2-1 win over Brentford, Man United beat Everton

Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v Brentford - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - March 9, 2024 Arsenal's Declan Rice celebrates after the match REUTERS/David Klein

(Reuters) - Arsenal's Kai Havertz headed an 86th-minute winner to take his side top of the Premier League with a 2-1 home victory over Brentford on Saturday, while Manchester United fanned the embers of their top-four hopes with a 2-0 win against visiting Everton.

Arsenal have 64 points after 28 games, although either Liverpool or Manchester City can claim first place with a win in Sunday's blockbuster clash at Anfield. Second-placed Liverpool have 63 points, while City are third on 62.