Robin van Persie’s goal in the first minute of the game, was enough for Manchester United, to defeat West Ham 1-0 at Old Trafford.
The result keeps Sir Alex Ferguson’s men on top of the pile, with 33 points, They are followed by fierce rivals, Manchester City, who needed late goals to overcome Wigan Athletic 2-0 at the DW Stadium.
Theo Walcott scored after 50 seconds to give Arsenal the lead at Goodison Park, but their defensive frailties allowed Marouane Fellaini to equalise before half time. And although both teams tried to win it in the second half, they had to settle for a draw.
Rafa Benitez recorded another goalless score, in his second match in charge of Chelsea, in the West London derby against Fulham. The Blues lacked spark and urgency and struggled to impose themselves in a game where the visitors came close to causing an upset.
In other games, Southampton drew 1-1 at home to Norwich City, Swansea humbled high flying West Brom 3-1 at the Liberty Stadium, while Tottenham Hotspur beat Liverpool 2-1 at White Hart Lane. Newcastle United’s poor run continued, as they suffered a 2-1 reverse against Stoke City.
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