Manchester United returned to the top of the Premiership tonight as two goals each for David Beckham and Ruud van Nistelrooy gave them a 4-0 home win over 10-man Tottenham Hotspur.
United have 61 points, one ahead of Arsenal, who were briefly top after beating Derby County 1-0 on Tuesday.
Liverpool remained third on 59 after an impressive 3-0 home win over fourth-placed Newcastle United (55), Danny Murphy scoring twice in a game delayed by 30 minutes because of a power failure.
Leeds United stayed fifth on 48 after beating Ipswich Town 2-0 for their first win in 11 games thanks to a lucky Robbie Fowler shot and Ian Harte's penalty.
Chelsea are sixth on 47 after Mikael Forssell's late goal gave them a 3-2 home win over west London rivals Fulham.
Everton were left in real danger after a 1-0 defeat at West Ham United, while Southampton drew 1-1 at home with Middlesbrough, who played the last 30 minutes with 10 men after Gianluca Festa was sent off.