Manchester United 5 Tottenham 2: Manchester United produced an astonishing five-goal second-half show to overhaul Tottenham at Old Trafford and move three points clear of title rivals Liverpool once more. Two goals adrift at the interval, United pulled one back through a controversial Cristiano Ronaldo penalty.

Heurelho Gomes clearly won the ball in a challenge with Michael Carrick but referee Howard Webb pointed to the spot, sparking a stunning revival.

Wayne Rooney then levelled before Ronaldo’s diving header put United in front, with Rooney and Dimitar Berbatov wrapping up an amazing win that strengthens the Red Devils’ claims on an 18th league title.

An upset had looked on the cards at the interval with Spurs 2-0 up thanks to an opportunist strike from Darren Bent and a neat control and finish from Luka Modric.