Manchester City coast to victory over The Gunners, Liverpool stretch their lead as Leicester are frustrated and Ferguson springs a surprise at Old Trafford.

Nothing is guaranteed in the English Premier League, and with points hard-fought at legendary grounds such as Anfield, Old Trafford, The Emirates and the King Power Stadium.

There were several games with just the odd goal deciding three huge points for many teams. West Ham United relieved pressure on their manager Manuel Pellegrini as they gathered all three points at St. Mary’s keeping Southampton in the relegation zone, the only goal from Sebastian Haller. Another team who were in real trouble until a vital victory were Burnley, but they beat a depleted Newcastle 1-0 at Turf Moor.

Elsewhere, Sheffield United grabbed another win, this time getting the better of Aston Villa, for whom Jack Grealish missed a penalty. Chelsea dropped vital points in the race for Champions League qualification, losing to an injury-ravaged Bournemouth side at Stamford Bridge.