Premier League: Arsenal Keep Title Hopes Alive, Manchester United Rise to Third Spot
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Arsenal maintained their grip on the Premier League title destiny with a 2-1 win over Chelsea on Sunday, while Manchester United climbed to third spot after beating Crystal Palace 2-1.
Jurrien Timber's second-half header sealed the win for Arsenal, who now lead the table with 64 points from 29 games. Manchester City, who had earlier beaten Leeds United, are second with 59 points from 28 games.
Manchester United, under interim manager Michael Carrick, are now unbeaten in seven games and have 51 points, moving ahead of Aston Villa on goal difference.
Chelsea's defeat was their first in seven league games under new manager Liam Rosenior and dealt a blow to their hopes of a top-five finish.
Tottenham's relegation fears deepened as they lost 2-1 at Fulham, stretching their winless Premier League run to 10 games.
