Arsenal take advantage from MAN United slip

Arsenal FC scored two late goals to defeat Wigan Athletic FC and move clear at the Premier League summit after Manchester United FC surprisingly lost at Bolton Wanderers FC.

Gallas opener
William Gallas finally broke the deadlock for Arsenal in north London with 83 minutes gone against a side who will unveil Steve Bruce as their new manager on Monday. The former Birmingham City FC boss would have been impressed with what he saw from the stands, although the visitors' work was undone by the Frenchman's goal and a second in the 85th minute from Tomáš Rosický.

Anelka the hero
The Gunners now have 33 points from 13 games, three more than United who have played a game more. Nicolas Anelka was the Bolton hero as they won their first match since Gary Megson's appointment as coach late last month. The former Arsenal striker turned in an Iván Campo free-kick in the 39th minute, and things got worse for United when manager Sir Alex Ferguson was sent to the stands for remonstrating with officials.

Impressive Gerrard
Like Arsenal, Liverpool remain unbeaten after Steven Gerrard inspired them to a 3-0 victory at Newcastle United FC. Booed for his part in England's failure to reach UEFA EURO 2008™, Gerrard silenced the home crowd when opening the scoring in the 28th minute with a superb rising drive from almost 30 metres. Dutchmen Dirk Kuyt (46) and Ryan Babel (66) scored the others as Rafael Benítez's team moved on to 27 points.

Rampant Everton
An added-time Stephen Ireland goal kept Manchester City FC (29 points) in third as they beat Reading FC 2-1, while Salomon Kalou and Shaun Wright-Phillips scored in either half, before Michael Essien was sent off, as Chelsea FC won at bottom club derby to leapfrog Liverpool into fourth. Aston Villa FC were the biggest away winners, 3-0 at Middlesbrough FC, and Everton FC the most successful side at home as they thrashed Sunderland AFC 7-1. Portsmouth FC, continuing to impress, are sixth following a 2-0 win at Birmingham.