Premier League: Chelsea held but wins for Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool

Premier League: Chelsea held but wins for Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool

Chelsea are seven points clear at the top of the Premier League, despite being held to a 0-0 draw by Sunderland Saturday.

Adam Johnson spurned a fine chance for guests at the stadium of light, but Jose Mourinho's men still have a comfortable lead over nearest rivals Southampton, who face third place Manchester City Sunday.

Manchester United remains in fourth place in first League after a comfortable 3-0 win over Hull at Old Trafford Saturday.

Goals from Chris Smalling and Wayne Rooney have the hosts a lead at the break and Robin van Persie added a third in the second half that United has picked up a third consecutive win.

Earlier in the day, Arsenal maintained the pressure on their rivals in four albums with a win 1-0 at lunch-time kick off at West Brom.

Danny Welbeck header earned the three points for Arsene Wenger's men, while West Brom stay dangerously close to the drop zone.

West Ham moved into fifth place after Aaron Cresswell has sealed a 1-0 victory over Newcastle at Upton Park.

The back scored his first goal for the club against the Magpies, who finished a series of six consecutive victories.

Liverpool were also celebrating a win 1-0 at home to Stoke after the end of Glen Johnson header brought a welcome respite to the Manager Brendan Rodgers.

Decent form of Burnley, continued with a 1-1 draw at home to Aston Villa, but the Clarets were grateful to a penalty in the 87th minute of Danny Ings after Joe Cole had opened the scoring at Turf Moor.

QPR is lifted off the bottom of the table after a thrilling win 3-2 on other wrestlers Leicester.

Esteban Cambiasso opened the scoring for Leicester at Loftus Road, but the stricken hosts through the lens of Wes Morgan and a Leroy railway strike.

Jeffrey Schlupp equalised for foxes, but Charlie Austin snatched the points for r. with a short-range header.

Crystal Palace edged away from the area of deposit with a match 1-1 draw at Swansea as Mile Jedinak annihilated opener Wilfried Bony penalty.

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