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Robin van Persie's ninth league goal of the season kept Manchester United one point clear at the top of the English Premier League on Wednesday night as Sir Alex Ferguson's side beat West Ham 1-0 at Old Trafford.
Rafael Benitez is still searching for his first win since his controversial appointment as Chelsea manager after they were held to a goalless draw by Fulham at Stamford Bridge.
Gareth Bale was involved in all three goals as Tottenham beat Liverpool 2-1 to end the visitors' eight-match Premier League unbeaten run.
Arsenal scored in the first minute and was still fortunate to come away with a 1-1 draw at Everton.
West Brom were beaten for the first time in five Premier League matches when Swansea clinched a 3-1 win which allowed the Welsh side to move into the top eight.
