Moyes: A step in the right direction

Manchester United 1 Arsenal 0

Not only did his side battle to victory over leaders Arsenal and close the gap to five points, but the champions were given the added bonus that other rivals in the race dropped points unexpectedly.

Manchester City’s defeat at Sunderland just before this game kicked-off added to Chelsea’s controversial draw against West Brom 24 hours earlier. If Liverpool had not walloped Fulham, it would have been perfect — but Moyes will settle for this.