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Manchester United beat old rivals Liverpool 3-0 at Old Trafford today as the reigning champions were left five points clear at the top of the English soccer premier league standings.
Chelsea became United's nearest challengers after a double from Didier Drogba saw them come from a goal behind to beat Arsenal 2-1 and leapfrog the Gunners into second place in today's other top four match.
- REUTERS