Manchester United was able to move five points clear of Chelsea and Liverpool in the Barclays Premier League table with a 1-0 win over Everton at Old Trafford.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the only goal of the game, when he converted a penalty after Everton’s Arteta tripped Carrick in the box.
Red Devils continued their streak of clean sheets in the Premier League for 12 games and allowed Edwin van der Sar to break the English record of the most minutes (1,122 minutes) without conceding a goal.
Meanwhile, Arsenal frustration in the Premier League continued as they were held by a determined West Ham side 0-0 at the Emirates Stadium.
At Villa Park, Aston Villa missed a chance to climb to the second spot in the table after they were also held for a goalless draw by Wigan Athletic.
Kevin Davies was able to save blushes for Bolton, as he converted a late header in a 3-2 win over Spurs and prevented his club from throwing 2-goal advantage for the second time in four days.
Future of Tony Adams, who replaced Harry Redknapp at Fratton Park, continued to be under threat, as Portsmouth lost 3-1 to Fulham at Craven Cottage with Andrew Johnson scoring two goals for the home side.
Manchester City lost to Stoke City 1-0 in the Britannia Stadium, as they were unable to break the defense of 10-man Potters.
Elsewhere at Kingston Communication Stadium, Hull City broke their six-games losing streak, as they drew 2-2 with West Bromwich Albion.
Sam Allardyce’s unbeaten record was kept intact, as Blackburn Rovers held Middlesbrough 0-0 at Riverside Stadium.
