Updated: Liverpool go top, Arsenal slip up

Liverpool took full advantage of an early kickoff at Bolton Wanderers today, winning 2-0 to go three points clear at the top of the Premier League. Dirk Kuyt headed Liverpool in front midway through the first half from a precise Fabio Aurelio cross and...

Liverpool took full advantage of an early kickoff at Bolton Wanderers today, winning 2-0 to go three points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Dirk Kuyt headed Liverpool in front midway through the first half from a precise Fabio Aurelio cross and Steven Gerrard wrapped up the points after the break with another header.

Liverpool have 32 points from 13 games but Chelsea can reclaim top spot on goal difference if they beat bottom club West Bromwich Albion in a later kickoff.

Arsenal's title hopes suffered another blow as they were beaten 2-0 at home by Aston Villa, Gael Clichy's own goal and Gabriel Agbonlahor's strike condemning the Gunners to a fourth league defeat of the season.

Manchester United moved above Arsenal into third place on 24 points as they thumped Stoke City 5-0 at Old Trafford with Cristiano Ronaldo twice on target for the champions.

Sunderland moved out of the bottom three with a 2-1 victory at Blackburn Rovers but Tottenham Hotspur are back in it after a 2-1 loss at Fulham, manager Harry Redknapp's first defeat in seven matches since taking over last month.

Ten-man Wigan Athletic drew 2-2 at Newcastle United while Portsmouth earned a 0-0 draw at West Ham United.

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