English Premier League Round-Up: April 13th

Manchester United overcame the second biggest hurdle in their bid to retain the Premier League title when they came from behind to beat Arsenal in a pulsating game at Old Trafford.

Arsenal had to win to stand any chance of pipping United to the title and they came out with all guns blazing. But United withstood the blitz and came roaring back themselves to take the points and go six clear of second-placed Chelsea, who entertain Wigan Athletic on Monday.

United now go to Chelsea in just under a fortnight sure of being ahead of the Londoners when the teams meet.The game was a classic with the usual animosity between the sides so often apparent giving way to some brilliant football as both these titans of the English game battled to the end.

Arsenal dominated the early exchanges but United were twice let off the hook by Emmanuel Adebayor's profligate finishing. United had their chances with Wayne Rooney also going close twice.

But if the first half was mouthwatering, the second was a feast of magnificent football.

The stage was set when the Gunners took the lead three minutes after the interval.