Arsenal's English Premier League title charge gathered momentum as they moved two points clear at the top with a scrappy 1‑0 victory over Newcastle, as Leicester City's push faltered with a goalless home draw against Bournemouth.

Predictions that Leicester's unlikely surge to the summit would be short‑lived gained further substance today when they failed to break down 10‑man Bournemouth and missed a penalty to extend their winless run to three games.

Meanwhile, Louis van Gaal was finally given a reason to smile as Manchester United ended a dismal six‑game winless streak at home to Swansea City, Wayne Rooney securing a vital 2‑1 victory with his first Premier League goal since October.

Other results:

•    West Ham 2 – 0 Liverpool

•    Arsenal 1 – 0 Newcastle

•    Leicester 0 – 0 Bournemouth

•    Man Utd 2 – 1 Swansea

•    Norwich 1 – 0 Southampton

•    Sunderland 3 – 1 Aston Villa

•    West Brom 2 – 1 Stoke

•    Watford 1 – 2 Man City

English Premier League Points Table


Source: BBC