unbeaten start to the Premier League season ends with a 2–0 defeat to Manchester United, although they remain top of the table thanks to Nottingham Forest's 2–0 defeat at home to fourth-placed Blackpool. A mere five points separate the top four teams, with Liverpool muscling in on the leading pack with a 3–1 win at Ipswich. While Liverpool are showings signs of turning into serious title contenders for the first time in four seasons, Everton are held to a 1–1 draw at home to Arsenal and are still bottom of the Premier League and winless after 12 games. 31 October 1994 – October draws to a close with Newcastle United still top, with Nottingham Forest, Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers, Liverpool and Leeds United their nearest contenders. Everton are still bottom of the league and it currently looks like something little short of a miracle will save their 41-year top flight tenure as they have yet to win a league game after their opening 12 games. Leicester City, Wimbledon and Ipswich Town have also joined Everton in the relegation zone. Liverpool miss the chance of going third with a 2–1 defeat at QPR. Wolverhampton Wanderers and Middlesbrough remain level at the top of Division One, with Tranmere Rovers, Reading and Swindon Town complete the top five. Millwall have taken Burnley's place in the Division One relegation zone, which is otherwise unchanged. 1 November 1994 – Osvaldo Ardiles is sacked after 16 months as manager of Tottenham Hotspur. Everton finally win a Premier League game at the 13th attempt by beating West Ham 1–0 at Goodison Park. Ipswich boost their survival hopes with a 2–0 home win over Leeds. David Kelly scores a hat-trick for Division One leaders in a 5–1 away win over struggling Bristol City, which adds to the home side's relegation fears. John Aldridge scores four of Tranmere's goals in their 6–1 home win over Barnsley. 2 November 1994 – Manchester United lose 4–0 to Barcelona at the Nou Camp in their fourth Champions League group game. In the Premier League, Crystal Palace beat Coventry 4–1 at Highfield Road to climb from 17th to 12th. Blackburn keep up the pressure on Newcastle with a 1–0 win at Sheffield Wednesday. UEFA Cup hopefuls Norwich draw 1–1 at Southampton. 5 November 1994 – Newcastle remain top of the Premier League with a 2–1 home win over QPR, with Blackburn remaining second