Arsenal beat Manchester United 1 -0 to open up Liverpool title race . Arsenal might have had a penalty in the first half when Nemanja Vidic appeared to use his hand to deflect Theo Walcott 's cross away from Robin van Persie as the Dutchman prepared to head towards goal , but referee Chris Foy ignored their claims . Aaron Ramsey scores second half goal to beat the leaders at Newcastle . Emirates beat bottom club West Ham 2 -1 to consolidate fourth spot . Liverpool move up to fifth on goal difference with 1 -0 home win over Newcastle .
Arsenal beat Manchester United 1 -0 to open up Liverpool title race . Aaron Ramsey scores second half goal to beat the leaders at Newcastle . Emirates beat bottom club West Ham 2 -1 to consolidate fourth spot . Liverpool move up to fifth on goal difference with 1 -0 home win over Newcastle .