Cristiano Ronaldo scores the winner as Manchester United beat Blackburn 2 - 1 . Elsewhere , Nicolas Anelka 's first half-strike gave Chelsea a vital 1-0 victory at Aston Villa in Dutchman Guus Hiddink 's first match in charge , lifting the London side above their opponents and into third place . Rob Lee scores the only goal to give Chelsea 1 - 0 victory at Aston Villa . The goal puts Chelsea above their opponents into third place in Premier League . Arsenal fail to take advantage of Villa defeat after drawing 0 - 0 with Sunderland .
Cristiano Ronaldo scores the winner as Manchester United beat Blackburn 2 - 1 . Rob Lee scores the only goal to give Chelsea 1 - 0 victory at Aston Villa . The goal puts Chelsea above their opponents into third place in Premier League . Arsenal fail to take advantage of Villa defeat after drawing 0 - 0 with Sunderland .