Arsenal climb to top of English Premier League with 2 - 0 victory over London rivals West Ham . But Alessandro Diamanti saw his penalty saved by Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia , and the hosts also escaped in the second half when substitute striker Carlton Cole saw his fierce low shot hit the outside of the post . Relegation - threatened West Ham miss out after Bert Vermaelen is sent off . Tottenham secure fourth place with a hard - fought 2 - 1 victory at rivals Stoke . Fellow Champions League hopefuls Aston Villa held to a 2 - 2 draw by lowly Wolverhampton .
Arsenal climb to top of English Premier League with 2 - 0 victory over London rivals West Ham . Relegation - threatened West Ham miss out after Bert Vermaelen is sent off . Tottenham secure fourth place with a hard - fought 2 - 1 victory at rivals Stoke . Fellow Champions League hopefuls Aston Villa held to a 2 - 2 draw by lowly Wolverhampton .