Manchester United move to top of English Premier League with 5 - 0 crushing of Portsmouth . It was 3-0 after 59 minutes as Portsmouth 's Richard Hughes deflected a shot by Michael Carrick past James , then United striker Dimitar Berbatov fired in a low effort three minutes later . United go one point clear of Chelsea , who host third - placed Arsenal on Sunday . Liverpool move into fourth place after beating Everton 1 - 0 despite having been sent off . Tottenham remain in fifth place after drawing 0 - 0 at home to Aston Villa in late match .
Manchester United move to top of English Premier League with 5 - 0 crushing of Portsmouth . United go one point clear of Chelsea , who host third - placed Arsenal on Sunday . Liverpool move into fourth place after beating Everton 1 - 0 despite having been sent off . Tottenham remain in fifth place after drawing 0 - 0 at home to Aston Villa in late match .