And The Winners Are....

After Easter weekends grand slam sunday showdown, we now have a clearer idea of who is gunning for the premiership crown. Most football pundits expected two draws, but they got quite the opposite.

Manchester United continued their rampant form by totalling dismissing a Liverpool team who were on their best run since the season started many months ago. Unlikely hero Wes Brown opened the scoring the first half after bravely heading home, capitalising on the flapping Jose Reina. The kop were then down to 10-men after Javier Mascherano appeared to be standing up for the battered and bruised Fernando Torres, this incident in effect ended any challenge or hope back into the game.

In the second half as time drew on, it seemed as though United would not capitalise on their numerical advantage but Fergie threw on Nani and Tevez with immediate effect. Tevez had a chance saved, and Ronaldo also went agonisingly close. But the resulting corner of the Ronaldo chance ended up in the winger scoring immediately. Nani then rapped up an excellence move orchestrated by Wayne Rooney. The 3 points were save and the title is appearing on the horizon.

After the match at old trafford both Chelsea and Arsenal knew they had to win their game as a draw would give United a very comfortable lead.

Early exchanges at the bridge were little as both teams felt each other out, with the clearest chance falling to Didier Drogba who was put through by John Terry. But fortunately for Arsenal, the Ivorian striker lost his footing before he could fire. Arsenals best chance fell to William Gallas who hit the post from a yard.

Arsenal began the second half with more intent and their early persistant payed off when Cesc Fabregas' corner was headed in by Bacary Sagna. With the crowd at stamford bridge becoming impatient and chanting for Mourinho, Avram Grant threw on Anelka and Belletti and 60 seconds later, Chelsea had equalised, Drogba smashing home from inside the box. He then doubled the lead after muscling his way after being put in by Anelka, and getting his shot in despite Almunia getting a hand to it. Arsenal had no reply and are currently on their worst winless streak in 9 years.

Now Chelsea head the chase for United who are sitting a comfortable 5 points ahead, but United still have to go to Chelsea, but the bookies are clearly backing United, and on the form they displayed on Sunday you would be a fool not to either.