Arsenal scale new heights with Bolton win

Arsenal have set a new club and Premiership record after their 2-1 win over Bolton at Highbury this afternoon.

Arsenal have set a new club and Premiership record after their 2-1 win over Bolton at Highbury this afternoon.

Goals from Robert Pires and Denis Bergkamp gave Arsenal the points despite a 41st minute Ivan Campo header.

Manchester United and Chelsea kept in touch however.  A Damien Duff strike on the half hour was enough for Chelsea after Eidur Gudjohnson's opener was cancelled out by Mark Pembridge.

A goal apiece for Ryan Giggs, Ronaldo and David Bellion sent Spurs packing from Old Trafford.

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Middlesbrough ran out emphatic winners over Birmingham by five goals the three at the Riverside, while a late Sami Hyypia header ensured a Liverpool win over Wolves.

Leicester salvaged a point through the Marcus Bent in the 90th minute after Wayne Rooney had given Everton the lead.

Form side Aston Villa were beaten at home by Blackburn courtesy of goals from Gary Flitcroft and Jonathan Stead.