Arsenal stay top of the Premier League after two late goals from Nicklas Bendtner and Theo Walcott rescued three points against Cardiff City.

Manchester City and Chelsea continued to keep the pace at the summit as Manuel Pellegrini’s men registered a 3-2 victory over Swansea, while Jose Mourinho’s charges ran out 3-0 winners at Southampton.

Manchester United’s hopes of retaining their title took another heavy dent after a 2-1 defeat at home to Tottenham.

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