It was a poor first half performance from the Red Devils at Molineux. It featured a side without midfielder, Darren Fletcher, and the in-form Wayne Rooney, though Nani was recalled after serving his ban.
Wolves looked up for it from the start. Their offense, particularly Kevin Doyle, was asking questions of United's back-four, though goalkeeper Edwin Van Der Sar kept them at bay.
It was only going to take one goal to win it in such a tight match, and in the 73rd minute Paul Scholes latched onto a stray ball in the penalty area to give United the lead. It was the veteran's 100th goal for the club.
Arsenal on the other hand, dominated a Burnley side who had only picked up one point on the road all season.
Cesc Fabregas opened the scoring with a fine volley before being substituted due to a hamstring injury. Burnley's David Nugent equilised in the 50th minute until goals from Theo Walcott and Andrey Arshavin sealed a 3-1 Arsenal victory.
This weekend's results set up an exciting final stretch to the Premier League season. United go top with 63 points while Arsenal are level with Chelsea with 61, the Blues having played one game less.
Arsenal have the easiest schedule in their bid for the title. Their toughest opponents being home to Manchester City and away to rivals Tottenham.
United and Chelsea each play Liverpool and Spurs as well as their title showdown at Old Trafford. The Reds still have to play cross-city rivals City while Chelsea face Carling Cup finalists, Aston Villa.
The most consistent team in the league will take home the trophy, but that is never easy in such a difficult league. On any day, any team can beat any team.
The Blues are without injured goal keeper Petr Cech and left back Ashley Cole and suspended pair Michael Ballack and Juliano Belletti. They will have to find depth in its squad in order for a positive title push.
The Blues are without injured goal keeper Petr Cech and left back Ashley Cole and suspended pair Michael Ballack and Juliano Belletti. They will have to find depth in its squad in order for a positive title push.
Arsenal have been coping well without their talismanic forward, Robin Van Persie, but injuries to Fabregas and defender William Gallas could hamper their ambitions.
Manchester United have been plagued with injuries all season long. The majority of their defenders were injured for long spells and midfielders like Michael Carrick and Darren Fletcher filled in the gaps. United showed what kind of effect Wayne Rooney has on their form, putting on a sub-par performance at the weekend without the prolific striker.
All three teams are also involved in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages. If the power trio all make it to the quarter-finals, it will only make their Premier League campaigns more enduring.
