Arsenal has returned to the top of the English Premier League after Jack Wilshere rescued a point for them in a 1-all draw at West Bromwich Albion.
The point, which put Arsenal ahead of Liverpool on goals scored, will be all the sweeter for Arsene Wenger's side on a day their bitter north London rivals Tottenham lost ground on the leaders after a 3-nil mauling by West Ham at White Hart Lane.
All Whites captain Winston Reid scored the opener for the Hammers.
Chelsea relied on two goals in two minutes late in their match at Norwich City to give them a 3-1 win that lifted them to third in the league with 14 points from seven games, two behind Arsenal and Liverpool.
Surprise package Southampton won again to go fourth, beating Swansea City 2-nil at home.
They are level on 14 points with Chelsea, with Manchester City and Spurs a point behind.
Champions Manchester United are ninth with 10 points.
