Arsenal have drawn level on points with English Premier League football leaders Chelsea after making hard work in beating Burnley 3-1.
The result lifts Arsenal to second on the table, only behind Chelsea on goal difference, although Arsenal have played one game more.
Bolton climbed out of the relegation zone with a 2-1 win over West Ham.
Meanwhile Portsmouth have put aside their off field financial problems to win their FA Cup quarter-final against Birmingham City 2-nil.