Chelsea took advantage of the stalemate at Arsenal, a 2-0 victory at Wigan Athletic allowing them to make ground on the top two.
Arsenal, who grabbed a late equaliser to draw 1-1 at Liverpool last week, remain top with 27 points from 11 matches.
United, who have played a game more, are level on points and goal difference but trail on goals scored. Chelsea move up to third on 24 with Portsmouth in provisional fourth on 22 after winning 4-1 at Newcastle United.
Manchester City, on 22, play Sunderland on Monday while Blackburn Rovers (21) and Liverpool (20) meet later on Saturday.
Full Coverage: English Premier League 2007
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