Arsenal and Manchester United are neck and neck in England`s Premier League after the Gunners drew impressively 1-1 at Liverpool and United thumped Middlesbrough 4-1 at home in weekend action. In Europe`s other big leagues, unbeaten Bayern Munich`s lead in Germany was reduced to four points when they were held 0-0 at Borussia Dortmund, while in France Olympique Lyon opened up a four-point lead with a 3-2 away win over Paris St Germain.

Image: Liverpool`s manager Rafael Benitez, left, and Arsenal`s manager Arsene Wenger, right, watch their sides during their English Premier League tie at Anfield Stadium.

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