The second-placed Gunners still have a game in hand on the Reds but they are now seven points adrift after a dismal 0-0 home draw with ten-man Blackburn Rovers. The visitors from Lancashire held firm at the Emirates despite having French midfielder Steven Nzonzi sent off in the 75th minute.
Earlier, Chelsea's grip on the Barclays Premier League trophy slipped significantly when the reigning champions were held 1-1 at Stoke City. Carlo Ancelotti's side fell behind to an early opener from Jonathan Walters, but managed to level before the break through Didier Drogba's header. Both sides struck the woodwork twice in a barnstorming second half, but a draw ultimately leaves the Blues 11 points behind United, albeit with a game in hand.
Tottenham also lost ground in their battle for fourth spot with Manchester City, as they could only muster a goalless draw at Wigan and stay three points behind the Citizens, who host Sunderland on Sunday.
The rest of Saturday afternoon's action affected an absorbing relegation battle. Everton and Aston Villa fought out a 2-2 draw, Newcastle thumped Wolves at St James' Park and Birmingham notched a priceless home win over Bolton.
West Brom also snatched a vital result, coming from behind to beat Liverpool at the Hawthorns through a pair of Chris Brunt penalties, giving Roy Hodgson a huge victory against his former side.
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