IN THE CLEAR.

MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal put daylight between themselves and the chasing pack at the top of the Barclays Premier League yesterday. William Gallas secured the points for Arsenal two minutes into first-half stoppage-time at the Emirates. Chelsea captain John Terry went off with an ankle injury, while defender Ashley Cole could face an FA charge for a two-fingered salute at Arsenal fans after an ill-tempered match in which there were nine bookings. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]