THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
LONDON — Javier Hernandez and Nani set each other up for goals as Manchester United beat Stoke 2-1 to go three points clear at the top of the Premier League on Tuesday.
A back-flick from Hernandez put United in front and, after Dean Whitehead headed Stoke level, the Mexico forward fed Nani for the winner.
Unbeaten all season, United not only has a three point lead but also a game in hand over Manchester City, which is at third-place Arsenal on Wednesday.
In Tuesday’s other matches, Birmingham and Fulham climbed out of the relegation zone with victories.
Birmingham won for the first time away this season came after Scott Dann’s 89th minute goal secured a 2-1 victory at Blackpool, while Fulham beat West Bromwich 3-0.