BPL: Arsenal back at summit as Manchester City climb into second

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Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League with their first win in four matches, while Manchester City recorded their ninth home win in as many league matches this season at the expense of previous leaders Liverpool.

Arsène Wenger's team had not won in the league since 4 December and fell behind at West Ham United to Carlton Cole's effort in the first minute of the second half.

However, two goals in quick succession from Theo Walcott (68, 71) turned the match on its head before Lukas Podolski wrapped up the win with a clinching third.

City also fell behind as Coutinho gave Liverpool a 24th-minute advantage in Manchester, but Vincent Kompany levelled seven minutes later and Álvaro Negredo scored what proved to be the decisive goal at the end of the first half.

There was also a memorable comeback in the day's early game, as Manchester United trailed 2-0 within 13 minutes at Hull City, but goals from Chris Smalling and Wayne Rooney brought David Moyes' side level by the 26th minute and James Chester's second-half own goal completed a fine win.

Chelsea climbed to third, with Eden Hazard scoring the only goal at home to Swansea City, while Newcastle United dismantled Stoke City 5-1.

At the bottom there were away wins for Sunderland, Fulham and Crystal Palace, while Tottenham Hotspur were held 1-1 at home by West Bromwich Albion.