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England round-up: Arsenal a step closer to title

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Arsenal FC are a step closer to becoming champions after a 2-0 victory over West Ham United FC.

Arsenal FC are a step closer to becoming FA Premiership champions after a 2-0 victory over West Ham United FC at Highbury tonight.

Crucial goals
Goals from Fredrik Ljungberg and substitute Nwankwo Kanu on 77 and 80 minutes sealed the win, but West Ham were denied what television pictures suggested was a goal for Frédéric Kanouté at the end of the first half.

Four points clear
Kanouté rounded Arsenal captain Tony Adams and goalkeeper David Seaman, only for defender Ashley Cole to clear his goal-bound shot - apparently from behind the line. The win puts Arsenal four points ahead of Liverpool FC and five clear of reigning champions Manchester United FC.

Lifeline for Ipswich
At the other end of the table, Ipswich Town FC improved their chances of avoiding relegation by beating Middlesbrough FC 1-0, teenage substitute Darren Bent getting the winner on 58 minutes.

Two points behind Sunderland
With their last two games against title contenders United and Liverpool, a win was essential for the Suffolk side, who are now just two points behind Sunderland AFC, who occupy the final safe position in the table.

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