Man Utd and Leicester pull clear in top-four battle, Spurs lose

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v West Ham United - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - March 14, 2021 Manchester United's Harry Maguire in action with West Ham United's Craig Dawson Pool via REUTERS/Clive Brunskill

LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United and Leicester City strengthened their hold on top-four places in the Premier League with wins on Sunday but Tottenham Hotspur's hopes diminished as they lost at Arsenal in the north London derby.

An own goal by Craig Dawson gave United a 1-0 home win over fifth-placed West Ham United after Leicester City had thrashed visiting bottom club Sheffield United 5-0 to briefly go second.