(CNN) -- Tottenham fought back to clinch a 3-3 draw with Arsenal that further dented their north London rivals' English Premier League title hopes as another capital club, Chelsea, claimed second place on Wednesday. Arsenal led 3-1 five minutes before halftime, but fifth-placed Tottenham rallied with a stunning strike from Tom Huddlestone and then a Rafael van der Vaart penalty after the break. The result allowed defending champions Chelsea to go second on goal difference after a 3-1 victory at home to Birmingham, leaving Manchester United six points clear with five games to play after Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Newcastle.
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Manchester United lead Premier League by six points with six matches to play
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Defending champions Chelsea go above Arsenal into second on goal difference
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Arsenal blow a 3-1 lead in six-goal north London derby draw away to Tottenham
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Chelsea capitalize with 3-1 victory over Birmingham as Florent Malouda scores twice
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