2 November 1985 - The gap at the top remains at 10 points as Manchester United beat Coventry City 2–0 at Old Trafford and Liverpool beat Leicester City 1–0 at Anfield. Everton drop down to seventh after losing 2–1 at West Ham, who move up to sixth place. Charlton Athletic keep up their Second Division promotion push with a 4–1 home win over Shrewsbury Town lifting them into second place. Grimsby Town beat Millwall 5–1 at Blundell Park. Sheffield United are now on the brink of the promotion places after beating Hull City 3–1 at Bramall Lane.