14 September 1985 - The Manchester derby sees Manchester United make it eight wins in a row from the start of the season as they triumph 3–0 at Maine Road. They are eight points ahead of their nearest rivals Everton, who beat Ipswich Town 2–0 at Goodison Park. Liverpool are held to a 2–2 draw by Oxford United at the Manor Ground. Arsenal go third win a 1–0 home win over Sheffield Wednesday. West Bromwich Albion still have just one point from their first eight league games after crashing 4–1 to Newcastle United on Tyneside.