21 December 1985 - Arsenal defeat Manchester United 1–0 at Old Trafford in the First Division, while a 1–1 draw for Liverpool at home to Newcastle United narrows the gap between first and second place to two points. Third placed West Ham are held to a goalless draw Luton. Chelsea are now four points off the top of the league after winning 2–1 at Birmingham City. Norwich City retain their lead of the Second Division and give their goal difference a major boost by beating Millwall 6–1 at Carrow Road. Wimbledon, who were only elected to the Football League in 1977 and were still in the Fourth Division three seasons ago, boost their promotion bid with a 5–0 home win over Sheffield United. A relegation crunch game at Craven Cottage sees Middlesbrough beat Fulham 3-0, lifting the visitors out of the bottom three at the expense of the hosts.