2 January 1984: Liverpool and Manchester United draw 1-1 at Anfield to keep the gap at the top three points wide. West Ham miss the chance to cut the gap between themselves and the top two after being held to a 2-2 draw at Notts County. Nottingham Forest close in on the top three with a 3-2 away win over Luton Town. Tottenham's erratic league form continues with a 3-2 home defeat to Watford. Sheffield Wednesday regain their lead of the Second Division with a 3-0 home win over Oldham Athletic. Manchester City are held to a 1-1 draw at home to Leeds United and surrender their top-three place to Newcastle United, who beat Barnsley 1-0 at home.