Manchester United came from two goals down to defeat Tottenham Hotspur 5-2, but a contentious penalty decision proved the catalyst for the dramatic comeback.
Liverpool's victory at Hull City earlier on Saturday turned up the heat on the Premier League champions as Rafa Benitez's men went to the summit on goal difference.
And Spurs rocked Old Trafford as they took a two-goal lead in the first half courtesy of goals from Darren Bent and Luka Modric, both players capitalising on sloppy United defending.
Twelve minutes into the second period, though, the Red Devils were handed a lifeline when referee Howard Webb pointed to the penalty spot despite Spurs goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes taking the ball when challenging Michael Carrick.
And so the turnaround ensued as Cristiano Ronaldo dispatched and Wayne Rooney soon levelled with a shot at Gomes' near post, before the former completed the comeback a minute later with a close-range diving header.
There was further salt in the wound to come for Tottenham when Rooney grabbed his second of the match before former Spurs striker Dimitar Berbatov helped bundle the ball over the line to ensure United returned to the top.
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