<p>Manchester City temporarily led the standings after winning their lunchtime kick-off 2-0 against Everton at the Etihad Stadium, but United went back to the summit despite only drawing their evening game at the Britannia Stadium. <br /><br />United and City both have 16 points from six matches with last season's champions ahead on goal difference. <br /><br />United led at Stoke with a first half goal from Nani but were pegged back when Peter Crouch headed home a corner. <br /><br />United, who had won all six league matches between the sides since Stoke gained promotion to the Premier League in 2008, took the lead with a well-struck drive from Nani after 27 minutes. <br /><br />Stoke equalised with a Crouch header, his first goal for the club. <br /></p>
<p>Manchester City temporarily led the standings after winning their lunchtime kick-off 2-0 against Everton at the Etihad Stadium, but United went back to the summit despite only drawing their evening game at the Britannia Stadium. <br /><br />United and City both have 16 points from six matches with last season's champions ahead on goal difference. <br /><br />United led at Stoke with a first half goal from Nani but were pegged back when Peter Crouch headed home a corner. <br /><br />United, who had won all six league matches between the sides since Stoke gained promotion to the Premier League in 2008, took the lead with a well-struck drive from Nani after 27 minutes. <br /><br />Stoke equalised with a Crouch header, his first goal for the club. <br /></p>