ATHERTON Town continued their improvement in the Manchester League with a 3-1 home win over basement side East Manchester, Danny Christie blasting home a hat-trick for Town.

Leigh Athletic stay fifth following a 2-2 draw at Elton Vale, Neil Sumner and Steve Bevin netting for the Latics and Dave Malius continuing his rich scoring form with both Vale strikes.

An Abid Uddin brace saw Prestwich Heys to a 2-1 away win at Stockport Georgians, the home side going ahead after a minute thanks to a Tim Salmons goal before the visitors fought back.

In the First Division, Breightmet United take over at the top thanks to a fine 5-2 win at Belden, Ian Banks and Paul Aldred scoring twice each.

Hindsford AFC climb up the table with a hard earned 3-2 victory over Hollinwood.

Wythenshawe Town and Unsworth slip a place each after a 1-1 draw.