1.   Both managers were content with a result which leaves United in top spot and Swindon third.

2.   Essex as well as being the champion county take the top spot from Middlesex.

3.   Gourley and Letham hold top spots in their respective sections.

4.   He led the ballot, getting enough votes to claim the top spot as head cheerleader.

5.   Hollywood pundits predicted the movie would grab the top spot in the ratings, but they were wrong.

6.   The top spot goes to the candidate whose petitions are fled first with the city clerk.

7.   According to our survey, Seattle is now the best place to locate a business, elbowing out A tlanta for the top spot.

8.   Nike nosed out Adidas for the top spot among sports shoe manufacturers.

9.   OF GBW topped the honours in the finals of the London Breweries Squash contest as he took top spot in the veterans event.