Roundup of the latest Premier League action which saw further developments in the title and relegation fights.
A matchweek full of tough battles throughout the table saw the title race continue to stay close, whilst gaps began to form down at the foot of the table as two teams pulled closer towards safety.
Weekend
Braces from Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez either side of half-time saw Manchester City retain their lead in the title race to six points, as Pep Guardiola’s Citizens thrashed fifth-placed Manchester United 4-1 in the Manchester derby.
Liverpool remain second after Sadio Mane poked a 27th minute winner into the net from Trent Alexander-Arnold’s volleyed cross, as Jurgen Klopp’s Reds scraped a 1-0 home win over sixth-placed West Ham.
Kai Havertz struck twice whilst Christian Pulisic provided a goal and assist in a 4-0 away routing of third-bottom Burnley at Turf Moor.
Bukayo Saka snatched a goal and assist to lift Arsenal up to fourth as they edged past second-bottom Watford 3-2 in a scrappy five-goal thriller at Vicarage Road.
Down in the relegation zone, Norwich remain rock-bottom after suffering a 3-1 home loss to Brentford, as Ivan Toney became the first Brentford player to net a hat-trick in the Premier League with the Bees now sat six points clear of the drop.
Everton remain just a point above the relegation zone after suffering a ruthless five-goal thrashing at Tottenham Hotspur in Monday Night Football, as Harry Kane struck twice for the hosts to keep their top-four dream alive.
Leeds meanwhile sat two points above the drop after suffering defeat in their first match under Jesse Marsch, in which Harvey Barnes smashed in a 66th minute winner for Leicester over the Yorkshire club at the King Power Stadium.
Elsewhere, Danny Ings struck against his former team and provided assists for Ollie Watkins and Philippe Coutinho either side of Douglas Luiz’s strike, as Aston Villa thrashed Southampton 4-0 at Villa Park.
Newcastle extended their unbeaten run to eight matches as quick-fire goals from Ryan Fraser and Fabian Schar in the space of two minutes secured an eventual 2-1 home win over Brighton, which marked their very first Premier League win over the Seagulls.
Wolves’ winless run extended to three matches as Jean-Philippe Mateta and Wilfried Zaha found the net in a 2-0 win for Crystal Palace at Molineux.
Midweek
Mason Mount and Havertz both provided an assist and goal each as Chelsea strengthened their grip on third place with a 3-1 win away at Norwich.
Wolves ended their three match losing run as Raul Jimenez, Daniel Podence and Ruben Neves all found the net in a 4-0 home win over Watford, with the Hornets’ Juan Hernandez delivering their second goal with an 18th minute own goal.
Bruno Guimaraes scored a 52nd minute winner as Newcastle came from behind to defeat Southampton 2-1 at St Mary’s Stadium and pull a ten-point gap to the relegation zone, after Chris Wood had cancelled out Stuart Armstrong’s opener.
Finally, Leeds again failed to find their first win under Marsch after suffering a 3-0 home defeat to Aston Villa at Elland Road, in which Philippe Coutinho, Matty Cash and Calum Chambers all struck to lift the Villains up to ninth.
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