Chelsea maintained their seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a last-gasp 1-0 win over Everton in a tempestuous clash at...
Chelsea maintained their seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a last-gasp 1-0 win over Everton in a tempestuous clash at Stamford Bridge.
Willian broke the deadlock in the 89th minute when his smart volley from outside the penalty area deflected off Steven Naismith and sneaked past Tim Howard.
The match-winning goal came moments after Gareth Barry was sent off for a second yellow card - but in the same melee, Branislav Ivanovic avoided any sanction for an apparent attempted headbutt on James McCarthy.
Manchester City returned to winning ways in impressive style as they produced a brilliant second-half display to beat Stoke City 4-1 at the Britannia.
Sergio Aguero gave the Premier League champions the lead in the 33rd minute with a brilliant solo effort but Stoke quickly replied through Peter Crouch’s stooping header.
City played with more purpose after the break and James Milner headed them back in front before a penalty from Aguero and a fine strike from Samir Nasri sealed victory.
The win was City’s first in the league since New Year’s Day but they remain seven points behind Chelsea
Louis Van Gaal survived a scare before Manchester United moved up to third in the table with a 3-1 win over Burnley at Old Trafford.
Chris Smalling put United in front after six minutes less than half a minute after coming on to replace the injured Phil Jones.
Smalling added his unlikely second in first half injury time but the Clarets were still looking dangerous and were only denied a second equaliser when United keeper David De Gea brilliantly denied Ings.
United wrapped up the points eight minutes from time when Robin van Persie converted from the spot after Scott Arfield fouled Angel di Maria in the box.
Southampton dropped behind United to fourth after being held 0-0 by 10-man West Ham at St Mary's Stadium.
The visitors played the last half-hour with 10 men after keeper Adrian was sent off for handling outside the box under pressure from Sadio Mane.
Mane and Graziano Pelle both missed good chances for Saints as Sam Allardyce's men held on after almost constant second half pressure.
Fraizer Campbell grabbed a 72nd-minute equaliser as Crystal Palace salvaged a point in a 1-1 draw with Newcastle at Selhurst Park. Alan Pardew's first meeting with his former club since his December departure looked set to end in disappointment after Papiss Cisse gave the visitors the lead.
The striker pounced three minutes from half-time with a powerful header after superb work from team-mate Daryl Janmaat on the flank. But Campbell netted the equaliser midway through the second period when he finished off a cross from substitute Yannick Bolasie.
Record signing Brown Ideye scored his second goal in two games as West Brom continued to make progress under Tony Pulis with a 2-0 win over Swansea. Ideye - almost shipped out during the January transfer window - fired home on the hour mark before turning provider to set up Saido Berahino for the second to seal the points.
Willian broke the deadlock in the 89th minute when his smart volley from outside the penalty area deflected off Steven Naismith and sneaked past Tim Howard.
The match-winning goal came moments after Gareth Barry was sent off for a second yellow card - but in the same melee, Branislav Ivanovic avoided any sanction for an apparent attempted headbutt on James McCarthy.
Manchester City returned to winning ways in impressive style as they produced a brilliant second-half display to beat Stoke City 4-1 at the Britannia.
Sergio Aguero gave the Premier League champions the lead in the 33rd minute with a brilliant solo effort but Stoke quickly replied through Peter Crouch’s stooping header.
City played with more purpose after the break and James Milner headed them back in front before a penalty from Aguero and a fine strike from Samir Nasri sealed victory.
The win was City’s first in the league since New Year’s Day but they remain seven points behind Chelsea
Louis Van Gaal survived a scare before Manchester United moved up to third in the table with a 3-1 win over Burnley at Old Trafford.
Chris Smalling put United in front after six minutes less than half a minute after coming on to replace the injured Phil Jones.
Smalling added his unlikely second in first half injury time but the Clarets were still looking dangerous and were only denied a second equaliser when United keeper David De Gea brilliantly denied Ings.
United wrapped up the points eight minutes from time when Robin van Persie converted from the spot after Scott Arfield fouled Angel di Maria in the box.
Southampton dropped behind United to fourth after being held 0-0 by 10-man West Ham at St Mary's Stadium.
The visitors played the last half-hour with 10 men after keeper Adrian was sent off for handling outside the box under pressure from Sadio Mane.
Mane and Graziano Pelle both missed good chances for Saints as Sam Allardyce's men held on after almost constant second half pressure.
Fraizer Campbell grabbed a 72nd-minute equaliser as Crystal Palace salvaged a point in a 1-1 draw with Newcastle at Selhurst Park. Alan Pardew's first meeting with his former club since his December departure looked set to end in disappointment after Papiss Cisse gave the visitors the lead.
The striker pounced three minutes from half-time with a powerful header after superb work from team-mate Daryl Janmaat on the flank. But Campbell netted the equaliser midway through the second period when he finished off a cross from substitute Yannick Bolasie.
Record signing Brown Ideye scored his second goal in two games as West Brom continued to make progress under Tony Pulis with a 2-0 win over Swansea. Ideye - almost shipped out during the January transfer window - fired home on the hour mark before turning provider to set up Saido Berahino for the second to seal the points.
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