Southampton clinched a thrilling comeback draw against Tottenham Hotspurs in their Premier League encounter on Saturday.

With Crystal Palace dangerously close to being relegated, manager Patrick Vieira was sacked after 20 months in charge.

Manchester City needed a second-half penalty from striker Erling Haaland to break the resistance of a dogged Crystal Palace.

Chelsea manager Graham Potter and his family have received anonymous death threats following the English Premier League club's poor run of results.

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Saturday

Cody Gakpo scored his first goal for the club as they halted a dismal run

Liverpool lost 2-1 at Brighton & Hove Albion in the fourth round on Sunday

Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min returned to form with two goals in his side's 3-0 defeat of second-tier Preston North End in the FA Cup fourth round and Casemiro also grabbed a brace in Manchester United's 3-1 win over Reading.

Manchester City defender Nathan Ake struck in the second half to earn a hard-fought 1-0 victory over visitors Arsenal in the FA Cup fourth round on Friday.

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

A ninth successive win in all competitions for United was celebrated with real vigour, as they moved to within a point of City in second, giving Arsenal the chance to go eight points clear at the top of the standings with a win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Tuesday.

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Monday's resumption was also a chance for those jostling at the top of the table to lay down a marker and for the strugglers to enjoy a fresh start.

A round-up of the action in the English Premier League on Monday.

Erik ten Hag's side, featuring several players who played in the World Cup in Qatar, could have doubled their lead when Anthony Martial's shot was well saved by Burnley goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell.

Addo joins Roberto Martinez (Belgium), Carlos Queiroz (Iran) and Gerardo Martino (Mexico) as coaches who immediately left their jobs after World Cup elimination this week.

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The defeat halted Brighton's impressive three-game winning streak which included a 4-1 win over Chelsea and a 3-1 victory at Arsenal in the League Cup on Wednesday.

"The best team won, we struggled from the beginning and we couldn't deal with their long balls. Usually, you press the ball to win it, but this was different. They defended so deep and so well," City coach Pep Guardiola told the BBC.

Holders Liverpool survived a penalty shootout to see off third-tier Derby County

The Gunners' only league defeat of the campaign was in September away to one of England's traditional top-six clubs, Manchester United, drawing criticism that their strong start to the season was based on wins against lesser opposition.

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Saturday

Preview and timings of the Premier League matches this weekend

Ajax wary of attacking Napoli.

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

'We are a team and a group on the pitch. Of course, it's our responsibility what happened.'

Brighton & Hove Albion's match against Crystal Palace on Saturday will also remain postponed.

Potter joins Chelsea a day after they sacked Tuchel, with the team sixth in the league on 10 points after six matches.

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Chelsea have topped the spending list with Manchester United not far behind, but West Ham United's business epitomises the TV riches which give all Premier League clubs spending power that only the elite teams in Spain or Germany can dream of.

Chelsea have completed the transfer of defender Wesley Fofana from Leicester City, both Premier League sides said on Wednesday, with the Frenchman signing a seven-year contract with the west London club.

A summary of Tuesday's action in the Premier League.

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday