Liverpool opened up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League with an emphatic and hugely impressive 3-1 win over defending champions Manchester City.
Manchester City celebrated their Premier League title on Sunday, beating Chelsea 1-0 with an early goal by Julian Alvarez in the team's home finale at a sun-drenched Etihad Stadium.
Ronaldo answered his critics five minutes after halftime with a superb finish
Sheffield United's David McGoldrick scored twice as they stunned Chelsea with a 3-0 win at Bramall Lane on Saturday, loosening the visitors' grip on a Premier League top-four place. Raheem Sterling struck a hat-trick as Manchester City crushed Brighton 5-0 at the AmEx Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday.
Manchester City won an unprecedented fourth straight English top flight title with a 3-1 win over West Ham United.
The Premier League, which has been on hold since March 13, remains suspended until at least April 30 while lockdown measures are in place in the United Kingdom until May 7, when the government is set to review the current restrictions in place.
Chelsea won their first competitive match under coach Mauricio Pochettino with a 3-0 home victory over Premier League new boys Luton Town.
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.
'Now we have to look to the next game, which is important for us, in the FA Cup'
A round-up of Sunday's action in the Premier League.
Manchester City rediscovered their swagger to beat Chelsea 2-0 and move into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on Saturday, Manuel Pellegrini winning the battle of tactical wits against Jose Mourinho.
Preview and timings of the Premier League matches this weekend
Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.
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.
Five talking-points from the Premier League weekend after Manchester United extended their winning run against Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool were made to work hard for their win at Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal losing at West Ham United.
IMAGES from English Premier League matches played on Sunday.
A summary of Tuesday's action in the Premier League.
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.
A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.
Leaders Manchester City were held to a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace
Arsenal kept up their 100 percent home record this season with a 2-0 win over West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on Monday, with new club record signing Alexandre Lacazette grabbing both the goals.
Man City set to release skipper Gundogan and Mendy
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.
'I can't comment on speculation. I don't bet and I don't do the lottery - it's not my way'
IMAGES from Saturday's action in the English Premier League.
Dean Henderson arrived at the club from Carlisle United at the age of 14,
IMAGES from the Europa League matches played on Thursday.
Liverpool's hopes of opening up a menacing five-point lead at the top of the Premier League were scuppered in unlikely fashion as struggling West Bromwich Albion snatched a 1-1 draw at Anfield
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.
Guardiola upbeat despite Man City setback at Tottenham
A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.
Newcastle grabbed a point to leave City manager Pep Guardiola frustrated.
With Crystal Palace dangerously close to being relegated, manager Patrick Vieira was sacked after 20 months in charge.
Chelsea kept alive their remote Premier League title chances with a 2-0 win over London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, set on their way by an exquisite strike from Hakim Ziyech which was quickly followed up by a Thiago Silva header.
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday.
The league has ruled out a 'pause' to the season to allow clubs to recover their squads, although the surging Omicron variant has put paid to half of the weekend's fixtures including Manchester United's home game with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Chelsea to host Burnley in Premier League season ope
Reigning champions Manchester City took the lead after 24 seconds but suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at Newcastle United.
Some English clubs may consider vaccine status of transfer targets
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