Arsenal scored a late goal to force a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa but saw their lead at the top of the Premier League cut to one point after Manchester United won 3-0 at Fulham.
Chelsea maintained their title challenge with a 1-0 victory over Reading but Liverpool suffered a 1-0 defeat at West Ham United.
The Arsenal manager was also warned to his future conduct following his touchline bust-up with former West Ham United manger Alan Pardew last month.
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey will miss the rest of the club's holiday fixtures after hobbling off with a muscle injury in the 3-1 victory at West Ham United on Thursday.
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The Tottenham Hotspur striker was at the centre of controversy after admitting to biting the arm of Javier Mascherano on Sunday.
Promoted Bournemouth are still waiting for their first Premier League points after succumbing to a controversial Christian Benteke goal in a 1-0 defeat at Liverpool on Monday.
A gang stabbed to death an Indian-origin student when he tried to stop them from stealing his friend's mobile phone. The police said Rizwan Darbar and his two friends were sitting in West Ham Park, listening to music on a mobile phone, when three youths approached and demanded the handset and money. When he began arguing, one of the trio stabbed him.
Bitter rivals Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho had wildly contrasting afternoons on Saturday as Arsenal went top of the Premier League and champions Chelsea lost again with their manager being sent off.
As Manchester City fans left Goodison Park after a 2-0 victory over Everton on Wednesday that sent their team back to the top of the Premier League, they aimed their chants across adjacent Stanley Park to title rivals Liverpool.
A stunning 87th-minute free kick by captain Steven Gerrard gave Liverpool a 2-1 victory at Aston Villa as the new Premier League season opened on Saturday.
Manchester United manager David Moyes has suffered a stuttering start to life at Old Trafford but it could have been far worse for the Scot if he had failed to retain the services of striker Wayne Rooney.
Bukayo Saka scored either side of halftime as Arsenal crushed second-bottom Burnley 5-0.
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.
Manchester United beat West Ham United 1-0 to consolidate their second place in the EPL
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has been named the Premier League manager of the month for March, while Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has won the players' award.
Charlton were relegated from the Premier League after losing 2-0 at home to Tottenham Hotspur.
Chelsea are brimming with confidence and, fortified by a seven-day break, go into Wednesday's Champions League last-16 return match as favourites to knock Paris St Germain out for the second season in a row.
Arsenal scored twice in the last six minutes to secure a 3-1 home victory over Fulham that left their London rivals deep in relegation danger.
Chelsea's on-loan Brazilian international Alexandre Pato scored on his debut to help push pathetic Aston Villa to the verge of inevitable relegation with a seventh successive Premier League defeat on Saturday. Pato, the former Milan starlet who has been kicking his heels since joining from Corinthians two months ago, came on as a 25th-minute substitute and was immediately involved in the move which led to Ruben Loftus-Cheek netting his first league goal.
The paper added that at least four managers as well as players from several teams could be affected.
The omens are good for a Chelsea side heading into Christmas top of the Premier League tree but manager Jose Mourinho does not want to give title rivals Manchester City any reason to cheer over the festive season. Check out the big games on Boxing Day.
Manchester United's England striker says he would like to reach the playing heights scaled by George Best before his career is over.
Images from the FA Cup matches played on Saturday
Manchester United are three points clear of champions Chelsea in the Premier League.
Southampton's Ronald Koeman has been named Premier League manager of the month for January, becoming the first Saints manager to receive the award on three separate occasions, while Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero won the players' award.
Sol Campbell is set to move to Turkish club Fenerbahce, English media reported on Monday
Warne will travel by helicopter from London to Cardiff before handing over the ball in the centre circle.
Manager Gerard Houllier will hope his policy of continuity pays off after an unfulfilling 2002-03 season.
David de Gea's late own goal earned Sunderland a 2-1 win over Manchester United on Saturday and a vital three points in their bid for Premier League survival.
European Champions Liverpool will take on EPL leaders Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final
Former Manchester United left back Patrice Evra announced his retirement from soccer on Monday, bringing a trophy-laden 20-year career to an end.
A 2-0 victory kept alive their slim hopes of regaining the Premier League title.
Wayne Rooney, who has scored more goals than anyone in the Manchester derby, is back after suspension and fit for Sunday's meeting between the city's two biggest clubs at the Etihad Stadium.
Ronaldo answered his critics five minutes after halftime with a superb finish
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