Harry Diamond
It’s advantage Manchester City in the title race as they leapfrogged Liverpool at the top thanks to Riyad Mahrez’s winner at Bournemouth.
The North London and Merseyside Derby’s proved tight affairs with the spoils shared, whilst late winners for Manchester United and Watford kept their respective European dreams alive.
We take a look at the 10 best pictures from the Premier League weekend…
Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris turns away Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang’s last-minute penalty to earn Spurs a point in the North London derby. The save prevented Tottenham from suffering three consecutive losses and keeps Mauricio Pochettino’s side four points clear of their North London rivals in the race for Champions League qualification.
Romelu Lukaku removes his shirt in celebration as his late winner secured Manchester United a 3-2 win over Southampton at Old Trafford. The win lifting Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side into the Premier League‘s top four.
Everton dented city rivals Liverpool’s hopes of a first top-flight title for 29 years with a goalless draw at Goodison Park, Jordan Pickford denying Mohamed Salah with the best chance of the game.
The result leaves Jurgen Klopp’s side second, one point behind leaders Manchester City.
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Jorginho curls home the winner as Chelsea took the spoils in the West London Derby with a 2-1 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Andre Gray celebrates his last-minute winner as Watford ruined Brendan Rodger’s first game in charge of Leicester with a 2-1 win at Vicarage Road.
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Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League thanks to Riyad Mahrez’s winner at Bournemouth. Despite the 1-0 scoreline, Eddie Howe’s Bournemouth failed to manage a single effort at goal.
West Ham captain Mark Noble emphatically fires home a penalty in his side’s 2-0 win over Newcastle. Declan Rice had earlier opened the scoring for The Hammers.
Florin Andone heads home a crucial winner for Brighton as they eased their relegation fears with a 1-0 win over bottom club Huddersfield. The win leaves Chris Houghton’s side five points clear of the drop zone.
Wilfried Zaha celebrates his goal as Crystal Palace continued their impressive away form with a 3-1 win at Burnley.
Diego Jota opens the scoring as Wolves beat Cardiff City 2-0 at Molineux. The win leaves the Midlands club in seventh as they seek European qualification. Cardiff remain in 18th, two points from safety.