The battles at both ends of the Premier League have taken crucial turns in a busy set of midweek fixtures.

Arsenal got the ball rolling by putting five past a miserable Chelsea side to send them three points clear atop the Premier League table.

Liverpool could not respond on Wednesday, falling to defeat against Everton in the Merseyside derby to potentially end their title ambitions. The Toffees are closing in on being mathematically safe, but it was yet another defeat for Sheffield United, as Manchester United twice came from behind to win a typically entertaining clash.

Ten-man Bournemouth edged past Wolves, while Crystal Palace continued their strong run with a comfortable win over Newcastle at Selhurst Park.

Thursday night rounds off the action as Manchester City thrashed Brighton in their first of two games in hand over the Gunners.

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