Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United have established their usual top three positions in English football's Premier League with tough wins but Manchester City's lost ground with their second successive loss.
Leaders Chelsea snatched a late 2-1 win at Blackburn Rovers while Arsenal had a one nil home win over West Ham United.
Manchester United, who haven't not lost at home to Tottenham Hotspur for 21 years won 2-nil while arch rivals
Manchester City lost 2-1 at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Everton beat Stoke City 1-nil and Fulham beat Wigan Athletic 2-nil.
Chelsea lead the table with 25 points from 10 games, five ahead of Arsenal and United and eight clear of City.
