The death of Wales national team manager Gary Speed, the first player to make 500 Premier League football appearances, has overshadowed the latest round of English premier league matches.
Police say the 42 year old father of two, took his own life at his home in Chester.
Swansea City drew 0-0 with Aston Villa where fans at Swansea's Liberty Stadium burst into spontaneous applause in Speed's memory during their minute's silence.
Liverpool put the brakes on Manchester City's title challenge by holding the Premier League leaders to a 1-all draw.
