Paddy McNair own goal hands City an opening win

New manager makes statement by dropping Joe Harte and Yaya Toure

Roberto Martínez craves result at Anfield to ease pressure

Everton face huge week with an FA Cup semi-final against Man United looming

Jamie Vardy brace puts Leicester City a step close to title party

Striker ends six-game goal drought against a Championship-bound Sunderland side

Mitrovic saves point for Newcastle to ease Benitez’s pain

New manager endured uncomfortable first home game against Sunderland

West Ham mantain European challenge with Sunderland win

The defeat sees Sam Allardyce’s team slip further into the relegation mire

Jurgen Klopp warned by police after touchline row

Liverpool manager traded angry words with Sam Allardyce after Jermaine Lens’ tackle

Tottenham edge Sunderland to first win of the season

Midfielder Ryan Mason grabbed an 82nd minute winner at the Stadium of Light

Manchester City likely to retain Manuel Pellegrini for another season

Chilean to survive end-of-season review and get significant backing in transfer market

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Top two Chelsea and Man City clash at Stamford Bridge on Saturday

Liverpool held at home by Bolton as Crystal Palace sink Southampton

Leicester City come from behind to knock out Spurs while West Brom win midlands derby

Sunderland avoid slip up against Leeds

Mackems win first FA Cup tie between sides since glorious triumph in 1973 final

Super Frank saves Manchester City’s blushes

Lampard scores in a vital late cameo to seal three points after Sunderland come from behind

Manchester City reaching top gear as title race gets interesting

Manuel Pellegrini’s team ease to victory at the Stadium of Light

Sunderland frustrate leaders Chelsea at Stadium of Light

Willian and Santiago Vergini both hit woodwork as Black Cats continue good run against Blues

Seamus Coleman wins late penalty to secure share of spoils for Everton

Gus Poyet frustrated after Sebastian Larsson puts Sunderland ahead

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City could swoop late for Radamel Falcao with €70m bid

Monaco striker’s proposed move to Real Madrid seems to be stalling

Lethargic United drop more points at Sunderland

Juan Mata’s opener cancelled out by Jack Rodwell’s header at Stadium of Light

Man City drum up Fernando transfer

The Brazilian is currently on holiday but will report for pre-season training in a fortnight

Martinez plans €25m summer transfer splash

Everton boss also to oversee major training ground revamp

José Mourinho talks down title hopes

Chelsea manager believes his side remain outsiders despite City win

Pelligrini dismisses talk of Dzeko, Rowdell exits

Manchester City boss insists he needs all his players to cope with injury list

Hart likely to miss trip to Newcastle

Pilkington could be fit for Norwich

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Rodwell set to return in a fortnight

Injury plagued City midfielder remains upbeat despite poor run of luck

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