Spurs back on top after goalless draw at Stamford Bridge

TOTTENHAM regained top spot in the Premier League after a goalless draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea’s Timo Werner had the ball in the net in the first half but the flag was correctly raised for offside.

Frank Lampard’s side continued to be the ones pushing for a winner after the break but Spurs kept them out to remain two points ahead of their London rivals.

Substitute Edinson Cavani was the hero as Manchester United completed a 3-2 comeback win over Southampton. Jan Bednarek’s header and a fine James WardProwse free-kick had Saints dreaming of a first home league win against the Red Devils since 2003.

But half-time introduction Cavani turned the match on its head, setting up Bruno Fernandes then equalising before heading in the winner two minutes into injury time.

On Saturday Liverpool had edged their way back to the top of the Premier League table briefly but their 1-1 draw at Brighton was marked by VAR controversy and the post-match frustrations of manager Jurgen Klopp.

Brighton’s Pascal Gross levelled from the penalty spot in stoppage time, cancelling out Diogo Jota’s goal on the hour mark.

Neal Maupay had already missed one penalty for Brighton when Stuart Attwell pointed to the spot following a review late on, having decided Andy Robertson made contact on Danny Welbeck.

Liverpool had two goals ruled out for offside thanks to VAR. James Milner hobbled off late on with another muscular injury, prompting an angry Klopp to again fume at being made to play a lunchtime kick-off after midweek European action, and only being allowed three substitutions this season.

Manchester City put their goalscoring troubles behind them as the visit of Burnley ended in its customary fashion - a 5-0 win to Pep Guardiola’s side.

It was the fourth time in a row that City have beaten Burnley 5-0 at home in the league, though this one came with a difference as Riyad Mahrez netted his first hat-trick in City colours.

Raphinha’s first Premier League goal handed Leeds a 1-0 victory at Goodison Park as Everton lost for a fourth time in five games, making their early season momentum an increasingly-distant memory.

Everton had a first-half goal from Dominic Calvert-Lewin ruled out for offside, with Raphinha securing the points 11 minutes from time.

Conor Gallagher’s early goal was enough to give West Brom a crucial victory over Sheffield United in the battle at the bottom. Both sides came into the match without a win this season, but West Brom ended the day out of the relegation zone after Gallagher struck in the 13th minute.