Aston Villa 0-0 Liverpool: After the Gareth Barry transfer saga, rival bosses Rafael Benitez and Martin O'Neill shake hands before kick-off

The action gets under way and the crowd are soon treated to a run from Reds star striker Fernando Torres

Sadly for him, however, the action ends on the half hour when he is forced off with what appears to be a hamstring injury

After scoring a crucial goal in midweek, Dirk Kuyt tries to force his way through but finds Barry and Nicky Shorey blocking his path

Gabriel Agbonlahor goes close for Villa but ultimately the defences come out on top as Liverpool miss the chance to go two points clear

Chelsea 1-1 Tottenham: Jermaine Jenas brings the ball forward for Spurs as they look to avoid a third consecutive defeat

At the other end, Joe Cole attempts to get the better of Ledley King as the hosts try to find a way through at Stamford Bridge

The opening goal arrives in the 28th minute when Darren Bent fails to clear Deco's corner and it hits Juliano Belletti before going in

With the interval looming, Frank Lampard accidentally sends the ball to Bent who makes up for his error by equalising for the visitors

Blues boss Luiz Felipe Scolari sends out orders to his players but a winning goal proves elusive as they have to settle for a point

Sunderland 0-3 Man City: Summer signing El-Hadji Diouf takes a tumble as the Mackems go after their second win of the season

Mark Hughes' side are also in the hunt for a second victory and see �18m buy Jo test Nyron Nosworthy and his defensive colleagues

The deadlock is broken just before the break when Stephen Ireland's low shot into the corner beats the diving Craig Gordon

Five minutes into the second half, Shaun Wright-Phillips marks his return to City by tapping home Jo's cross-cum-shot to make it 2-0

The former Chelsea player scores another soon after as the visitors wrap-up a comprehensive win over Roy Keane's team