Everton eased to a 3-nil win against Chelsea to boost their hopes of qualifying for Europe.
They're now just two points behind their sixth placed opponents in the Premier League.
Liverpool's Champions League qualification chances took a blow with a 2-1 defeat to Brighton.
Burnley slipped closer to relegation as they lost 3-1 at Fulham.
Leeds and Brentford have played out a 0-0 draw in the late game.
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher and defender Nathan Collins look to have come through the game unscathed ahead of the World Cup playoff next week.
The Tyne Wear Derby is the pick of today's Premier League games this afternoon.
Newcastle welcome rivals Sunderland to St James' Park from noon.
A win for the Black Cats would see them go above their neighbours into 10th.
Elsewhere, Tottenham look to keep up their recent good form with a game against Nottingham Forest.
Both sides can take a step away from the relegation zone with a victory.
Kick off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is at 2:15pm.
Aston Villa can take advantage of slip ups from Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United in the race for the Champions League.
West Ham visit Villa Park with that game also underway from 2:15pm.
