Chelsea win and champions not

They lead defending champions, Manchester City, by eight points at the summit.

City are third.

Chelsea won 2-1 at Liverpool yesterday, while City drew 2-2 with Queens Park Rangers.

Sergio Aguero scored twice at Loftus Road.

Juan Mata netted the only goal at Old Trafford.

That is where Manchester United defeated Crystal Palace 1-0.

Southampton remain second after beating Leicester City 2-0 yesterday.

Shane Long scored both goals for the Saints.

Aston Villa and West Ham United drew goalless.

Burnley remain bottom.

This despite their 1-0 victory over Hull City.

Arsenal have a league date at Swansea City later today.

Kickoff is at six o'clock - South African time.

Jack Wilshere is back for the Gunners, while Mikel Arteta is out injured.

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