Blackburn came from behind to beat Burnley in the local rivals' first meeting in the top flight since 1966.
Rovers were stunned when Robbie Blake opened the scoring with a superb 20-yard shot after only four minutes.
But David Dunn equalised with a low drive and Franco Di Santo nodded Rovers ahead after woeful Burnley defending.
Pascal Chimbonda added a third goal for Rovers with a precise finish into the corner before Chris Eagles grabbed a late consolation from six yards.
The win was no more than Rovers deserved after they recovered from being the first home team to concede a goal against Burnley in the league this season.
Blake's excellent strike, curled in from outside the box as Blackburn backed off, set up the derby for a sizzling start in keeping with the feverish atmosphere that had built up for at least an hour before kick-off.
With so much pride at stake between the two old rivals - both clubs being founding members of the Football League - a match of passion and tenacity was expected.
That proved to be the case early on, coupled with a lot of quality - not least the calibre of the goals.
Dunn's effort that cancelled out Blake's opener was also a peach, curled into the corner after on-loan Chelsea striker Di Santo had perfectly laid off Morten Gamst Pedersen's cross
As Rovers continued to press forward, driven on by the impressive Dunn, they created another chance but El-Hadji Diouf could only drag his shot wide.
Burnley, for all their attempts to play their way out of trouble, were struggling to keep Rovers at bay.
And the visitors contributed to their downfall when goalkeeper Brian Jensen fell under no challenge when trying to deal with a cross and Graham Alexander headed the ball up for Di Santo to nod into an empty net.
If that goal was a messy effort, Rovers' next strike was much more pleasing to the eye.
Pedersen headed cleverly into the path of Chimbonda and the defender cut inside Steven Fletcher before slotting a shot into the far corner.
At that stage it looked a long way back for Burnley, who had yet to secure a point on their travels in this campaign.
By contrast, Rovers looked to have found some confidence and were comfortably in control.
The pattern remained similar after the interval as Burnley's lack of firepower prevented them from forcing a way back into the match.
Unable to take advantage of a spell of possession, Burnley were short of ideas and could only muster a weak effort from Fletcher and a header from Steven Caldwell.
And at the other end, the uncertain Jensen almost dropped another clanger when he allowed Paul Robinson'kick to bounce and was lucky to see his opposite number's clearance go over the bar.
Robinson tried to repeat the trick moments later and once again Jensen was almost found out, needing his defenders to hack the ball away.
Burnley did manage to get a sight on goal when substitute Eagles was played in by Wade Elliott but he hesitated and the chance was gone.
Elliott also worked an opening for Alexander a little later, but the shot was blocked.
There was definite improvement from Burnley and Eagles fired a low shot narrowly wide as they pressed to reduce the deficit.
And moments later, Eagles gave Burnley a chance of pulling off an unlikely comeback when he turned in Stephen Jordan's cross.
However, Blackburn held out for the last few minutes and almost had the final word when Pedersen blazed a volley over the bar.
Arsenal 3 - 1 Birmingham
Arsenal were not quite at their clinical best but still proved too strong for Birmingham at the Emirates.
Robin van Persie opened the scoring with a precise, low drive across goal after Alex Song had played him in.
Abou Diaby doubled the lead when he smashed in a rising shot before Lee Bowyer volleyed in after Vito Mannone's mistake to halve Birmingham's deficit.
Substitute Andrey Arshavin shot wide and Robin van Persie hit the bar before Arshavin curled in to seal the points.
Arshavin's strike came at a time when Birmingham were threatening to get an equaliser but overall, the Gunners were good value for the three points that moves them up to fourth in the Premier League table.
The only blemish on the Gunners' afternoon was an injury suffered by Theo Walcott, who had started a match for the first time this season but was forced off on the half-hour mark after failing to shake off the after-effects of a robust challenge by Liam Ridgewell.
England winger Walcott had been one of three changes for Arsenal, with Kieran Gibbs playing at left-back and Mannone keeping his place in goal despite Manuel Almunia's return to fitness.
Walcott had started brightly and tested Blues keeper Joe Hart with a curling shot that came at the end of a strong run before he was replaced by Arshavin.
Arsenal had already posted warnings of their attacking intent by then, with Tomas Rosicky twice getting in good positions only to fail to connect properly with volleys.
It must have made uncomfortable viewing for new Birmingham owner Carson Yeung as he sat in the stands as president of the club for the first time since he completed his takeover.
Yeung has promised to make £40m available for new players but any green shoots of recovery that may come from that potential cash injection look a long way off on this showing.
Fielding a team with four changes from that side that lost to Burnley, the visitors, who had lost four of their last five league games going into the match, struggled to keep pace with their opponents.
And they were soon undone by Song's fine through ball and Van Persie's equally well-placed finish gave Arsenal the lead.
Moments later, Arsenal worked a great opening with some fluid football, and Diaby arrived at the far post to hammer home Rosicky's cross.
Birmingham's first effort at goal came form Sebastian Larsson, but his free-kick was pushed away by Mannone.
However, the Italian keeper was soon to make a costly mistake when he flapped at a cross and succeeded only in patting the ball down at the feet of Bowyer, who dispatched the ball into an empty net.
Arsenal almost restored their two-goal lead when Arshavin took a snap shot but Joe Hart made a decent low stop to his right.
Birmingham started the second half well and Cameron Jerome's ball almost reached Lee Bowyer via Barry Ferguson as Arsenal looked vulnerable.
But the hosts hit back and Arshavin dragged a shot wide when he looked set to score before Cesc Fabregas was just about kept out by Hart.
As Arsenal began to assume full control once more, they were presented with an indirect free-kick in the area after Larsson was harshly judged to have played a deliberate back pass.
From the set-piece, Van Persie smashed the ball against the top of the bar.
Arsenal then suffered a scare when Ridgewell's cross looked certain to be turned in before Mannone made up for his earlier error by clawing the ball away from two waiting Blues players.
But the home side's nerves were settled when Arshavin cut in from the right and curled a sweet shot into the far corner.
Arsenal might have had a fourth goal but Hart made a fine save to deny Diaby from close range and Van Persie's shot was blocked by Ridgewell.
Robin van Persie opened the scoring with a precise, low drive across goal after Alex Song had played him in.
Abou Diaby doubled the lead when he smashed in a rising shot before Lee Bowyer volleyed in after Vito Mannone's mistake to halve Birmingham's deficit.
Substitute Andrey Arshavin shot wide and Robin van Persie hit the bar before Arshavin curled in to seal the points.
Arshavin's strike came at a time when Birmingham were threatening to get an equaliser but overall, the Gunners were good value for the three points that moves them up to fourth in the Premier League table.
The only blemish on the Gunners' afternoon was an injury suffered by Theo Walcott, who had started a match for the first time this season but was forced off on the half-hour mark after failing to shake off the after-effects of a robust challenge by Liam Ridgewell.
England winger Walcott had been one of three changes for Arsenal, with Kieran Gibbs playing at left-back and Mannone keeping his place in goal despite Manuel Almunia's return to fitness.
Walcott had started brightly and tested Blues keeper Joe Hart with a curling shot that came at the end of a strong run before he was replaced by Arshavin.
Arsenal had already posted warnings of their attacking intent by then, with Tomas Rosicky twice getting in good positions only to fail to connect properly with volleys.
It must have made uncomfortable viewing for new Birmingham owner Carson Yeung as he sat in the stands as president of the club for the first time since he completed his takeover.
Yeung has promised to make £40m available for new players but any green shoots of recovery that may come from that potential cash injection look a long way off on this showing.
Fielding a team with four changes from that side that lost to Burnley, the visitors, who had lost four of their last five league games going into the match, struggled to keep pace with their opponents.
And they were soon undone by Song's fine through ball and Van Persie's equally well-placed finish gave Arsenal the lead.
Moments later, Arsenal worked a great opening with some fluid football, and Diaby arrived at the far post to hammer home Rosicky's cross.
Birmingham's first effort at goal came form Sebastian Larsson, but his free-kick was pushed away by Mannone.
However, the Italian keeper was soon to make a costly mistake when he flapped at a cross and succeeded only in patting the ball down at the feet of Bowyer, who dispatched the ball into an empty net.
Arsenal almost restored their two-goal lead when Arshavin took a snap shot but Joe Hart made a decent low stop to his right.
Birmingham started the second half well and Cameron Jerome's ball almost reached Lee Bowyer via Barry Ferguson as Arsenal looked vulnerable.
But the hosts hit back and Arshavin dragged a shot wide when he looked set to score before Cesc Fabregas was just about kept out by Hart.
As Arsenal began to assume full control once more, they were presented with an indirect free-kick in the area after Larsson was harshly judged to have played a deliberate back pass.
From the set-piece, Van Persie smashed the ball against the top of the bar.
Arsenal then suffered a scare when Ridgewell's cross looked certain to be turned in before Mannone made up for his earlier error by clawing the ball away from two waiting Blues players.
But the home side's nerves were settled when Arshavin cut in from the right and curled a sweet shot into the far corner.
Arsenal might have had a fourth goal but Hart made a fine save to deny Diaby from close range and Van Persie's shot was blocked by Ridgewell.
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Aston Villa 2 - 1 Chelsea
Aston Villa delivered a blow to Chelsea's title ambitions by inflicting a second successive away defeat on the pre-match Premier League leaders.
Chelsea took the lead when Brad Friedel failed to deal with a speculative long-range effort from Didier Drogba, but they failed to capitalise.
An unmarked Richard Dunne headed the home side level after Ashley Young's corner flicked off Frank Lampard.
James Collins headed the winner from another Young corner to stun Chelsea.
It was Collins' first goal in four years as Chelsea's defence was uncharacteristically exposed again at a set piece.
Two seasons ago, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich left Villa Park before the end of a 2-0 defeat by Martin O'Neill's side. Two weeks later then manager Jose Mourinho was dismissed.
Current Blues' coach Carlo Ancelotti has no concerns as far as his job security goes, but he will have been deeply unhappy with the lack of concentration at the back which allowed Villa to get back into the game.
Villa, with frustrated England striker Emile Heskey again confined to the bench by O'Neill until the final eight minutes, should take plenty of confidence from a hard-earned victory.
After a quiet opening, the game exploded into life when emergency referee Kevin Friend - called in at the last minute after Steve Bennett was taken ill - waved away Villa appeals for a penalty.
On closer inspection, Jose Bosingwa had wrapped his arm all over Gabriel Agbonlahor's shoulder, preventing him from capitalising on Stilyan Petrov's cross with only Petr Cech to beat.
Chelsea, fortunate not to concede a penalty, quickly poured forward, James Milner denying Florent Malouda with a smart tackle. But on their next attack the west London club took the lead.
Drogba skilfully turned Collins, but was still about 35 yards out when firing his shot at the Villa goal.
Friedel should have had the effort comfortably covered, but the 38-year-old American was deceived by the dip and bounce of the shot, and had to hide his embarrassment as he picked the ball out of net.
Chelsea, no doubt fortified by the goal, tended to offer more in the way of a threat going forward - so it was a bit of a surprise to see Villa grab an equaliser.
It had an element of fortune about it, as Lampard's attempted clearing header from Young's corner served up a chance on a silver platter for Dunne. The Republic of Ireland defender buried his header from close range.
But Chelsea now produced their best football of the half. Friedel, atoning for his earlier error, had to back-pedal furiously to tip a cheeky chip from the consistently excellent Deco over the top right-hand corner.
And a neat move of short passes played across the edge of the Villa area presented Drogba with an excellent chance, whereupon Collins produced a terrific block, throwing his body into the path of the shot.
The Blues' defence was found wanting early in the second half, however, when another corner from Young proved too much to deal with.
This time the winger picked out Collins on the far post, who was given vast swathes of undefended territory in which to rise up to nod the ball down, back across goal and into the net.
John Terry reacted by jumping around the box like a toddler with a tantrum, but the only way Chelsea could respond was to attack once again.
Chelsea took the lead when Brad Friedel failed to deal with a speculative long-range effort from Didier Drogba, but they failed to capitalise.
An unmarked Richard Dunne headed the home side level after Ashley Young's corner flicked off Frank Lampard.
James Collins headed the winner from another Young corner to stun Chelsea.
It was Collins' first goal in four years as Chelsea's defence was uncharacteristically exposed again at a set piece.
Two seasons ago, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich left Villa Park before the end of a 2-0 defeat by Martin O'Neill's side. Two weeks later then manager Jose Mourinho was dismissed.
Current Blues' coach Carlo Ancelotti has no concerns as far as his job security goes, but he will have been deeply unhappy with the lack of concentration at the back which allowed Villa to get back into the game.
Villa, with frustrated England striker Emile Heskey again confined to the bench by O'Neill until the final eight minutes, should take plenty of confidence from a hard-earned victory.
After a quiet opening, the game exploded into life when emergency referee Kevin Friend - called in at the last minute after Steve Bennett was taken ill - waved away Villa appeals for a penalty.
On closer inspection, Jose Bosingwa had wrapped his arm all over Gabriel Agbonlahor's shoulder, preventing him from capitalising on Stilyan Petrov's cross with only Petr Cech to beat.
Chelsea, fortunate not to concede a penalty, quickly poured forward, James Milner denying Florent Malouda with a smart tackle. But on their next attack the west London club took the lead.
Drogba skilfully turned Collins, but was still about 35 yards out when firing his shot at the Villa goal.
Friedel should have had the effort comfortably covered, but the 38-year-old American was deceived by the dip and bounce of the shot, and had to hide his embarrassment as he picked the ball out of net.
It had an element of fortune about it, as Lampard's attempted clearing header from Young's corner served up a chance on a silver platter for Dunne. The Republic of Ireland defender buried his header from close range.
But Chelsea now produced their best football of the half. Friedel, atoning for his earlier error, had to back-pedal furiously to tip a cheeky chip from the consistently excellent Deco over the top right-hand corner.
And a neat move of short passes played across the edge of the Villa area presented Drogba with an excellent chance, whereupon Collins produced a terrific block, throwing his body into the path of the shot.
The Blues' defence was found wanting early in the second half, however, when another corner from Young proved too much to deal with.
This time the winger picked out Collins on the far post, who was given vast swathes of undefended territory in which to rise up to nod the ball down, back across goal and into the net.
John Terry reacted by jumping around the box like a toddler with a tantrum, but the only way Chelsea could respond was to attack once again.
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Everton 1 - 1 Wolverhampton
Diniyar Bilyaletdinov slid home a dramatic late equaliser as Everton denied Wolves a priceless away win.
Wolves edged a tame first half but the game came to life after the interval.
Kevin Doyle put the visitors ahead when he raced on to huge clearance by keeper Wayne Hennessey and nonchalantly flicked the ball under Tim Howard.
But Bilyaletdinov levelled from Jo's cross in a frantic finale which also saw Wolves substitute Stefan Maierhofer sent off after two yellow cards.
Such a thrilling finish seemed highly unlikely after a tepid opening period short on goalmouth incident and excitement.
Despite coming off the back off a six-game unbeaten run, Everton made a sluggish start. They created just two chances in the opening period, the best of which was wated by Tim Cahill.
A long pass upfield fell to Louis Saha whose poor attempt to control the ball allowed Cahill to race through to the edge of the box, but he rushed his attempt and the ball sailed over the bar
Saha was then unable to keep a headed chance down from a corner, and that was about as good as it got for the hosts.
Wolves, beaten 1-0 at home by previously winless Portsmouth in their last outing, could have been forgiven for packing the defence and settling for a point against an Everton side unbeaten in six.
But boss Mick McCarthy has faith in his young side's attacking prowess.
The fact he was able to include one of his star men Michael Kightly from the start for the first time this season was a huge boost.
And although winger Kightly failed to have an impact, their attacking threat was provided by the lively front pairing Sylvan Ebanks-Blake and record signing Doyle.
It was the first time McCarthy has been able to pair them in attack this term, and the duo were a constant menace to Everton's defence.
Wolves edged a tame first half but the game came to life after the interval.
Kevin Doyle put the visitors ahead when he raced on to huge clearance by keeper Wayne Hennessey and nonchalantly flicked the ball under Tim Howard.
But Bilyaletdinov levelled from Jo's cross in a frantic finale which also saw Wolves substitute Stefan Maierhofer sent off after two yellow cards.
Such a thrilling finish seemed highly unlikely after a tepid opening period short on goalmouth incident and excitement.
Despite coming off the back off a six-game unbeaten run, Everton made a sluggish start. They created just two chances in the opening period, the best of which was wated by Tim Cahill.
A long pass upfield fell to Louis Saha whose poor attempt to control the ball allowed Cahill to race through to the edge of the box, but he rushed his attempt and the ball sailed over the bar
Saha was then unable to keep a headed chance down from a corner, and that was about as good as it got for the hosts.
Wolves, beaten 1-0 at home by previously winless Portsmouth in their last outing, could have been forgiven for packing the defence and settling for a point against an Everton side unbeaten in six.
But boss Mick McCarthy has faith in his young side's attacking prowess.
The fact he was able to include one of his star men Michael Kightly from the start for the first time this season was a huge boost.
And although winger Kightly failed to have an impact, their attacking threat was provided by the lively front pairing Sylvan Ebanks-Blake and record signing Doyle.
It was the first time McCarthy has been able to pair them in attack this term, and the duo were a constant menace to Everton's defence.
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Man Utd 2 - 1 Bolton
Manchester United moved top of the Premier League with a nervy victory over Bolton at Old Trafford.
The champions took an early lead when Michael Owen's header was deflected into his own net by Zat Knight.
After Antonio Valencia lashed home his first goal for United, the hosts looked to be cruising to the three points.
But Matt Taylor headed in from Kevin Davies' cross and Bolton began to flood forward in search of an equaliser, only to be denied by some dogged defending.
Sir Alex Ferguson's men will be mightily relieved to have secured the win, which was far from convincing but sees them go a point clear of Chelsea after the Blues were beaten at Aston Villa earlier on Saturday.
Such was their dominance, United seemed to switch off mid-way through the second half and were fortunate not to be punished as Bolton laid siege to their goal.
They will have to raise their game for the trips to CSKA Moscow in the Champions League on Wednesday and then Liverpool in the league four days later.
Bolton, who drop a place to 13th, will feel their late rally was worthy of a point but, in truth, they would have been out of contention far earlier had United taken a few more of their numerous chances.
A seventh straight defeat at Old Trafford looked likely for Bolton as early as the fourth minute when Owen found himself unmarked to meet Ryan Giggs' precise cross with a glancing header.
The ball was heading wide but, unfortunately for the visitors, it struck Knight's leg and trickled into Jussi Jaaskelainen's net.
Owen, benefitting from Wayne Rooney's calf injury to make only his second league start for United, was at the heart of United's electrifying start.
The 29-year-old was one of eight changes to United's starting line-up and caused the Bolton defence no shortage of problems in the opening exchanges.
United's outstanding performer, however, was Giggs and the 35-year-old winger almost set up a second as his cross from the right was headed goalbound by Jonny Evans, only for Jaaskelainen to save brilliantly on to a post.
Bolton's five-man midfield was providing little cover for their back four - but to their credit they did get forward to support lone striker Davies whenever possible.
On one such occasion, Davies escaped the attentions of Rio Ferdinand but headed wide from an unmarked position following Sam Ricketts' centre.
Nine of Bolton's 10 league goals this season have come from set pieces and they almost continued that sequence when Taylor drove wide after Davies had chested down Gary Cahill's long punt forward.
But United were in a comfort zone and reasserted their authority with a second goal, Valencia playing a one-two with Gary Neville before drilling a powerful strike past Jaaskelainen.
Bolton had the first chance of the second half, Knight heading Taylor's free-kick straight at Edwin Van der Sar, but United, and in particular, Dimitar Berbatov ensured they were soon under the cosh once more.
The champions took an early lead when Michael Owen's header was deflected into his own net by Zat Knight.
After Antonio Valencia lashed home his first goal for United, the hosts looked to be cruising to the three points.
But Matt Taylor headed in from Kevin Davies' cross and Bolton began to flood forward in search of an equaliser, only to be denied by some dogged defending.
Sir Alex Ferguson's men will be mightily relieved to have secured the win, which was far from convincing but sees them go a point clear of Chelsea after the Blues were beaten at Aston Villa earlier on Saturday.
Such was their dominance, United seemed to switch off mid-way through the second half and were fortunate not to be punished as Bolton laid siege to their goal.
They will have to raise their game for the trips to CSKA Moscow in the Champions League on Wednesday and then Liverpool in the league four days later.
Bolton, who drop a place to 13th, will feel their late rally was worthy of a point but, in truth, they would have been out of contention far earlier had United taken a few more of their numerous chances.
A seventh straight defeat at Old Trafford looked likely for Bolton as early as the fourth minute when Owen found himself unmarked to meet Ryan Giggs' precise cross with a glancing header.
The ball was heading wide but, unfortunately for the visitors, it struck Knight's leg and trickled into Jussi Jaaskelainen's net.
Owen, benefitting from Wayne Rooney's calf injury to make only his second league start for United, was at the heart of United's electrifying start.
The 29-year-old was one of eight changes to United's starting line-up and caused the Bolton defence no shortage of problems in the opening exchanges.
United's outstanding performer, however, was Giggs and the 35-year-old winger almost set up a second as his cross from the right was headed goalbound by Jonny Evans, only for Jaaskelainen to save brilliantly on to a post.
Bolton's five-man midfield was providing little cover for their back four - but to their credit they did get forward to support lone striker Davies whenever possible.
On one such occasion, Davies escaped the attentions of Rio Ferdinand but headed wide from an unmarked position following Sam Ricketts' centre.
Nine of Bolton's 10 league goals this season have come from set pieces and they almost continued that sequence when Taylor drove wide after Davies had chested down Gary Cahill's long punt forward.
But United were in a comfort zone and reasserted their authority with a second goal, Valencia playing a one-two with Gary Neville before drilling a powerful strike past Jaaskelainen.
Bolton had the first chance of the second half, Knight heading Taylor's free-kick straight at Edwin Van der Sar, but United, and in particular, Dimitar Berbatov ensured they were soon under the cosh once more.
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Portsmouth 1 - 2 Tottenham
Harry Redknapp celebrated his return to Fratton Park with a win that kept old club Portsmouth bottom of the table.
The home fans' reception for Redknapp was in reality mild, but the opening exchanges were highly charged.
Ledley King headed Spurs ahead from a Niko Kranjcar corner before Jermain Defoe volleyed in their second.
Kevin-Prince Boateng pulled one back moments before Defoe saw red for stamping, but Spurs held on and Pompey had Michael Brown sent off at the end.
Aruna Dindane had a golden first-half opportunity to put Pompey ahead but ballooned over an open goal inside the six-yard box.
Both match-day squads featured three players who had played for the opposition in recent times, Defoe, Kranjcar and substitute Peter Crouch for Spurs, and Brown, Boateng and Younes Kaboul for Portsmouth.
Striker Defoe, fit after missing England's final World Cup qualifiers, was in the thick of the action from the outset.
He was spoken to by referee Phil Dowd in the first few seconds after a heated exchange of views with former Spurs player Brown.
The lively Defoe then burst through but England keeper David James saved his low shot comfortably.
He was in on goal again after a neat through ball from Tom Huddlestone, but the fierce low drive came back off the post with James beaten.
Portsmouth, with only one league win so far and unsettled by recent changes of ownership, showed plenty of endeavour, with the spirited Boateng at the heart of most of their attacks.
Dindane is likely to see his glaring miss repeated several times on calamity-based football compilations, while Spurs keeper Heurelho Gomes, who has endured some calamities of his own, produced some magical saves, most notably an acrobatic one-handed tip over while diving in the opposite direction after Boateng's free-kick was sharply deflected.
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Stoke 2 - 1 West Ham
James Beattie's brace helped Stoke end a run of five Premier League games without a win while extending West Ham's winless run to seven games.
The striker smashed in a penalty after Matthew Etherington had been felled by Julien Faubert but Matthew Upson levelled with a free header.
Beattie tucked in Stoke's winner after Ricardo Fuller's angled shot had been pushed into his path by Robert Green.
Stoke's Robert Huth appeared to punch Upson late on but escaped punishment.
Referee Martin Atkinson and his fellow officials missed the incident despite the England centre-back being forced to leave the field with blood pouring from a wound near to his right eye.
Upson had been caught in the face by a stray Ryan Shawcross boot earlier in the game and Huth's flailing right arm, while the players were waiting for a West Ham free-kick to be delivered into the box, re-opened the wound.
Stoke ultimately deserved their victory for a typically tenacious and high-energy performance that unsettled the Hammers from the outset.
Pulis defends Stoke 'style'
Etherington, who played 195 times for West Ham, provided most of the early threat for the home side.
He raced on to Fuller's clever back-heeled pass before being scythed down by Faubert, who was booked for his challenge, to win the penalty.
Beattie's strike from the spot was clinical, flying beyond West Ham keeper Green's dive into his top right-hand corner.
Left winger Etherington then appeared on the right before cutting in on his favoured foot, but James Tomkins deflected his 25-yard effort wide.
West Ham, by contrast, were struggling to string passes together, although much of that was down to Tony Pulis's well-drilled Stoke side as to the failings of the Hammers to find their own players.
Alessandro Diamanti had their first shot on target some 30 minutes into the game, but even that came from a set-piece after he was fouled by Salif Diao.
The Italian picked himself up, but tamely struck the 30-yard free-kick straight at Thomas Sorensen in the Stoke goal.
But the Hammers were level a couple of minutes later when an uncharacteristic lapse of confidence in the home defence gifted them an equaliser.
It came from another set-piece as defender Upson was allowed to rise unchallenged eight yards out and powerfully nod in Mark Noble's corner.
After the break, West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola pushed Diamanti further forward to help top scorer Carlton Cole, who had spent the first half playing as a lone striker and being well marshalled by Stoke centre-back Shawcross.
Zola's decision almost paid dividends straight away as the midfielder produced a neat turn on the edge of the box, but his left-footed curling effort was comfortably saved by Sorensen, who later held a low striker from the Italian.
Stoke's forays forward were becoming increasingly rare, although Shawcross did momentarily leave his defending duties on Cole to head goalwards.
Shawcross' effort was blocked by Valon Behrami and he blazed the follow-up wide.
The centre-back was soon back on defensive alert though to block an effort from Cole, who had escaped his attention for the first and only time of the afternoon.
It proved a crucial intervention as moments later Beattie scored the winner.
Fuller skipped past Upson's challenge and raced into the box and when his angled low shot was pushed away by Green, the Stoke striker was on hand to turn the ball in from close range.
West Ham brought on striker Zavon Hines, but the youngster was unable to proved the spark West Ham needed.
And as the Hammers pushed more and more men forward in search of a second equaliser, Stoke were able to exploit the gaps opening up at the other end of the pitch.
And Etherington almost had the last word, but his header from Liam Lawrence's cross flew just wide.
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Sunderland 1 - 0 Liverpool
Liverpool's stuttering season took a turn for the worse as they were beaten by a Sunderland side who went above them in the Premier League table.
The Black Cats went ahead when a Darren Bent shot was allowed to stand after deflecting in off a beach ball, which a Reds fan had thrown on to the pitch.
Bent then headed just wide before hitting the post with an angled shot.
Sunderland keeper Craig Gordon pulled off a double save from Dirk Kuyt and David Ngog late on to secure the win.
A fourth defeat of the league season will only add to the question marks over Liverpool's title credentials after they were outplayed without injured midfielder Steven Gerrard and striker Fernando Torres.
Ahead of a week in which they face a crucial Uefa Champions League tie against Lyon and host Manchester United, they only added weight to critics who label them a two-man team.
Liverpool were lethargic and looked at unease with a 5-4-1 formation manager Rafael Benitez had opted for as he tried to cope with injuries and tiredness after the recent internationals.
Benitez was probably hoping that full-backs Glen Johnson and Fabio Aurelio, as well as wingers Ryan Babel and Yossi Benayoun, would have more of an impact going forward.
But Sunderland, with a near-capacity 47,000 crowd behind them, did not let Liverpool settle and aggressively took control of the game before being rewarded with the lead in somewhat fortunate circumstances.
Bent's shot went in off a beach ball and, to compound Liverpool's misery, it was one punched on to the pitch by one of their own fans.
Bruce doubts Bent's 'balloon goal'And, despite protests from the Liverpool camp, referee Mike Jones deemed the goal legal - despite the rules of football suggesting he should have awarded a dropped ball - with Bent's tally for the season going to eight.
Sunderland were the opposite of Liverpool as they showed the greater desire and dynamism, with the midfield axis of Lorik Cana and Lee Cattermole proving a forceful and tireless presence.
The home side's manager had challenged his players to produce the consistency in performance which earned an impressive 2-2 draw at Manchester United last time out and they did not disappoint.
Liverpool were limited to long-range strikes and Babel, Aurelio and Premier League debutant Jay Spearing each put efforts wide as Sunderland's defence stood firm.
Bent nearly added to Sunderland's lead when he got on to the end of a Phil Bardsley cross - after Reina had missed the ball - but the striker's glanced header went agonisingly wide.
He also pounced on a Martin Skrtel's headed passback only to nod past Reina and shoot against the outside of the post from a tight angle.
Sunderland suffered the loss of influential duo Cattermole and striker Kenwyne Jones, but coped admirably as they held off a Liverpool side lacking ideas.
The Black Cats went ahead when a Darren Bent shot was allowed to stand after deflecting in off a beach ball, which a Reds fan had thrown on to the pitch.
Bent then headed just wide before hitting the post with an angled shot.
Sunderland keeper Craig Gordon pulled off a double save from Dirk Kuyt and David Ngog late on to secure the win.
A fourth defeat of the league season will only add to the question marks over Liverpool's title credentials after they were outplayed without injured midfielder Steven Gerrard and striker Fernando Torres.
Ahead of a week in which they face a crucial Uefa Champions League tie against Lyon and host Manchester United, they only added weight to critics who label them a two-man team.
Liverpool were lethargic and looked at unease with a 5-4-1 formation manager Rafael Benitez had opted for as he tried to cope with injuries and tiredness after the recent internationals.
Benitez was probably hoping that full-backs Glen Johnson and Fabio Aurelio, as well as wingers Ryan Babel and Yossi Benayoun, would have more of an impact going forward.
But Sunderland, with a near-capacity 47,000 crowd behind them, did not let Liverpool settle and aggressively took control of the game before being rewarded with the lead in somewhat fortunate circumstances.
Bent's shot went in off a beach ball and, to compound Liverpool's misery, it was one punched on to the pitch by one of their own fans.
Bruce doubts Bent's 'balloon goal'And, despite protests from the Liverpool camp, referee Mike Jones deemed the goal legal - despite the rules of football suggesting he should have awarded a dropped ball - with Bent's tally for the season going to eight.
Sunderland were the opposite of Liverpool as they showed the greater desire and dynamism, with the midfield axis of Lorik Cana and Lee Cattermole proving a forceful and tireless presence.
The home side's manager had challenged his players to produce the consistency in performance which earned an impressive 2-2 draw at Manchester United last time out and they did not disappoint.
Liverpool were limited to long-range strikes and Babel, Aurelio and Premier League debutant Jay Spearing each put efforts wide as Sunderland's defence stood firm.
Bent nearly added to Sunderland's lead when he got on to the end of a Phil Bardsley cross - after Reina had missed the ball - but the striker's glanced header went agonisingly wide.
He also pounced on a Martin Skrtel's headed passback only to nod past Reina and shoot against the outside of the post from a tight angle.
Sunderland suffered the loss of influential duo Cattermole and striker Kenwyne Jones, but coped admirably as they held off a Liverpool side lacking ideas.
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England call on Foster
Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster has been called into the England squad for Wednesday's 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ qualifier against Belarus as a replacement for the suspended Robert Green.
Foster originally missed out on selection after being sent for scans on bruised ribs sustained in Manchester United's Barclays Premier League encounter with Sunderland last weekend. However, at the time it was viewed as little more than a convenient excuse for England coach Fabio Capello to sideline the 26-year-old, who had been blamed for Kenwyne Jones's second-half header for Sunderland - just two weeks after he was held responsible for two Manchester City goals in the pulsating 4-3 derby win at Old Trafford.
But, with Green ruled out of Wednesday's game following his dismissal in yesterday's defeat to Ukraine, Capello has opted to show faith in Foster, who has been cleared to join up with the England camp after scans revealed nothing untoward. It is ironic that Foster should benefit from someone else's absence, given the number of times he has had to pull out of international squads himself as a result of various inuries.
For Green, serving a one-match ban will be a painful experience after he started the last seven internationals under Capello. Eager to make an impression following the recall of David James, the West Ham United goalkeeper lasted just 15 minutes at the Dnipro Arena before he brought down Artem Milevskiy after a mistake from Rio Ferdinand.
Initially, it seemed Ferdinand would take the punishment when he was shown the red card by referee Damir Skomina, which frustrated Capello intensely. However, after consultation with fourth official Darko Ceferin, the decision was eventually reversed with Green the man dismissed.
Foster originally missed out on selection after being sent for scans on bruised ribs sustained in Manchester United's Barclays Premier League encounter with Sunderland last weekend. However, at the time it was viewed as little more than a convenient excuse for England coach Fabio Capello to sideline the 26-year-old, who had been blamed for Kenwyne Jones's second-half header for Sunderland - just two weeks after he was held responsible for two Manchester City goals in the pulsating 4-3 derby win at Old Trafford.
But, with Green ruled out of Wednesday's game following his dismissal in yesterday's defeat to Ukraine, Capello has opted to show faith in Foster, who has been cleared to join up with the England camp after scans revealed nothing untoward. It is ironic that Foster should benefit from someone else's absence, given the number of times he has had to pull out of international squads himself as a result of various inuries.
For Green, serving a one-match ban will be a painful experience after he started the last seven internationals under Capello. Eager to make an impression following the recall of David James, the West Ham United goalkeeper lasted just 15 minutes at the Dnipro Arena before he brought down Artem Milevskiy after a mistake from Rio Ferdinand.
Initially, it seemed Ferdinand would take the punishment when he was shown the red card by referee Damir Skomina, which frustrated Capello intensely. However, after consultation with fourth official Darko Ceferin, the decision was eventually reversed with Green the man dismissed.
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Ronaldo ruled out of qualifier
Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Portugal's final 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ qualifier against Malta on Wednesday due to a right ankle injury.
The Real Madrid winger insisted he was fit to start against Hungary last night after spraining his ankle during his club's UEFA Champions League win over Marseille on 30 September. He lasted 27 minutes before being substituted in the 3-0 win over Hungary in Lisbon in which Carlos Queiroz's team moved into pole position for a play-off spot in Group 1.
"After the medical examination and the failure to recover from the injury he has suffered in his right ankle, Cristiano Ronaldo was given permission to leave the Portugal national squad," read a statement from the Portuguese federation.
"Therefore, the player cannot play the team's next match on Wednesday, October 14, in Guimaraes, against Malta."
Two goals from Simao Sabrosa and a header from Liedson earned Portugal their first home win in the qualifying campaign last night. That, coupled with Sweden's 1-0 defeat away to Group 1 winners Denmark, enabled the Portuguese to move into second place in the pool, a position they can hold if they beat Malta.
The 24-year-old had made an impact before his departure,as his shot in the 18th minute was fumbled by goalkeeper Gabor Babos and Atletico Madrid winger Simao reacted quickest to tuck away the loose ball and set his side on their way to victory.
The Real Madrid talent was then replaced by former Manchester United team-mate Nani.
The Real Madrid winger insisted he was fit to start against Hungary last night after spraining his ankle during his club's UEFA Champions League win over Marseille on 30 September. He lasted 27 minutes before being substituted in the 3-0 win over Hungary in Lisbon in which Carlos Queiroz's team moved into pole position for a play-off spot in Group 1.
"After the medical examination and the failure to recover from the injury he has suffered in his right ankle, Cristiano Ronaldo was given permission to leave the Portugal national squad," read a statement from the Portuguese federation.
"Therefore, the player cannot play the team's next match on Wednesday, October 14, in Guimaraes, against Malta."
Two goals from Simao Sabrosa and a header from Liedson earned Portugal their first home win in the qualifying campaign last night. That, coupled with Sweden's 1-0 defeat away to Group 1 winners Denmark, enabled the Portuguese to move into second place in the pool, a position they can hold if they beat Malta.
The 24-year-old had made an impact before his departure,as his shot in the 18th minute was fumbled by goalkeeper Gabor Babos and Atletico Madrid winger Simao reacted quickest to tuck away the loose ball and set his side on their way to victory.
The Real Madrid talent was then replaced by former Manchester United team-mate Nani.
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Bruce fearful of player injuries
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has revealed his fears over the fitness of players who have gone away on international duty.
The Black Cats boss says he is concerned given past experiences with players returning injured.
"Last time [defender] George McCartney pulled a hamstring and [goalkeeper] Marton Fulop hurt his calf," he told BBC Newcastle.
"That's the big worry for me, we're not the biggest of squads."
There were also disappointments with players missing out on call-ups including striker Darren Bent, who was omitted from England's party for the qualifiers with the Ukraine and Belarus.
The 25-year-old leads the Premier League goalscoring charts as far as English players are concerned with seven goals - just one short of overall top scorer Fernando Torres.
And Bruce admitted the striker can feel hard done by in missing out.
"Managers make decisions, pick squads, that's not anything to do with me thankfully - it's enough to pick a team here," he said.
The Black Cats boss says he is concerned given past experiences with players returning injured.
"Last time [defender] George McCartney pulled a hamstring and [goalkeeper] Marton Fulop hurt his calf," he told BBC Newcastle.
"That's the big worry for me, we're not the biggest of squads."
There were also disappointments with players missing out on call-ups including striker Darren Bent, who was omitted from England's party for the qualifiers with the Ukraine and Belarus.
The 25-year-old leads the Premier League goalscoring charts as far as English players are concerned with seven goals - just one short of overall top scorer Fernando Torres.
And Bruce admitted the striker can feel hard done by in missing out.
"Managers make decisions, pick squads, that's not anything to do with me thankfully - it's enough to pick a team here," he said.
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Chelsea 2 - 0 Liverpool
Nicolas Anelka and Florent Malouda sent Chelsea back to the top of the Premier League as their second-half goals gave Carlo Ancelotti's side a deserved victory over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
The enigmatic Didier Drogba - who mixed theatrics with threat in an encounter that was competitive rather than compelling - won the battle of the strikers with Liverpool's Fernando Torres to make decisive contributions and set up Chelsea's win.
Drogba, who infuriated Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez with his antics when coming into contact with opposing defenders, set up former Liverpool striker Anelka for a simple close-range finish on the hour to break the deadlock.
And in injury time he made light of the presence of Jamie Carragher and Fabio Aurelio to slide in another cross for substitute Malouda to seal the win.
Chelsea boss Ancelotti's usually impassive mask slipped in a wild touchline celebration, acknowledging the significance of beating a Liverpool side expected to be a serious threat to their Premier League ambitions, plus the importance of reacting swiftly to the shock defeat at Wigan.
And it was all done without suspended keeper Petr Cech, with his replacement Hilario distinguishing himself when called upon.
For Liverpool and manager Benitez, defeat capped a disappointing week after they slumped against Fiorentina in the Champions League on Tuesday.
The Reds threatened only occasionally, with Torres subdued by a magnificent performance from Chelsea and England captain John Terry, who repelled any danger that came his side's way.
Ancelotti pleased with important win
Substitute Yossi Benayoun missed the visitors' best chance, but that came after Malouda had doubled Chelsea's advantage, with Hilario also clawing away Steven Gerrard's 20-yard drive in the closing stages.
It was Liverpool's third league defeat of the season, eclipsing the number of losses they had in their entire campaign last term, and Benitez has much to ponder in the international break as they failed to rise to a vital occasion.
Emotions could not be more contrasting for counterpart Ancelotti, who will see his reputation at Stamford Bridge enhanced after the Blues ultimately out-manoeuvred their opponents.
Liverpool's midfield was strengthened by the return of Javier Mascherano after injury - and he played a crucial role in protecting his defence in a scrappy, niggly opening period.
The enigmatic Didier Drogba - who mixed theatrics with threat in an encounter that was competitive rather than compelling - won the battle of the strikers with Liverpool's Fernando Torres to make decisive contributions and set up Chelsea's win.
Drogba, who infuriated Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez with his antics when coming into contact with opposing defenders, set up former Liverpool striker Anelka for a simple close-range finish on the hour to break the deadlock.
And in injury time he made light of the presence of Jamie Carragher and Fabio Aurelio to slide in another cross for substitute Malouda to seal the win.
Chelsea boss Ancelotti's usually impassive mask slipped in a wild touchline celebration, acknowledging the significance of beating a Liverpool side expected to be a serious threat to their Premier League ambitions, plus the importance of reacting swiftly to the shock defeat at Wigan.
And it was all done without suspended keeper Petr Cech, with his replacement Hilario distinguishing himself when called upon.
For Liverpool and manager Benitez, defeat capped a disappointing week after they slumped against Fiorentina in the Champions League on Tuesday.
The Reds threatened only occasionally, with Torres subdued by a magnificent performance from Chelsea and England captain John Terry, who repelled any danger that came his side's way.
Ancelotti pleased with important win
Substitute Yossi Benayoun missed the visitors' best chance, but that came after Malouda had doubled Chelsea's advantage, with Hilario also clawing away Steven Gerrard's 20-yard drive in the closing stages.
It was Liverpool's third league defeat of the season, eclipsing the number of losses they had in their entire campaign last term, and Benitez has much to ponder in the international break as they failed to rise to a vital occasion.
Emotions could not be more contrasting for counterpart Ancelotti, who will see his reputation at Stamford Bridge enhanced after the Blues ultimately out-manoeuvred their opponents.
Liverpool's midfield was strengthened by the return of Javier Mascherano after injury - and he played a crucial role in protecting his defence in a scrappy, niggly opening period.
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Arsenal 6 - 2 Blackburn
Arsenal produced a performance of flair and invention to hammer Blackburn.
Rovers struck first when Steven Nzonzi headed in from Paul Robinson's free-kick before Thomas Vermaelen lashed in a 20-yard drive to level.
David Dunn made it 2-1 to Rovers with a deflected shot before Robin van Persie coolly slotted home from 12 yards.
Andrey Arshavin's low shot put Arsenal ahead before Cesc Fabregas volleyed in, Theo Walcott slotted home and Nicklas Bendtner's drive sealed the romp.
It was the perfect start for Arsene Wenger as he entered his era as the longest-serving Arsenal boss - he celebrated 13 years in charge of the club in midweek.
And all the hallmarks of Wenger's influence on the Gunners were on display as they put on a masterclass of attacking brilliance and creativity - but they also showed glimpses of defensive frailty.
Wenger praises 'clinical' Arsenal
While Fabregas was at his imperious best, running through the full range of his passing - and scoring with a sweet strike - there was also hesitation at the back from Arsenal and a susceptibility to the long ball.
And Rovers took full advantage of that early on when keeper Robinson launched a free-kick from within his own half and Nzonzi out-jumped Vermaelen to loop in a header.
But Arsenal look more resilient this season and while they might have folded against a Sam Allardyce side in the past, they quickly regained their composure.
They almost equalised when Fabregas headed against the bar and Arshavin's cross-cum-shot zipped narrowly wide before they got the leveller through Vermaelen.
The centre-back might have been at fault - along with keeper Vito Mannone - for Rovers' opener, but he made up for that with a fierce drive into the bottom corner from outside the box.
As Arsenal threatened to completely dominate, Fabregas twice tested Robinson, who made smart saves.
And from Robinson's second stop, Rovers stunned Arsenal by launching a counter-attack that ended in Dunn scoring via a defection off William Gallas.
Arsenal's response was almost immediate, as Fabregas slid a pass between two defenders for Van Persie to take one touch and rifle a low shot into the bottom right corner.
Fabregas was involved again when the Gunners took the lead for the first time, another precise pass from the Spaniard playing in Arshavin to slot in.
The creator almost turned scorer when he met Tomas Rosicky's superb cross with a header but Robinson made another fine save and Pascal Chimbonda scrambled the ball clear.
But as Arsenal threatened to run riot, they almost undid their good work again but Vermaelen fortunately got away with a challenge on Dunn that should have handed Rovers a penalty.
'Blatant pen' was turning point - Allardyce
And while the visitors were thoroughly outclassed for long spells, they did still have their chances.
Martin Olsson's fierce volley was pushed away by Mannone and, later, Vermaelen headed David Hoilett's volley against his own post.
Before that Van Persie could have added to Arsenal's lead had he headed the ball rather than chesting it down and allowing Robinson to smother.
Opportunities kept on coming for Arsenal, though, and it was fitting that their fourth goal was scored by the outstanding Fabregas, who volleyed in with the outside of his boot.
The breathtaking demonstration of the Gunners' free-flowing football showed no sign of abating and Abou Diaby shot narrowly wide before Alex Song's point-blank header was kept out brilliantly by Robinson.
Walcott hopeful of England call-up
Moments later, Fabregas' sublime lay-off invited substitute Walcott to shoot and the England winger, making his first appearance of the season after injury, cracked home a fine shot.
Fellow substitute Bendtner had a chance to score Arsenal's sixth but could not convert a one-on-one chance.
However, the Dane did get on the score sheet when he let fly with a thumping drive from outside the box that flew in off the post.
Rovers struck first when Steven Nzonzi headed in from Paul Robinson's free-kick before Thomas Vermaelen lashed in a 20-yard drive to level.
David Dunn made it 2-1 to Rovers with a deflected shot before Robin van Persie coolly slotted home from 12 yards.
Andrey Arshavin's low shot put Arsenal ahead before Cesc Fabregas volleyed in, Theo Walcott slotted home and Nicklas Bendtner's drive sealed the romp.
It was the perfect start for Arsene Wenger as he entered his era as the longest-serving Arsenal boss - he celebrated 13 years in charge of the club in midweek.
And all the hallmarks of Wenger's influence on the Gunners were on display as they put on a masterclass of attacking brilliance and creativity - but they also showed glimpses of defensive frailty.
Wenger praises 'clinical' Arsenal
While Fabregas was at his imperious best, running through the full range of his passing - and scoring with a sweet strike - there was also hesitation at the back from Arsenal and a susceptibility to the long ball.
And Rovers took full advantage of that early on when keeper Robinson launched a free-kick from within his own half and Nzonzi out-jumped Vermaelen to loop in a header.
But Arsenal look more resilient this season and while they might have folded against a Sam Allardyce side in the past, they quickly regained their composure.
They almost equalised when Fabregas headed against the bar and Arshavin's cross-cum-shot zipped narrowly wide before they got the leveller through Vermaelen.
The centre-back might have been at fault - along with keeper Vito Mannone - for Rovers' opener, but he made up for that with a fierce drive into the bottom corner from outside the box.
As Arsenal threatened to completely dominate, Fabregas twice tested Robinson, who made smart saves.
And from Robinson's second stop, Rovers stunned Arsenal by launching a counter-attack that ended in Dunn scoring via a defection off William Gallas.
Arsenal's response was almost immediate, as Fabregas slid a pass between two defenders for Van Persie to take one touch and rifle a low shot into the bottom right corner.
Fabregas was involved again when the Gunners took the lead for the first time, another precise pass from the Spaniard playing in Arshavin to slot in.
The creator almost turned scorer when he met Tomas Rosicky's superb cross with a header but Robinson made another fine save and Pascal Chimbonda scrambled the ball clear.
But as Arsenal threatened to run riot, they almost undid their good work again but Vermaelen fortunately got away with a challenge on Dunn that should have handed Rovers a penalty.
'Blatant pen' was turning point - Allardyce
And while the visitors were thoroughly outclassed for long spells, they did still have their chances.
Martin Olsson's fierce volley was pushed away by Mannone and, later, Vermaelen headed David Hoilett's volley against his own post.
Before that Van Persie could have added to Arsenal's lead had he headed the ball rather than chesting it down and allowing Robinson to smother.
Opportunities kept on coming for Arsenal, though, and it was fitting that their fourth goal was scored by the outstanding Fabregas, who volleyed in with the outside of his boot.
The breathtaking demonstration of the Gunners' free-flowing football showed no sign of abating and Abou Diaby shot narrowly wide before Alex Song's point-blank header was kept out brilliantly by Robinson.
Walcott hopeful of England call-up
Moments later, Fabregas' sublime lay-off invited substitute Walcott to shoot and the England winger, making his first appearance of the season after injury, cracked home a fine shot.
Fellow substitute Bendtner had a chance to score Arsenal's sixth but could not convert a one-on-one chance.
However, the Dane did get on the score sheet when he let fly with a thumping drive from outside the box that flew in off the post.
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Aston Villa 1 - 1 Man City
Craig Bellamy's second-half equaliser earned Manchester City a deserved point and lifted them into the top four after former captain Richard Dunne threatened to wreck Gareth Barry's return to Aston Villa.
Dunne declined the opportunity to celebrate in front of City's fans when he beat Barry to James Milner's corner to head Villa in front early on.
And he almost added a second before City's growing superiority was rewarded when Bellamy turned Emmanuel Adebayor's cross high beyond Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Friedel after 67 minutes.
City looked the more likely to claim the three points in the closing stages of an entertaining confrontation between two clubs hoping to disturb the established order in the top four of the Premier League.
Dunne declined the opportunity to celebrate in front of City's fans when he beat Barry to James Milner's corner to head Villa in front early on.
And he almost added a second before City's growing superiority was rewarded when Bellamy turned Emmanuel Adebayor's cross high beyond Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Friedel after 67 minutes.
City looked the more likely to claim the three points in the closing stages of an entertaining confrontation between two clubs hoping to disturb the established order in the top four of the Premier League.
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Saturday, 17 October 2009
Arsenal v Birmingham, 15:00
Aston Villa v Chelsea, 12:45
Everton v Wolverhampton, 15:00
Man Utd v Bolton, 15:00
Portsmouth v Tottenham, 15:00
Stoke v West Ham, 15:00
Sunderland v Liverpool, 15:00
Aston Villa v Chelsea, 12:45
Everton v Wolverhampton, 15:00
Man Utd v Bolton, 15:00
Portsmouth v Tottenham, 15:00
Stoke v West Ham, 15:00
Sunderland v Liverpool, 15:00
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Saudis consider Liverpool offer
Prince Faisal could bid for a major stake in Liverpool but has concerns about the club's debt and relationship between its owners, a key aide says.
Co-owner George Gillett will travel to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to hold further talks with the Saudi Royal.
"His Highness's shareholding could go from anything from nought to 100%," Barry Didato told BBC Sport.
"But he cannot be seen as a solution to the debt or problems in the existing relationship between the owners."
The relationship between Gillett and his co-owner Tom Hicks has been strained for some time.
Each has a 50% stake in the Premier League club, yet neither can sell shares without the other's approval.
Co-owner George Gillett will travel to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to hold further talks with the Saudi Royal.
"His Highness's shareholding could go from anything from nought to 100%," Barry Didato told BBC Sport.
"But he cannot be seen as a solution to the debt or problems in the existing relationship between the owners."
The relationship between Gillett and his co-owner Tom Hicks has been strained for some time.
Each has a 50% stake in the Premier League club, yet neither can sell shares without the other's approval.
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Muntari dismisses Spurs link
Ghana international Sulley Muntari has distanced himself from rumours suggesting he is set to leave Internazionale and join Tottenham Hotspur.
Current Spurs manager Harry Redknapp signed Muntari from Udinese in the summer of 2007 when he was the manager of Portsmouth.
SULLEY MUNTARI
Muntari has struggled to impress during his time in Italy, prompting suggestions that he would welcome the chance to return to England.
However, he insisted: "I have not heard anything about this transaction, I honestly don't know anything about it.
"I only know that I am an Inter player. All my energies are devoted to this team because I am under contract with them.
"Therefore, it is pointless to talk about other sides. Would I enjoy going back to England? I am settled in Italy."
Muntari scored five goals in 33 appearances for Pompey, with his last game for the club being the FA Cup Final victory against Cardiff City in May 2008.
He has scored four times in 40 matches for Inter but has dropped out of Jose Mourinho's first-team plans recently.
Current Spurs manager Harry Redknapp signed Muntari from Udinese in the summer of 2007 when he was the manager of Portsmouth.
SULLEY MUNTARI
Muntari has struggled to impress during his time in Italy, prompting suggestions that he would welcome the chance to return to England.
However, he insisted: "I have not heard anything about this transaction, I honestly don't know anything about it.
"I only know that I am an Inter player. All my energies are devoted to this team because I am under contract with them.
"Therefore, it is pointless to talk about other sides. Would I enjoy going back to England? I am settled in Italy."
Muntari scored five goals in 33 appearances for Pompey, with his last game for the club being the FA Cup Final victory against Cardiff City in May 2008.
He has scored four times in 40 matches for Inter but has dropped out of Jose Mourinho's first-team plans recently.
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Zabaleta faces fitness race
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes hopes the hamstring injury that has forced Pablo Zabaleta to miss Argentina's World Cup qualifiers against Peru and Uruguay is not too serious.
Hughes hopes that the full-back, who sustained the problem in Monday's 1-1 draw at Aston Villa, will be ready to feature in next Sunday's clash with Wigan Athletic.
PABLO ZABALETA
Hughes told City's official website: "He's been with the Argentinian FA who have checked him out as, after the game last Monday, he said that he'd felt something with the last kick of the game.
"He felt a slight strain in the hamstring, but he needed to travel to Argentina to get it verified.
"It's a disappointment for him. Argentina have two crucial games and he wanted to be part of that, but it wasn't to be.
"He's played very well of late and that was flagged to the powers that be in Argentina. It would have been great for him to get the recognition for his good form, but it's unfortunate that he's going to miss out.
"He'll be back today (Friday) and, once we get him scanned, hopefully it won't be as bad as feared, although as it stands you have to say that there's a real doubt that he'd be available for our game at the weekend."
Hughes hopes that the full-back, who sustained the problem in Monday's 1-1 draw at Aston Villa, will be ready to feature in next Sunday's clash with Wigan Athletic.
PABLO ZABALETA
Hughes told City's official website: "He's been with the Argentinian FA who have checked him out as, after the game last Monday, he said that he'd felt something with the last kick of the game.
"He felt a slight strain in the hamstring, but he needed to travel to Argentina to get it verified.
"It's a disappointment for him. Argentina have two crucial games and he wanted to be part of that, but it wasn't to be.
"He's played very well of late and that was flagged to the powers that be in Argentina. It would have been great for him to get the recognition for his good form, but it's unfortunate that he's going to miss out.
"He'll be back today (Friday) and, once we get him scanned, hopefully it won't be as bad as feared, although as it stands you have to say that there's a real doubt that he'd be available for our game at the weekend."
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Injury-free Rio eyes World Cup
England defender Rio Ferdinand has allayed fears about his fitness and insists he is ready to star in next summer's World Cup finals in South Africa.
The Manchester United defender has featured in only two of England's last nine matches mainly because of a back problem but is set to feature in Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine.
The former West Ham United and Leeds United star said: "The last 12 months have been very frustrating. In that period I've had a few injuries.
"Before that I don't think I'd ever been out for more than two or three weeks.
"I'd had 10-12 years of being virtually injury-free so it's been difficult to adjust to having to sit on the sidelines every now and again.
"It's been quite frustrating, not just from the point of view of playing for England but from a personal point of view.
"Whether it's club or country, it's very disappointing to have to go and sit in the stands and watch the team when it's playing. Having said that, last season, I started 45 games and, at any other club, that's a lot of games.
"But United played something like 60 games - so to miss the games I did for United and England as well was a blow.
"Will I be 100 per cent fit for the World Cup? Definitely. That's what you work towards, that's what everyone works towards.
"You take it week by week and game by game and my ultimate aim is to be fit and remain fit.
"My back hasn't been a problem for me since last season and it's got a clean bill of health. I hurt my thigh just before the start of this season but there was no connection to the back."
The Manchester United defender has featured in only two of England's last nine matches mainly because of a back problem but is set to feature in Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine.
The former West Ham United and Leeds United star said: "The last 12 months have been very frustrating. In that period I've had a few injuries.
"Before that I don't think I'd ever been out for more than two or three weeks.
"I'd had 10-12 years of being virtually injury-free so it's been difficult to adjust to having to sit on the sidelines every now and again.
"It's been quite frustrating, not just from the point of view of playing for England but from a personal point of view.
"Whether it's club or country, it's very disappointing to have to go and sit in the stands and watch the team when it's playing. Having said that, last season, I started 45 games and, at any other club, that's a lot of games.
"But United played something like 60 games - so to miss the games I did for United and England as well was a blow.
"Will I be 100 per cent fit for the World Cup? Definitely. That's what you work towards, that's what everyone works towards.
"You take it week by week and game by game and my ultimate aim is to be fit and remain fit.
"My back hasn't been a problem for me since last season and it's got a clean bill of health. I hurt my thigh just before the start of this season but there was no connection to the back."
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Hodgson defends Dikgacoi
Fulham boss Roy Hodgson was less than impressed with the sending-off of Kagisho Dikgacoi in the 2-2 draw at West Ham United.
The South African midfielder was dismissed shortly before half-time for a clash with Scott Parker, but Hodgson felt that it was little more than 'handbags'.
ROY HODGSON
He told Sky Sports: "It didn't look too violent to me, I've got to say. The lad has come out of South Africa and was playing his first match.
"I don't know what happened between the two players, but I'm always disappointed when professional players get sent off for something that the word 'handbags' would be an exaggeration.
"I come from a time of playing football when there was quite a lot of violence on the football field and people actually did get head-butted and get kicked and people got hurt.
"I have a problem getting my head around two players nose to nose and one of them sent off for violent conduct. I have a problem with that."
"At most you could accuse him of being naive, that I suppose is a crime, but he's devastated and he's got my sympathy."
The South African midfielder was dismissed shortly before half-time for a clash with Scott Parker, but Hodgson felt that it was little more than 'handbags'.
ROY HODGSON
He told Sky Sports: "It didn't look too violent to me, I've got to say. The lad has come out of South Africa and was playing his first match.
"I don't know what happened between the two players, but I'm always disappointed when professional players get sent off for something that the word 'handbags' would be an exaggeration.
"I come from a time of playing football when there was quite a lot of violence on the football field and people actually did get head-butted and get kicked and people got hurt.
"I have a problem getting my head around two players nose to nose and one of them sent off for violent conduct. I have a problem with that."
"At most you could accuse him of being naive, that I suppose is a crime, but he's devastated and he's got my sympathy."
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Irons approach concerns Zola
West Ham United manager Gianfranco Zola hit out at his side's lack of belief after they needed a last-minute equaliser to rescue a point from a 2-2 draw with ten-man Fulham.
The Hammers needed a deflected Junior Stanislas strike to secure a point, having failed to take advantage of the Cottagers having Kagisho Dikgacoi sent off just before half-time.
GIANFRANCO ZOLA
Zola said: "We should have been more than 1-0 up at half-time and I had warned the players the game was not over.
"What was poor was that when we conceded a goal, the whole team lost faith and lost belief, that's what I really hate.
"I don't like that kind of attitude. We have to react and we have to be stronger. We can't let this happen after one goal again. I made those points in the dressing room.
"I smelled something was wrong because it looked too easy. We were passing the ball fantastically well and creating chances, but not scoring and that's not good.
"It was very difficult for us to get the draw but, at the end of the day, it was a fair result.
The Hammers needed a deflected Junior Stanislas strike to secure a point, having failed to take advantage of the Cottagers having Kagisho Dikgacoi sent off just before half-time.
GIANFRANCO ZOLA
Zola said: "We should have been more than 1-0 up at half-time and I had warned the players the game was not over.
"What was poor was that when we conceded a goal, the whole team lost faith and lost belief, that's what I really hate.
"I don't like that kind of attitude. We have to react and we have to be stronger. We can't let this happen after one goal again. I made those points in the dressing room.
"I smelled something was wrong because it looked too easy. We were passing the ball fantastically well and creating chances, but not scoring and that's not good.
"It was very difficult for us to get the draw but, at the end of the day, it was a fair result.
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