Fernando Torres scored twice in the first half goals to give Liverpool a 2-0 win over Premier league leaders Chelsea at Anfield yesterday.
Manchester City eased some of the pressure on manager Roberto Mancini with a 2-0 win away to West Brom.
Mario Balotelli scored both goals but was later sent off.
It rules the Italian out of the Manchester derby on Wednesday.
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However City are set to appeal the decision.
Arsenal lost ground in the title race after going down 1-0 to Newcastle at the Emirates.
Andy Carroll scored for the Magpies and the Gunners finished the game with 10 men after defender Laurent Koscielny was sent off in injury time.