Chelsea are up to third in the Premier League after thrashing Stoke 4-0.
irish international Jonathan Walters scored two own goals and missed a late penalty
Tottenham drop down to fourth following their goalless draw with bottom of the table QPR.
Aston Villa drop into the relegation zone following a 1-0 defeat at home to fellow strugglers Southampton.
Reading came from two goals down to win 3-2 at home to West Brom.
Sunderland were convincing 3-0 winners over West Ham – their first victory of the year.
Elsewhere, Fulham drew 1-all with Wigan, Everton against Swansea finished goalless and it was the same score between Norwich and Newcastle.