Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard scored the only goal of the game as the Premier League leaders beat Hull City 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium.
Noah Okafor scored a decisive 79th-minute winner as Leeds United claimed a valuable 1-0 Premier League victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road.
Xabi Alonso has urged Cole Palmer to put England's latest international snub behind him and concentrate on producing his best football for Chelsea.
Unai Emery has confirmed he is discussing a new contract with Aston Villa, signalling his desire to continue building the club despite reported interest from Manchester United and other teams.
Thierno Barry continued his impressive revival with two goals in five minutes as Everton came from behind to beat Coventry City 3-1 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Friday.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has urged his players to remain calm and keep perspective after consecutive defeats against Arsenal and Fenerbahce threatened to derail their positive start to the season.