Postpublished at 15:23 Greenwich Mean Time 26 October 2014
This result will be Newcastle's first win in nine away league games if they can hang on. The first since they beat Hull 4-1 on 1 March.
Van Persie smashes equaliser from eight yards
Drogba scored with near-post header
FT: Burnley 1-3 Everton, Spurs 1-2 Newcastle
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Saj Chowdhury and Mike Henson
This result will be Newcastle's first win in nine away league games if they can hang on. The first since they beat Hull 4-1 on 1 March.
Almost, almost, almost a hat-trick for the impressive Samuel Eto'o. His effort from the most acute of angles runs right across the face of goal, bounces off the post and eventually rolls into the arms of one very grateful Tom Heaton.
The ball drops over Roberto Soldado's shoulder, but the Spaniard cannot make any significant contact, sending the ball spinning off the top of his foot and into the grateful gloves of Tim Krul.
Injury time pops up almost simultaneously at White Hart Lane (five minutes) and Turf Moor (four minutes).
Liam, Stockport: How underwhelming is Manchester United's bench?! Little, if any attacking threat on there at all, could be key late on.
Pete, Manchester: The key to United's success going forward today will be Angel Di Maria. If Chelsea cut off supply to him, they will destroy United.
Phil, Huntley: Disappointed with Didier Drogba up front. I think he is way past his best, but I'll be happy for him to prove me wrong.
Steven Naismith slaloms through a couple of Burnley challenges, but Tom Heaton is out at his feet to stop an Archie Gemill nostaliga fest.
And that is goodnight from Turf Moor.
Stephen Pienaar's pass finds Samuel Eto'o on the fringes of the box and the Everton striker swings a glorious left-footed effort round Jason Shackell, beyond the stretch of Tom Heaton and into the far corner.
Andrew Smith:, external Don't understand why Burnley keep hoofing the ball up front. They look much more threatening playing the ball on the deck.
Aaron Lennon goes for something spectacular, teeing off on a dropping ball from 30 yards. His volley sails miles over though.
Spurs have only managed to work Tim Krul with two of their 15 shots.
Michael Kightley jogs to the sidelines. No time to spare now for Burnley. Marvin Sordell is on in his place.
Former England manager Graham Taylor at White Hart Lane
BBC Radio 5 live
"At half-time the Tottenham fans would have been happy, Spurs were in control. But as I said at the time, what is said in the dressing room can be surprising in terms of the impact it can have on the match. There has been a radical change in the second half in terms of Newcastle's approach to the game.
"It looks now that the home support is changing to a negative one rather than a positive one."
Everton make a switch with Steven Pienaar on in place of Leon Osman. I think that is Roberto Martinez draining seconds out of the clock as much as anything.
Half-time and Sunderland are winning 1-0 at Millwall, while Doncaster Belles are 5-0 up at London Bees - meaning that as things stand Sunderland would win the title by two points.
Both those games were scheduled to start at 14:00 GMT, but eventually started at 14:15 GMT after the Doncaster match was delayed because of traffic problems. You can listen to live commentary of Millwall v Sunderland on Radio 5 live Sports Extra, whose coverage started at 13:30.
Ten minutes to go in both the day's early kick-offs, neither Burnley or Tottenham have really dug in and set up a siege on the opposition goal yet.
Alistair Pike:, external Marouane Fellaini replaced Falcao? Better hope he's injured, otherwise that is very demoralising. Titus Bramble replacing Diego Costa?
Ian Brennan:, external No Costa and no Falcao. Favours United more than Chelsea.
Aashish:, external Costa or no Costa - it'll be a bloodbath at Old Trafford. 6-2 Chelski.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal makes two alterations to the side that drew 2-2 at West Brom on Monday.
Chris Smalling takes the place of the injured Phil Jones in the XI, while Marouane Fellaini starts after scoring as a substitute. Ander Herrera misses out. Injury prevents Radamel Falcao taking his place in the 18. Wayne Rooney is still suspended.
Jose Mourinho introduces Didier Drogba and Filipe Luis to a Chelsea side that shows two changes to the team that won 2-1 at Crystal Palace last Saturday.
Cesar Azpilicueta is suspended after being sent off at Selhurst Park, while Loic Remy has a groin problem. Diego Costa is absent after struggling with a virus this week.
Manchester United XI: De Gea, Rafael, Smalling, Rojo, Shaw, Blind, Fellaini, Mata, Januzaj, Van Persie and Di Maria
Chelsea XI: Courtois, Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Felipe Luis, Fabregas, Matic, Willian, Oscar, Hazard, Drogba.
Gareth Barry was clattered by Ashley Barnes as the Burnley substitute lost his footing heading in for a 50:50 ball.
A quick application of the magic sponge and the Everton man is up and running.
Maggie, Suffolk: Spurs are driving me mad. You always feel that they will give away a goal despite how good their football is. I did expect more after Thursday's result. No consistency.
Marouane Fellaini starts for Manchester United who are without Radamel Falcao.
Chelsea have Didier Drogba up front with Diego Costa and Loic Remy both out injured.
Full team news to come.