Hull boss Steve Bruce confirms that he and Jose Mourinho were talking about the referee throughout the game.

"I hope there were no lip-readers out there, or we will both be in trouble", he says.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's Burton Albion crush rock bottom Hartlepool United 4-0 but they stay behind leaders Wycombe Wanderers, who triumphed 4-1 at home to Southend. Carlisle United drop into the bottom two after a 2-0 defeat at Exeter, Tranmere Rovers moving out of the relegation zone with a 1-0 win at Dagenham and Redbridge.

Sunderland's Seb Larsson: "We took the lead and conceded a deflected goal. I don't know how many shots we had but we need to hit the target more than we did. We know we are tough to beat but we need to be winning. Credit to West Ham, they are doing well at the moment but I thought we should have won that game."

Hull manager Steve Bruce says he would be 'hauled in front of the FA' if he voiced his true opinion on the diving incident from Gary Cahill.

He then goes on to say that Tom Huddleston's red card 'was an awful challenge.'

West Brom goalscorer Craig Gardner: "It was a great team performance and to be fair to Villa they played well. The gaffer was brilliant at half-time and told us what to do. I'm delighted for him because he's taken a bit of flak.

"But it was a great all-round team performance. We had a game plan and stuck to it. This game could not have come at a better time for us."

Harry Siviter: A West Brom win at the Hawthorns - it's a Christmas miracle! Now to text the other half of the family to rub their noses in it…

Abdul Said: Alexis Sanchez, Danny Welbeck and Olivier Giroud all starting! If it works Arsene Wenger will be a wizard!

Gooner71: Looks like a big thanks to Lukas Podolski for scoring two in Europe - a seat on the bench.

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An 87th-minute winner by Luke Ayling against Crawley keeps Bristol City top of League One. Swindon are second after a comfortable 3-0 win at Notts County, while promotion-chasing Preston and MK Dons draw 1-1 at Deepdale. Crewe remain in serious trouble at the bottom after a 2-1 defeat Scunthorpe. Yeovil win 4-0 at Oldham, while Rochdale emerge 4-1 winners at Colchester.

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Manchester City goalscorer Frank Lampard: "Those are the kind of games we need to get results, we needed to grind them out. We were not at our best but got three points.

"I've watched Leicester and seen even though they are down near the bottom, they are not short of passion. They showed that today. We were nowhere near the force we can be sometimes, but you have to show two sides to your game and I think we did that today.

On his 175th Premier League goal, which takes him fourth on the all-time list alongside Thierry Henry: "I'm very happy with it, I thought it was going to be out of my reach. I have respect for Henry, he is one of the greatest in Premier League history and to be up there with him his incredible."

Thirty-five goals in 11 Championship games, with Birmingham City hitting six past Reading, Norwich City crushing Huddersfield 5-0 and Bournemouth scoring five in an eight-goal thriller against Cardiff City to go top of the table.

At the bottom, Steve Davies scores an 89th-minute equaliser as Blackpool secure a crucial point at Charlton, but Malky Mackay's difficult start at Wigan Athletic continues after a 2-1 defeat Watford.

Elliot Jenkin: Well that's just depressing. Can deal with losses to Manchester City, Arsenal and Manchester United, but Burnley isn't acceptable.

Paney: Today's game is going to be the biggest sign that Paul Lambert is losing the fans. This one he had to win.

Jay: So when do the calls for Ronald Koeman's head start?

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West Ham goalscorer Stewart Downing: "I thought we responded well to the penalty and it is a good point. We have had a tough week, this is not an easy place to come so overall it has been a good week for us."

Chelsea are 13 points clear of fifth-placed Southampton after today's results. I think we can bank on Jose Mourinho's men making it into the Champions League.

But will they end the season as champions? Manchester City keep pace - just three points behind still.

Liz Tray: Manuel Pellegrini's only managerial flaw is rushing players back too soon from injury. Sergio Aguero last season, many times. Vincent Kompany today.

Will: The rejuvenation of ageing midfielders like Frank Lampard and Andrea Pirlo after moving clubs should be food for thought for Steven Gerrard...

Brad Remus: Fact remains Lamps couldn't get into this Chelsea team. Salary was silly too. Had to go. Now just knock it off with the goals!

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John Roder
Match of the Day commentator

"Stoke follow up their impressive win over Arsenal with a draw, but the second half was pretty awful and in truth neither side deserved to win it. The second spell of 45 minutes was one to endure."

Former England winger Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live at King Power Stadium

"For all Leicester's huffing and puffing Manchester City were always in their comfort zone. Leicester simply lacked quality in the final third. You cannot fault Leicester's effort and commitment, but City always carried more of a threat, without playing particularly well. It looks like being a long season for Nigel Pearson. He's got his system right but needs more quality in attack."

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Former Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina,, external now at Bayern Munich, on Twitter: "Happy Birthday and welcome to the 30s club Santi Cazorla! Love you little BIG Man! Enjoy your day!"

Would there be a better present than three points at home to Newcastle today? And would that count as a Christmas present too?

Burnley 1-0 Southampton

Chelsea 2-0 Hull City

Crystal Palace 1-1 Stoke City

Leicester City 0-1 Manchester City

Sunderland 1-1 West Ham United

West Bromwich Albion 1-0 Aston Villa

MOTD's Guy Mowbray at King Power Stadium

"Manchester City were pushed, but never properly tested. Manchester City win again. Leicester City lose again."

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Five changes for Arsenal for our late game as Kieran Gibbs, Santi Cazorla, Alexis Sanchez, Danny Welbeck and Olivier Giroud all return to the starting line-up. Out go Calum Chambers, Joel Campbell, Aaron Ramsey, Lukas Podolski and Yaya Sanogo, who all started the 4-1 win away to Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Arsenal starting XI: Szczesny, Bellerin, Debuchy, Mertesacker, Gibbs, Flamini, Cazorla, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Alexis, Welbeck, Giroud.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew makes four changes to the side that started last week's 2-1 win over leaders Chelsea. Keeper Jak Alnwick starts along with Mike Williamson, Yoan Gouffran and Papiss Cisse.

Newcastle starting XI: Alnwick, Janmaat, Williamson, Coloccini, Dummett; Tiote, Colback, Gouffran, Perez, Ameobi, Cisse.