Leaders Plymouth and second-placed Portsmouth both won but third-placed Oxford let things slip at Leyton Orient to pass up two points.

The Us were 2-0 up at half-time but had on-loan Wolves winger Jordan Graham sent off as the Os hit back to level.

There were three red cards at Mansfield, who finished the game with nine men and lost to a Matty Taylor goal eight minutes into injury time for Bristol Rovers, who earlier had Jermaine Easter sent off after he had scored the opening goal in a 2-1 win.

On-loan Fulham goalkeeper Jesse Joronen scored as Stevenage beat Wycombe 2-1, while Billy Paynter's goal stopped Hartlepool's slide down down the table with a 1-0 win at struggling Dagenham and Redbridge.

Arsenal can go level on points with second-placed Manchester United if they see off Watford this evening. Gary Rose is in the chair for a dedicated live text on this one. Stay here for all the reaction from today's 3pm kick-offs - plus more tributes to the late Howard Kendall.

Man City striker Wilfried Bony, who scored two goals against Bournemouth, on his link-up with team-mate Raheem Sterling, who played behind him and grabbed three: "We talked a lot in training this week. I know he is very quick and I told him if I jump you have to run, there is no need to think about if I win the ball or not. 

"When we have the ball I look to show myself, it worked today. I am happy about the result and happy he scored three goals.”

On City's form, scoring 11 goals in their last two games: "We are on fire, now we just need to continue. It is a very important week for us – Sevilla on Wednesday in the Champions League and then the Manchester derby at the weekend."

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Henry Ellison: Rooney will take the headlines but Herrera was class, as always.

Paul: I don't like having the same old Manchester teams as the top two, but seeing Leicester and West Ham in the top five is refreshing.

Chris Johnson: Sherwood wasn't necessarily lying when he said there'd be no more relegation fights under him. Villa are not even fighting.

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Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney: “It was a very good performance. We were disappointed about the Arsenal game, and we know coming here is difficult, but it’s a well-deserved victory and we're delighted. 

"We’ve been working on a lot of things and they’re paying off for us. The Arsenal game was hopefully a one-off."

Is the scoring drought over? "Itdepends on what the press think. They call it what they like, I'll always keep trying to score, what matters to me is what my team-mates and manager think.

"I'm a strong-minded person, I’ve had that through my career, I just have to keep working hard and keep trying to help the team be successful.

"My lack of goals here at Goodison have disappointed me but thankfully I've scored today and that helped us get the victory."

On the news of Howard Kendall's death: "It was very sad news. I spoke to Duncan [Ferguson] this morning about it. It’s a sad day for Everton. I’m sure everyone at the club feels it, and I'd like to pass on my condolences to Howard’s family."

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Gillingham go top of the table thanks to a 1-0 win at bottom club Crewe secured by a sixth goal in four games from Northern Ireland international Rory Donnelly.

The Gills took advantage of defeats for Walsall - at home to Chesterfield - and Burton at Fleetwood, who won for the first time under new boss Steven Pressley.

Bury failed to score for the first time this season in a 0-0 draw with local rivals Rochdale as they missed out on a top-two place.

Wigan thrashed Colchester 5-0, while Darren Ferguson made a losing start as Doncaster manager as an early goal from Devante Cole gave visitors Bradford a 1-0 win.

Garth Crooks
Former Spurs striker on Final Score

"James McClean makes his way to Baggies fans at the final whistle, before turning to the Sunderland fans and gesturing to them, which incenses the supporters. 

"It's unnecessary - West Brom have won and taken the three points, and this is something the Football Association are going to have to look at."

Leicester striker Jamie Vardy, who scored the last-minute equaliser: "The spirit the boys have shown to fight back and be on top for the whole of the second half, it's what we deserved. We might even have won it.

"We created tons of chances and could have scored more but we'll take a point after being 2-0 down at half-time."

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Bobby Zamora's first Brighton goal since 2003 has given the leaders a 2-1 win at Leeds.

Zamora struck late with his goal extending Leeds' winless home run to 11 league games - an unwanted club record.

Reading have gone second in the table thanks to in-form striker Nick Blackman, who scores for the fifth game in a row to earn a 1-0 win over Charlton.

The Royals go above Middlesbrough, who were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Fulham.

Birmingham and Burnley both firm up their places in the top six with home wins.

The in-form Blues came from behind to beat QPR 2-1 with a Paul Caddis winner from the penalty spot, while Andre Gray struck twice to give Burnley a 2-0 derby success over struggling Bolton, who go bottom.

Preston got off the bottom but have still just won once after drawing 0-0 with Cardiff, while Brentford's 2-1 win over fellow strugglers Rotherham eases their concerns.

Here's what the top of the Premier League looks like with Arsenal due to visit Watford at 17:30 BST.

Jimmy Armfield
BBC Radio 5 live sports extra at Goodison Park

"All around the team there was a little of the old spark of Manchester United today. Everton, after the first 20 minutes, were just not in it."

The comeback kings do it again. This Leicester lot never know when they are beaten.

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Garth Crooks
Former Spurs striker on Final Score

"Manchester City have stretched Bournemouth, made the pitch really big, and have played around and through them. The Cherries have been chasing shadows, and Bony and Sterling have been the major beneficiaries.

"This has been an education, as City have an embarrassment of riches."

Dion Dublin
Former Aston Villa striker on Final Score

"Bournemouth have not been able to handle Wilfried Bony's strength today. And that fifth goal typifies the way he has played. He rolled the defender and curled the ball into the corner. All done at his pace." 

Garth Crooks
Former Spurs striker on Final Score

"Mahrez comes on, changes the game and Vardy starts firing!"

Another five goals and three points for the leaders. Before heading down the tunnel, hat-trick hero Raheem Sterling hands his shirt to a young supporter watching nearby. Superb.

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