Sheffield United have extended their lead at the top of League One to three points with a 3-1 win at Bury.

Second-placed Bolton were held 2-2 at strugglers Coventry, but third-placed Scunthorpe failed to take advantage as they were held 1-1 at home to Peterborough.

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Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe, who scored two penalties: "We worked hard and knew it was going to be difficult against a top team who would press us. We were compact and at times had to do two jobs.

“The spirit today was brilliant and definitely the reaction the manager wanted after the Burnley game. To show that character, we’re happy with the point.” 

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Brighton are the new Championship leaders as they come from a goal down to win 2-1 at Fulham.

Newcastle lose 1-0 at Blackburn and drop to second.

Norwich boss Alex Neil will live to fight another day as a Nelson Oliveira hat-trick gave them a first win in three at Derby's expense.

And there were loads of late goals before the final whistles went around the country.

QPR completed a comeback win against Ipswich, Pawel Wszolek with the winner to lift the Rs to 17th.

Bristol City were leading 2-1 in the final five minutes against Reading - but were stunned by two Yann Kermorgant goals and have now lost six on the bounce.

Nottingham Forest are now periliously close to the drop zone as Conor Houriane sealed a late 1-0 win for Barnsley. It's now one point from a possible 45 for Forest.

Manchester City goalscorer Gael Clichy: "It is always a difficult game anyway but when you are a man down it is even more difficult. 

"I think it is a well deserved three points. The performance and the character of the team today was spot on."

Frustration from Jurgen Klopp. The Liverpool manager marches on to the pitch to have words with Anthony Taylor. It's safe to say he wasn't wishing the referee a happy New Year.

West Ham make three changes to the side that lost to Leicester at the weekend. Out go captain Mark Noble, Andre Ayew and Andy Carroll, as Pedro Obiang, Manuel Lanzini and Sofiane Feghouli come in.

West Ham XI: Randolph, Nortveidt, Reid, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Obiang, Kouyate, Antonio, Lanzini, Payet, Feghouli.

Manchester United make five changes to the side that beat Middlesbrough. The centre-back partnership of Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo is restored, while Matteo Darmian, Michael Carrick and Jesse Lingard also make the team. Out go Eric Bailly, Chris Smalling, Daley Blind, Marouane Fellaini and Anthony Martial.

Man Utd XI: De Gea, Valencia, Jones, Rojo, Darmian, Carrick, Herrera, Pogba, Mkhitaryan, Lingard, Ibrahimovic

Not a good day at the office for Jurgen Klopp. His Liverpool side drop points and Daniel Sturridge picks up another injury.

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Into the final two minutes and the ball is being headed back and forth before Manchester City win a free-kick. They are edging towards the three points.

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Fabio Borini concedes a free-kick just outside the Sunderland area. Another test for the home defence but they survive before Adam Lallana forces a save from outside the area. The Reds are throwing the kitchen sink at this.

Sophie Gayter: If neither Mignolet nor Karius work out give Mane a go in goal! Terrific save!

Joshua Jerrard: Claude Puel should be sacked! He is way out of his depth and is undoing everything Southampton have worked for! 

Mathew George: I don't get Liverpool. Beat City, Arsenal and Chelsea. Lose points at Bournemouth, Burnley and Sunderland. No titles this way.  

There's going to be a late finish at the Stadium of Light. Papy Djilobodji is down and receiving lengthy treatment.

Five minutes of additional time on the board.

Fourth official holds up his board, there will be FIVE minutes of additional time. 

There's a roar from the away end as Burnley come forward again, Michael Keane's downward strike tipped over by Claudio Bravo.

Norwich boss Alex Neil is easing the pressure he's feeling at the moment as Nelson Oliveira bags a quick brace to put the Canaries 3-0 up over Derby, who have had Jacob Butterfield sent off. That's a hat-trick for the Portuguese.

Gianfranco Zola's wait for a first win as Birmingham City boss looks set to continue as Brentford recover from going a goal down to lead 2-1 after a David Davis own goal.

Chris Wood has given Leeds a 3-0 lead over Rotherham - but they probably won't nick third place today as Huddersfield have gone in front at Wigan through Nahki Wells.

Graham Green: Southampton can't seem to buy a goal these days so surely they need to buy a striker in the January window.  

Mini Rahman: This new West Brom team is crazyyy coming back from behind to win matches, would be good to see them in Europa League.   

Chad Smith: I'm a Baggies fan but no way did I predict we'd be where we are at this stage of the season. But I ain't complaining!  

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How times change. Manchester City are now shoring things up to try and keep Burnley at bay, on comes John Stones for Raheem Sterling.

Two minutes to go.

Three minutes plus stoppage time for Liverpool to find a third goal. Credit to Sunderland. They have given this absolutely everything.