Manchester United v Cardiff City With United's new signing Juan Mata in the starting line up, as well as former player and current Cardiff manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer returning to Old Trafford, the merchandise sellers will be hoping for brisk businessPhotograph: Michael Regan/Getty ImagesUnited's £37m man waves to the Old Trafford faithful as he warms upPhotograph: Michael Regan/Getty ImagesNot only were United playing their new signing but Robin van Persie was back in the starting line up. It only took him six minutes for him to mark his mark on the game when he reacts to Valencia's header crashing off the crossbar to guide the ball into the net off his own noggin Photograph: Tom Purslow/Man Utd via Getty ImagesJust before the hour mark Ashley Young doubled United's lead when he fired home a fine finish from 25 yardsPhotograph: Michael Regan/Getty ImagesJuan Mata, right, keeps the ball from Cardiff City's Gary Medel, left, and Craig Noone. The new signing made a confident start to his Manchester United careerPhotograph: Jon Super/APCardiff manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer applauds the Manchester United fans after the final whistle goes. Final score: Manchester United 2-0 Cardiff CityPhotograph: John Peters/Man Utd via Getty ImagesLiverpool v Everton A blue sky at Anfield – is this an omen?Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty ImagesMidway through the first half, the home side get their nose infront when, from a corner, Steven Gerrard's bullet header flies past the defender on the post and into the netPhotograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty ImagesThe sure footed Daniel Sturridge makes it 2-0 when he receives the ball from Coutinho and then slots the ball homePhotograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty ImagesSturridge gets his second and Liverpool's third just two minutes later when a long ball from the back sails over the Everton defence and Sturridge sprints clear then lifts the ball over Howard and into the netPhotograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty ImagesLuis Suarez makes it four when he intercepted a stray pass on the halfway line and then motored away from Jagielka, cutting across the defender to ensure he couldn't tackle him without fouling him and then slid a low-left footer past Howard and into the left cornerPhotograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty ImagesJust four minutes later Liverpool get a chance to make it five when Raheem Sterling is brought down by Everton keeper Tim Howard and the ref points to the spotPhotograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty ImagesDaniel Sturridge, on a hat-trick, is given penalty responsibilities by Steven Gerrard. Bet the Liverpool captain wished he took it himself when Sturridge ballooned the ball over the bar and into the stratospherePhotograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty ImagesDaniel Sturridge attempts to control the ball under pressure from John Stones. However the Liverpool striker wasn't able to control his emotions as he reacted with shock and dismay to manager Brendan Rodgers's decision to substitute himPhotograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty ImagesThe final whistle goes to end Everton's agony and Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard savours the moment and thanks the fans. Final score: Liverpool 4-0 EvertonPhotograph: Peter Byrne/PANorwich City v Newcastle United An early arrival at Carrow RoadPhotograph: Jamie McDonald/Getty ImagesSammy Ameobi sprints away from the half-hearted challenge of Robert Snodgrass as Newcastle boss the first half, the visitors have had 16 shots compared to Norwich's threePhotograph: Jamie McDonald/Getty ImagesNot content with Newcastle having the lion's share of chances, Norwich almost gift them a goal when Bradley Johnson almost puts the ball in his own net with John Ruddy helpless on the floorPhotograph: Jamie McDonald/Getty ImagesBoth teams are down to 10 men when Loic Remy and Bradley Johnson have a flare-up, shove each other a bit and then Remy goes in with his head. Johnson goes down theatrically. Referee Chris Foy is having none of it and waves his red card at both players. Norwich City 0-0 Newcastle UnitedPhotograph: Jamie McDonald/Getty ImagesSouthampton v Arsenal Fans check out the statue of Ted Bates at St Mary's Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesMidway through the first half the home side take the lead when Luke Shaw's brilliant cross from the left is met by a bullet header from Jose Fonte. Oliver Giroud, seen here tussling with with Fonte, equalises for the Gunners three minutes into the second half Photograph: Eddie Keogh/ReutersJust four minutes after equalising Arsenal take the lead when Özil cuts inside, commits a defender or two and then nudges the ball to Sanit Cazorla, whose first-time effort drifts away from the keeper and in at the left-hand postPhotograph: Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty ImagesHowever that lead only lasts two minutes as Adam Lallana prods home from Jay Rodriguez's cut back Photograph: Eddie Keogh/ReutersThis two-footed tackle on Morgan Schneiderlin meant that Mathieu Flamini was heading for an early bath. Final score: Cardiff City v ArsenalPhotograph: Chris Ison/PACrystal Palace v Hull City There's boggy conditions pitchside at Selhurst Park so it's a safe bet the grounds staff has been out on the pitch with their forks Photograph: Ian Walton/Getty ImagesJason Puncheon rifles home from Yannick Bolasie's cross after his initial shot had been blocked.Photograph: Steven Paston/Action ImagesThe heavy rain continues at Selhurst ParkPhotograph: Alastair Grant/APGoalkeeper Allan McGregor tangles with Stuart O'Keefe shortly before being sent off by referee Roger East for kicking out at the Palace player. Tom Huddlestone went between the sticks but Palace were unable add to their tally. The win moves Palace up to 14th Final score: Crystal Palace 1-0 Hull CityPhotograph: Bryn Lennon/Getty ImagesSwansea City v Fulham Supporters mill about outside Liberty StadiumPhotograph: Stu Forster/Getty ImagesFulham goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg is flapping at fresh air as Jonjo Shelvey's 23-yard curler clips the crossbar. The Swansea player had better luck just past the hour mark when his powerful shot took wicked deflections off Wilfried Bony and then Brede Hangeland to send Stekelenburg the wrong wayPhotograph: Stu Forster/Getty ImagesSwansea City's Nathan Dyer and Fulham's Brede Hangeland go toe to toe as Swansea attempt to extend their lead. They did in the 75th minute when Chico Flores's header went in off Dimitar Berbatov. It was an important victory as it ended a run of eight Premier League games without a win to allow Swansea climb clear of the relegation struggle and leave Fulham deep in trouble. Final score Swansea City 2-0 FulhamPhotograph: Matthew Childs/Action Images
