Manchester City maintain control

Robin van Persie scored twice as Arsenal came from behind to beat Norwich 2-1 in the early kick-off at Carrow Road and record a fifth successive win.

Struggling duo Wigan and Blackburn drew 3-3 in a thriller at the DW Stadium.

QPR came from behind to win 3-2 at Stoke.

Everton were another team to come from behind, sinking Wolves 2-1 at Goodison Park.

West Brom defeated Bolton 2-1 at The Hawthorns.

Sunderland v Fulham was goalless, although the hosts came closest with Kieran Richardson and Jack Colback striking the woodwork and Mark Schwarzer producing a stunning reflex save to block Stephane Sessegnon's injury-time shot.