Two matches did take place on Thursday in front of full crowds as Liverpool beat Newcastle 3-1 and Chelsea were held 1-1 by Everton despite outbreaks at Liverpool and Chelsea.
Liverpool cruised to a comfortable 3-1 win over Newcastle United at Anfield to keep apce with Manchester City at the top of the table, while Chelsea slipped up at Stamford Bridge as Everton held the Blues to a 1-1 draw.
Leicester left Newcastle still rooted in the Premier League relegation zone with a 4-0 victory, while Crystal Palace's 3-1 win against slumping Everton piled the pressure on Rafael Benitez on Sunday.
Everton struck twice in the final 11 minutes to end an eight-game winless run with a 2-1 victory over Arsenal that lifts the pressure on manager Rafael Benitez.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes that his team’s 4-1 win over rivals Everton has set a new benchmark for the Reds in big fixtures. Watch the boss’ post-match presser here.
Liverpool thrashed local rivals Everton 4-1 to pile the pressure on former Reds boss Rafael Benitez on Wednesday, while victories for Chelsea and Manchester City ensured the Premier League top three remain separated by just two points.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits it may be difficult for Virgil Van Dijk to forget what happened to him on his last visit to Goodison Park for a Merseyside derby.
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho rescued a 1-1 draw against Manchester United as the Italian's penalty atoned for the blunder that allowed Jadon Sancho to put the visitors in front on Sunday.
Raheem Sterling, Rodri and Bernardo Silva got the goals as Manchester City cruised to a 3-0 win over Everton to move within three points of Premier League leaders Chelsea.
Chelsea opened up a two-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 7-0 demolition of Norwich, while Phil Foden starred as Manchester City moved up to second place after a 4-1 victory at Brighton on Saturday.