Arsenal held to 0-0 draw at struggling Nottingham Forest but stretched lead at top to seven points.
Brian Brobbey completed the turnaround as Sunderland beat Crystal Palace 2-1 to climb to eighth.
Marcus Edwards was Burnley hero in 1-1 draw at Liverpool but Clarets still seven points from safety.
Lukas Nmecha's stoppage-time goal saw Leeds beat Fulham 1-0 to stay eight points clear of drop zone.
Chelsea overcame Brentford 2-0 at Stamford Bridge in Liam Rosenior's first PL game in charge.
Callum Wilson's stoppage-time strike saw West Ham win 2-1 at Tottenham to claim vital three points.
Rory McIlroy is three shots off the lead at Dubai Invitational after carding third round 68.