West Ham United and Norwich City both enjoyed important wins at the bottom of the Premier League as Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey returned to haunt his former club Cardiff City.
Everton were in formidable form after thrashing Stoke City at home, while Aston Villa and Sunderland played out a scoreless draw in the Midlands.
Newcastle United made it four Premier League wins in a row after edging out West Bromwich Albion in Saturday Night Football.
Aaron Ramsey scored a goal in each half as Arsenal continue to impress at the top of the table following a 3-0 victory at Cardiff City.
Fraizer Campbell also scored.