Premier League: Saturday's matches – in pictures

Sunderland v Southampton Some fans get to the Stadium of Light early to avoid the pre-kick-off rush to the seats Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

Though perhaps they might have wished they'd got there late as they wouldn't have seen their team go behind in the third minute to a fine Jay Rodriguez strike. Things got worse still just after the half-hour-mark when Dejan Lovren whipped a shot into the corner Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA

The deficit is halved after the restart when Fabio Borini swivelled on the penalty spot and guided a shot into the net Photograph: Lindsey Parnaby/AFP/Getty Images

Adam Johnson put the home team level when he hammered the ball into the top of the net from the edge of the area Photograph: Chris Brunskill/Getty Images

With six minutes to go a clumsy challenge by Wes Brown sees him land on Gastón Ramírez's ankle ... Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

… and judging by the reaction on Ramírez's face that hurt, and he is stretchered off. What will hurt even more is the fact is that the ref didn't even give a foul. Final score: Sunderland 2-2 Southampton Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

Manchester City v Cardiff City Referee Neil Swarbrick tests the goal line technology prior to kick-off Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images

Edin Dzeko notched Manchester City's 100th goal of the season with a scuffed effort that crossed the line before it was cleared. It was a good job the referee tested the goal-line technology before kick-off as he had to rely on Hawk-eye to give the goal as his linesman didn't see it clearly Photograph: Andrew Yates/AFP/Getty Images

Cardiff get back on level terms when Craig Noone is played in on the right, bursts into the penalty area, dummies inside Kompany with glorious ease and slips the ball in at the near post Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

The home side retook the lead just four minutes later when Jesus Navas thrashed the ball home from 18 yards Photograph: Jon Super/AP

With fifteen minutes to go the game was still in the balance until Yaya Toure's low shot into the bottom corner put it to bed Photograph: Michael Mayhew/Sportsphoto Ltd./Allstar

Substitute Sergio Aguero rounded things off a couple of minutes later, taking his side's tally to 103, before Frazier Campbell's injury-time volley brought some consolation for Welsh club. Final score: Manchester City 4-2 Cardiff City Photograph: Dave Thompson/PA

Arsenal v Fulham Arsenal fans make their way towards the stadium Photograph: Clive Mason/Getty Images

Mesut Oezil fires his shot past goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg but it's also wide of the post Photograph: Clive Mason/Getty Images

Santi Cazorla had better luck in front of goal in the second half when he notched twice with five minutes. Final score: Arsenal 2-0 Fulham Photograph: Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty Images

Crystal Palace v Stoke City The Stoke City fans show their appreciation for their former manager Tony Pulis, now the boss at Palace Photograph: Clive Rose/Getty Images

Stoke's Jonathan Walters attempts to clear the ball whilst under pressure from Adlene Guedioura Photograph: Paul Gilham/Getty Images

Five minutes into the second half Jason Puncheon attempted to erase all memories of last weekend's horrendous penalty miss when he scored to give Palace the lead. Final score: Crystal Palace 1-0 Stoke City Photograph: Clive Rose/Getty Images

Norwich City v Hull City A band on stilts entertain the fans as they arrive at Carrow Road Photograph: Scott Heavey/Getty Images

An impressive array of badges Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Action Images

Hull debutant Nikica Jelavic shields the ball from Sebastien Bassong Photograph: Christopher Lee/Getty Images

With just three minutes left on the clock Ryan Bennett rose highest at a corner to score Photograph: Christopher Lee/Getty Images

Which pleased Norwich keeper John Ruddy no end. The goal give Norwich City a vital victory over Hull and eased the pressure on manager Chris Hughton. Final score: Norwich City 1-0 Hull City Photograph: Scott Heavey/Getty Images

West Ham United v Newcastle United A scooter featuring a mural of former West Ham United legend Bobby Moore is seen outside the ground Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images

Yohan Cabaye opens the scoring of Newcastle United in the 17th minute when he swept the ball into the net Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images

James Collins gets to grips with Loic Remy, unfortunately for the home side the West Ham player as wasn't near him in the 33rd minute when Remy doubled Newcastle's lead. On the stroke of half-time and own goal by Mike Williamson put the Hammers back into the game Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images

During injury time Yohan Cabaye rounded off a fine performance with a second goal from a fine free-kick 20 yards out. Final score: West Ham United 1-3 Newcastle United Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Liverpool v Aston Villa A Liverpool fan is all smiles as he poses for a photo Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Someone else who is all smiles for the camera is Liverpool co-owner John Henry Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images

That smile disappeared half-way through the first half when Andreas Weimann notched from close range to give the visitors the lead. Christian Benteke doubled Villa's lead ten minutes later Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters

On the stroke of half-time Daniel Sturridge runs onto a Henderson backflick and lifts the ball over Brad Guzan to give Liverpool a lifeline Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters

Early in the second half Luis Suarez scampers after a Steven Gerrard long ball, then goes to ground after a nothing challenge from the outrushing Guzan and the referee points to the spot. Steven Gerrard steps up and dispatches the ball into the net with aplomb. Final score: Liverpool 2-2 Aston Villa Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters