The weekend's Premier league action - in pictures

Tottenham suffered their first defeat since August in controversial circumstances against Stoke. Two Matthew Etherington goals had given the home side the lead before Emmanuel Adebayor converted a penalty when Luka Modric was adjudged to have been tripped. Adebayor soon found the net again but was incorrectly ruled offside - much to Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp's annoyance. Final score: 2-1 Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action Images

Martin O'Neill began his tenure at Sunderland with a thrilling last-minute victory. His side trailed 1-0 until the 82nd minute when David Vaughan's drive found the net. Seb Larsson's curling free-kick in the 92nd minute completed the dramatic turnaround. Final score: 2-1 Photograph: Lee Smith/Action Images

Arsenal goalkeper Wojciech Szczesny felt it necessary to plant a smacker on the boot of his team-mate Robin Van Persie after the Dutchman scored his 33rd goal in 32 games this calendar year to help the Gunners beat Everton. Final score: 1-0 Photograph: Eddie Keogh/Reuters

Luis Suárez has endured a turbulent week but his headed goal gave Liverpool victory over QPR at Anfield - their first home win in five games. Final score: 1-0 Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

After the shok of their Champions League exit in midweek, Manchester United thrashed Wolves to close the gap on neighbours and title rivals Manchester City to just two points. Wayne Rooney and Nani scored a brace each. Final score: 4-1 Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

Newcastle united suffered their third defeat in four matches as Grant Holt scored two second-half headers to earn Norwich victory. Final score: 4-2 Photograph: Ian Horrocks/Newcastle Utd via Getty Images

Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer was in the wars as his side lost to Swansea at Liberty Stadium. the win meant Swansea leapfrogged Fulham in the table. Final score: 2-0 Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images

Wigan came from a goal down to beat West Brom at the Hawthorns. Jordi Gomez netted the winner from the spot in the 57th minute. Final score: 1-2 Photograph: Paul Burrows/Action Images

Two goals inside six minutes earned Aston Villa an away win at Bolton. Marc Albrighton bagged the first before Stiliyan Petrov rifled home a long range strike to give the visitors a deserved cushion. Ivan Klasnic scored in the 55th minute for Bolton, but defeat leaves them at the foot of the table. Final score: 1-2 Photograph: Paul Currie/Action Images