Manchester City were confirmed as English Premier League champions for the fifth time in six seasons on Saturday without even having to kick a ball.
Riyad Mahrez scored a hat-trick as Manchester City snapped their losing streak in FA Cup semi-finals with a 3-0 stroll over second-tier Sheffield United at Wembley on Saturday.
European champions England will wear blue shorts for both their home and away kits for this month's friendlies
The Englishman lasted 31 games, winning only 12, before the owners pulled the trigger.
A howler by Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea gifted West Ham United three vital points in their battle against relegation as the hosts secured a 1-0 Premier League win.
Manchester City moved four points clear of Arsenal atop the Premier League table with an 11th consecutive victory.
Haaland now has an astonishing 42 goals for City since joining from Borussia Dortmund last June.
A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.
Chelsea manager Graham Potter and his family have received anonymous death threats following the English Premier League club's poor run of results.
With Crystal Palace dangerously close to being relegated, manager Patrick Vieira was sacked after 20 months in charge.
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.
Images from the English Premier League matches on Saturday.
Leicester City's veteran striker Jamie Vardy came off the bench to break his long scoring drought and earn his side a 1-1 draw with a late equaliser
Southampton clinched a thrilling comeback draw against Tottenham Hotspurs in their Premier League encounter on Saturday.
A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.
Cody Gakpo scored his first goal for the club as they halted a dismal run
Liverpool lost 2-1 at Brighton & Hove Albion in the fourth round on Sunday
IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Wednesday.
Europa League kings Sevilla breezed past Manchester United into the semi-finals of their favourite competition as Youssef En Nesyri scored twice
Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.
Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min returned to form with two goals in his side's 3-0 defeat of second-tier Preston North End in the FA Cup fourth round and Casemiro also grabbed a brace in Manchester United's 3-1 win over Reading.
Manchester City defender Nathan Ake struck in the second half to earn a hard-fought 1-0 victory over visitors Arsenal in the FA Cup fourth round on Friday.
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday
Erik ten Hag's side, featuring several players who played in the World Cup in Qatar, could have doubled their lead when Anthony Martial's shot was well saved by Burnley goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell.
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Tuesday.
A ninth successive win in all competitions for United was celebrated with real vigour, as they moved to within a point of City in second, giving Arsenal the chance to go eight points clear at the top of the standings with a win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
Monday's resumption was also a chance for those jostling at the top of the table to lay down a marker and for the strugglers to enjoy a fresh start.
Manchester City needed a second-half penalty from striker Erling Haaland to break the resistance of a dogged Crystal Palace.
Addo joins Roberto Martinez (Belgium), Carlos Queiroz (Iran) and Gerardo Martino (Mexico) as coaches who immediately left their jobs after World Cup elimination this week.
IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Saturday
Holders Liverpool survived a penalty shootout to see off third-tier Derby County
The defeat halted Brighton's impressive three-game winning streak which included a 4-1 win over Chelsea and a 3-1 victory at Arsenal in the League Cup on Wednesday.
Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.
Preview and timings of the Premier League matches this weekend
'We are a team and a group on the pitch. Of course, it's our responsibility what happened.'
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.
Brighton & Hove Albion's match against Crystal Palace on Saturday will also remain postponed.
Potter joins Chelsea a day after they sacked Tuchel, with the team sixth in the league on 10 points after six matches.
A round-up of the action in the English Premier League on Monday.
'United can change nothing or everything, so it's tricky preparation-wise, but it's early and we don't have a lot of info. It's tough... United away will never be easy.' Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp says wounded Man Utd will not be easy to play.
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