Manchester United suffered an outbreak of COVID-19 among players and staff on Sunday, jeopardising their next Premier League game against Brentford.
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.
Southampton clinched a thrilling comeback draw against Tottenham Hotspurs in their Premier League encounter on Saturday.
Bruno Fernandes struck from the penalty spot in the ninth minute of stoppage time to give Manchester United victory at Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday after an incredible finale.
Brighton & Hove Albion's match against Crystal Palace on Saturday will also remain postponed.
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.
Images from the English Premier League matches played 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
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday.
The 28-year-old's move from Serie A to the Champions League holders is expected to be 97.5 million pounds ($135.26 million).
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday
Manchester City needed a second-half penalty from striker Erling Haaland to break the resistance of a dogged Crystal Palace.
Preview and timings of the Premier League matches this weekend
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Images from the English Premier League matches on Saturday.
Liverpool will resume their quest for a first top-flight title in 30 years at city rivals Everton on June 21, as the English Premier League released its revised fixture list for the first three weeks of the restarted season on Friday. Liverpool are 25 points clear at the top and are two victories away from winning the Premier League, but will have a shot at securing the title by beating Everton if City lose to Arsenal.
IMAGES from EPL matches played on Saturday.
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Norwich opened the floodgates in one of three earlier kickoffs, with their new U.S. international signing Josh Sargent and Greek winger Christos Tzolis each scoring twice on their full debuts at Carrow Road.
The former Borussia Dortmund player was substituted as a precaution early in the second half of the 3-2 defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on May 18.
A summary of Tuesday's action in the Premier League.
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.
West Ham United and Chelsea both narrowly avoided ignominious FA Cup exits with narrow wins against lower-league opposition but Everton marked Frank Lampard's first game in charge by sauntering past Brentford into the fifth round on Saturday.
West Bromwich Albion secured a stunning 5-2 win over 10-man Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday
A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.
IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Saturday
Bilic took over the reins at West Brom in 2019 and was tasked with gaining promotion from the Championship to the top flight.
A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.
A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.
Chelsea have completed the transfer of defender Wesley Fofana from Leicester City, both Premier League sides said on Wednesday, with the Frenchman signing a seven-year contract with the west London club.
Goalkeeper Alisson Becker scored a stunning header in the fifth minute of stoppage-time as Liverpool snatched a 2-1 victory at the death against relegated West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on Sunday.
A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.
The Premier League found a record 42 cases of COVID-19 among players and staff at various clubs over the past week.
Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.
A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.
The result gave West Brom a big boost in their bid to avoid relegation, as they moved to within three points of 17th place, albeit remaining stuck in 19th spot for now. Wolves stay in 14th place.
A round-up of the action in the English Premier League on Monday.
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