Chelsea moved to the top of the Premier League on goal difference with victory over local rivals Fulham after Liverpool slipped to their first league defeat of the season to Southampton.
Despite premature talk of a mini-crisis at Chelsea, the Blues eased to a routine 2-0 victory against Fulham at Stamford Bridge.
The away side had a golden chance to open the scoring in the first half only for Darrent Bent to shoot straight at Petr Cech when played through
one-on-one.

They were made to pay in the second half, however, with goals from Oscar and a first in the Premier League from John Obi Mikel confirming the three points for the Blues.
Dejan Lovren's 53rd-minute header proved the difference at Anfield as Southampton triumphed 1-0 against Liverpool.
Raheem Sterling had an opportunity late on, yet his first touch let him down as the Reds failed to grab a leveller.
Leighton Baines inspired Everton to a 3-2 victory at West Ham United as he scored two brilliant free-kicks.
Baines tucked home another splendid free-kick before loan signing Romelu Lukaku headed in a the winner on his first appearance for the club since joining from Chelsea.
Scores & Fixtures
- Norwich City 0-1 Aston Villa
- Liverpool 0-1 Southampton
- Newcastle United 2-3 Hull City
- West Bromwich Albion 3-0 Sunderland
- West Ham United 2-3 Everton
- Chelsea 2-0 Fulham
Sep 22
1:30 PM - Arsenal vs Stoke City
1:30 PM - Crystal Palace vs Swansea City
4:00 PM - Cardiff City vs Tottenham Hotspur
4:00 PM - Manchester City vs Manchester United