Arsenal ensured they will top the Premier League at Christmas with a 1-0 over Everton, while Liverpool survived a nervy finale to beat nine-man Tottenham 2-1 on Saturday.
Manchester City briefly moved top of the table after Erling Haalands double inspired a 3-0 win over West Ham.
Arsenal restored their two-point lead thanks to Viktor Gyokeres penalty but failed to shine in grinding out victory on Merseyside.