Chelsea's perfect start under Carlo Ancelotti ended with a 3-1 loss at Wigan yesterday, allowing defending champions Manchester United to go top in the Premier League by winning 2-0 at Stoke.

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech was sent off early in the second half for tripping Hugo Rodallega, who proceeded to make it 2-1 from the penalty spot and condemn Ancelotti to his first loss as Chelsea manager.

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United moved above Chelsea on goal difference after Ryan Giggs came off the bench to provide goals for Dimitar Berbatov and John O'Shea.

Liverpool and Tottenham are both three points adrift after emphatic victories. Fernando Torres scored a hat-trick in Liverpool's 6-1 win over Hull, and Robbie Keane hit four goals as Tottenham thrashed Burnley 5-0.