Newcastle head coach Steve Bruce, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "I can't fault my players for the way we defended. The big thing we need to do better is look after the ball and cause more of a threat.

"It was just what we needed in terms of performance. We should have scored more but I can't complain because we scored in the first half. We've got nervous before when we've had a measure of possession but not scored," Lampard said.

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard: "It was frustrating for different reasons. "In the first half, the game was there to be won. We weren't ruthless enough. We got the goal and we had the possession, but we just didn't kill the game off.

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta: "It was very cruel the way we lost it, in the first half we saw a lot of positives and saw what we are trying to implement. But the way we conceded was disappointing.

Lampard's side ran over 5km less than the visitors overall and generally lacked creativity and energy. "We have found now that when teams make it difficult for us and do not give us space, we are finding it tough and so it clearly needs to improve," added Lampard.

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho: "Today was bad, we didn't start well. Chelsea started better than us. They scored from a short corner and that disappoints me. We were not focused. "The second goal is a bad goal to concede.

Frank Lampard's side lacked tempo and creativity - "Maybe for the fans and the players, but not for me," he told BBC Radio 5 Live. "I didn't get excited in the great run that we had, the Premier League is tough and I felt there was a lot of improvement needed, and that's proved true.

Everton caretaker manager Duncan Ferguson: "It was an unbelievable atmosphere for myself but it's the players who need to take the pride and the praise. We were just trying to get the communication working.

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard: "I thought we were great. I'm pleased because that was us again, we had a blip against West Ham and today we were back. "Our character at half-time was important and we carried off where we left off.

The former Millwall and MK Dons keeper sank to his knees before celebrating in the stands with his father, who played in the West Ham defence for 21 years. "It still doesn't feel real," said Martin, who is a boyhood fan.

"Chelsea are an incredible team," Guardiola told BBC Sport after the game. "We knew it, but we beat them. "It was a typical high-level game. Our back four played so good today. In the most difficult period of the game, we scored on the counter.

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson: "I thought we weathered the early storm well. We controlled an opponent in very good form. "Eventually they scored a good goal, but the second goal was a little unfortunate as we were starting to grow into the game and looking a little bit likely ourselves.