"There were some big chances today," said the Fulham boss, whose side face Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester City in their next three games. "It was probably always going to be a 1-0 game and we did everything in our power to win it.

"The way we are playing looks much closer to what we want. The way the team is evolving, we have some consistency in recent months," said Arteta. "We are still giving things to the opposition - we did it against Benfica and we did it today.

Tottenham boss Mourinho, speaking to Match of the Day, said: "I don't think it was a performance from another galaxy but we were solid. We needed a game where the players could express themselves against a team that never gives up.

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel, speaking to Match of the Day, said: "We had the better chances and played high up the pitch in the second half. We have to accept a draw in the end and a clean sheet.

"I'm not looking too much at the result. I'm looking more at the performance," boss Nuno Espirito Santo told Match of the Day. "I think we had good spells of possession and found the right spaces.

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith told BBC Sport: "Not many people would have fancied us against Leeds and they make you work hard. We got an early goal and showed lots of character. "We've got the chance [to finish in the top six] but there are some top teams in there.

West Brom boss Sam Allardyce, speaking to the BBC's Match of the Day: "I am just laughing about how bizarre this game was. Obviously, the most important thing for us was a clean sheet and a corner we converted very well.

Manchester City manager Guardiola, speaking to BT Sport: "It was really difficult. They have the physicality, they have the quality of players. "After 10 or 15 minutes today we realised we were not going to paint anything beautiful.

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl tells BBC Sport: "First half good, second half disaster. "We deserved to lose today because in the second half we have not been playing what we should be against this team.

The English Premier League is one of the most cut-throat soccer competitions in the world and this is great news. After all, we all love to see a fairly competitive game of soccer and when this is the case, we can't deny the beauty of the game.

Drawing Atalanta in the Champions League was one of those ties that had the potential to go horribly wrong for Real Madrid. The Italian side are a difficult team to predict – at one moment they can look like world beaters while the next they resemble a bunch of amateurs.

The weekend continues with the Liverpool's worst ever home top flight form with defeat to Fulham, while Manchester United puts a stop to Manchester City's 21-match winning streak. While Fulham's win at the Anfield moves them a step an inch from the relegation drop-zone, Newcastle United slip into the relegation fight and Brighton & Hove Albion's bad luck goes on.

Chelsea's manager, Thomas Tuchel according to reports, has warned N'Golo Kante's game-time will be shortened until this month's international break to ensure the Frenchman is fully fit for the run-in.

Manchester United have reportedly contacted Leeds United over the possibility of signing Raphinha, who is also a target for Liverpool. According to a report by Brazilian outlet UOL Esporte, Manchester United have stepped up their efforts to sign Raphinha in the summer transfer window.

Manchester City have been handed an encouraging boost in their planned pursuit of Borussia Dortmund's star striker, Erling Haaland, with details emerging as to where the power may lie in the Norwegian's team of representatives.

Premier League club Arsenal F.C are reportedly keen on completing a summer move for Jordan Amavi, who is yet to agree a deal with his club Olympique Marseille, who has five points adrift Europa League group stage qualification.

The British Government have reportedly contacted UEFA about the opportunity to host the whole of the upcoming European Championship’s in England.  According to recent newspaper reports, culture secretary Oliver Dowden has told UEFA that the current vaccination scheme in the UK will be advanced enough by the summer to allow fans to attend football matches before the rest of Europe.

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The Premier League continues to attract the best football players the world has seen, with only a few of the best to have played the game having not seemingly made the switch to the English division.

Manchester United have been linked with Raphael Varane for a very long time and the latest reports suggest that the Red Devils could move to secure his signing in the summer. The 27-year-old central defender’s contract at the Bernabeu will expire in 2022 and Marca claim that Real Madrid would consider selling him if he does not agree a new contract.

Manchester City have reportedly set their sights on former Liverpool striker Danny Ings over a possible move in the summer. According to a report by The Athletic, Manchester City are set to enter the transfer market for at least one striker in the summer transfer window amid uncertainty surrounding the future of Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus.