London, Sep 23: Ashley Cole's 85th minute goal kept Chelsea on top of the Premier League table against Stoke City at Stamford Bridge. The Potters are yet to register a win this season.

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Everton thrashed Swansea City 3-0 at the Liberty Stadium with goals from Victor Anicebe, Kevin Mirallas and Marouane Fellaini. Nathan Dyer, who came in as a substitute at half-time, picked up two bookings in the space of three minutes.

Southampton finally earned their first win in five games beating Aston Villa 4-1 at St Mary's Stadium on Saturday. Darrent Bent got the Villans ahead in the 36th minute but striker Ricky Lambert equalised at the hour mark. Record signing Gaston Ramirez then set up Nathaniel Clyne to score the winner. Ciaran Clark scored an own goal while Lambert scored his second through a penalty.

Reading suffered a 1-0 at the Hawthorns against West Brom Albion and are now in the bottom of the table with just 1 point in four games. On loan from Chelsea, Romelu Lukaku scored for the Baggies in the 71st minute maintaining their 100 percent record at home.

Kevin Nolan's late equaliser handed West Ham a 1-1 draw at Upton Park against Sunderland. Steven Fletcher put the Black Cats ahead but the Hammers fought back to level terms. However, Sunderland ended West Ham's 100 percent record at home.

Hugo Rodallega and Damien Duff handed Fulham a 2-1 victory over Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium. Arouna Kone got one back for Latics.

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