Liverpool were handed another huge boost in the race for the English Premier League title, after Manchester United stunned derby rivals Manchester City 2-1.
Jurgen Klopp's side opened up an 11-point gap at the summit with victory over Bournemouth, before defending champions City failed to keep the pressure on in the evening kick-off.
Marcus Rashford steered United ahead from the penalty spot in the 23rd minute, after video adjudged that he was fouled in the box by Bernardo Silva.
And after the England striker clipped the crossbar, fit-again Anthony Martial squeezed an effort under Ederson six minutes later.
City searched for a way back into the match in the second half, scoring through substitute Nicolas Otamendi five minutes from time, but they slipped 14 points off top spot.
Liverpool had earlier secured a routine 3-0 win at Bournemouth on the south coast.
First-half strikes from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita put Klopp's side on course for a comfortable afternoon.
Mohamed Salah's 10th goal of the season early in the second period sealed the three points, as the European champions continued their seemingly relentless march towards a first title in 30 years.
Defeat for lowly Bournemouth was a fifth in succession and left them just a single point above the relegation zone.
Liverpool's crosstown rivals Everton reaped immediate rewards from a managerial change by beating Chelsea 3-1 in Sunday's (NZ time) early match to move out of the relegation places.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin's brace helped Everton end a three-match Premier League losing run that led to Marco Silva's sacking on Thursday.
Brazilian Richarlison headed the 'Toffees' into a fifth-minute lead, which Calvert-Lewin doubled early in the second half.
Mateo Kovacic pulled one back for Chelsea, before Calvert-Lewin's second settled matters six minutes from time.
Afterwards, Ferguson refused to talk up his chances of getting the job full-time, despite the win, telling BT Sport: "I'm here for Everton. I'm here for as long as they want me here."
"This was just an incredible experience for me, one no-one can take away from me. You saw on the touchline how enthusiastic I was.
"It's one game, it's one result."
Tottenham bounced back from their midweek defeat at Manchester United by thrashing Burnley 5-0.
Harry Kane scored twice to take his league tally for the campaign to nine and Son Heung-min made a claim for goal of the season, with a brilliant individual solo effort for the north Londoners.
New Watford manager Nigel Pearson was in the stands at Vicarage Road for the home game with Crystal Palace.
Interim head coach Hayden Mullins was in charge the final time as the two sides fought out a 0-0 draw.
The Hornets have failed to find the net nine times in 16 top-flight matches this season, and Pearson's side are six points from safety.
Reuters
