Newcastle United’s 1-0 defeat to Liverpool at St James’ Park saw the Reds move top of the league table for a few hours before Manchester City regained the leading position by seeing off Leeds United at Elland Road.
It also saw the Magpies drop one place to tenth as Brighton leapfrogged them after an impressive win away to Wolves.
Speaking after the match, United boss Eddie Howe said: “I don’t think we quite got going.
“I thought we made a bright start to the game, but we’re slightly disappointed with our own performance.
“Individually, I don’t think we hit our top levels, which meant collectively we didn’t quite hit the levels we have recently.
“We probably didn’t quite have that sustained pressure we were looking for.
“The second half was better without that big chance ever really coming.
“There were one or two bright sparks, but it’s slightly disappointing compared to our previous levels. I’ve seen progress from where we have been, but, on the other side, there’s a lot of work to do.”
Away from the action on the pitch there is still plenty going on behind the scenes as clubs continue to prepare for the summer transfer window.
Here are the transfer news stories making the headlines on Sunday morning:
5. United and City competing for Torres
Manchester City and Manchester United are competing to sign centre-back Pau Torres from Villarreal (Todofichajes) | Getty Images
6. Anderlecht eye up Seagulls winger
Brighton winger Reda Khadra, who has impressed on-loan at Championship side Blackburn Rovers this season, is a target for Belgian side Anderlecht (The Sun) | Getty Images
7. Everton now interested in Tarkowski
Everton are keen on signing Burnley defender James Tarkowski on a summer free transfer (Football Insider) | Getty Images
8. Newcastle face competition for Ward-Prowse signing
Southmpton skipper James Ward-Prowse has many potential suitors with Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle all tracking developments closely and now both Manchester City and United are joining the race (The Star) | Getty Images