Chelsea's Frank Lampard [Images] fired the champions to a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa but there was a shock for Manchester United [Images] as they went down 2-1 at home to Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.
Chelsea's seventh league win in as many games gave them a double-digit lead over their main title rivals after United were stunned by two goals from Norwegian forward Morten Gamst Pedersen and Arsenal [Images] drew 0-0 at West Ham.
Charlton Athletic's charmed start to the season continued as they stayed second with a 2-1 victory at West Bromwich Albion, while England [Images] striker Michael Owen [Images] was Newcastle United's match- winner as they beat Manchester City 1-0.
Everton were booed off after losing 1-0 at home to promoted Wigan Athletic, their eighth defeat in nine games this season in all competitions. Liverpool needed a late penalty from France [Images] striker Djibril Cisse to draw 2-2 at Birmingham City.
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