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Sunderland boss Gustavo Poyet fumed at Wes Brown's astonishing red card in their 2-0 defeat at Stoke City.
Trailing the hosts following Charlie Adam's opener, the Mackems' woe was compounded by Kevin Friend's bewildering decision to dismiss Brown for a clean tackle. Steven Nzonzi ended the contest with nine minutes remaining to give Stoke a first League win in almost three months.
Martin Jol's future at Fulham looks even bleaker after their latest home defeat, as substitute Jonjo Shelvey 80th minute winner gave Swansea City a 2-1 triumph at Craven Cottage.
Premier League pictures
Hull City v Crystal Palace - Premier League(01 of50)
HULL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Barry Bannan (L) of Crystal Palace celebrates scoring the opening goal with team mates during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Crystal Palace at KC Stadium on November 23, 2013 in Hull, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Sunderland manager Gus Poyet (3-R) waits for the referee Kevin Friend (L) at half time as the teams leave the pitch during the English Premier League football match between Stoke City and Sunderland at The Britannia stadium, Stoke-on-Trent, England on November 23, 2013. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES. RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Stoke City v Sunderland - Premier League(03 of50)
STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Steven Fletcher of Sunderland and John O'Shea of Sunderland appeal to Referee Kevin Friend after Wes Brown of Sunderland (not pictured) was sent off during the Barclays Premier League match between Stoke City and Sunderland at Britannia Stadium on November 23, 2013 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Stoke City v Sunderland - Premier League(04 of50)
STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Steven Fletcher of Sunderland and John O'Shea of Sunderland appeal to Referee Kevin Friend after Wes Brown of Sunderland (not pictured) was sent off during the Barclays Premier League match between Stoke City and Sunderland at Britannia Stadium on November 23, 2013 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Stoke City v Sunderland - Premier League(05 of50)
STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Sunderland manager Gustavo Poyet remonstrates with referee Kevin Friend during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Sunderland at Britannia Stadium on November 23, 2013 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Referee Kevin Friend (C) is surrounded by Sunderland players after the sending off Sunderland's English defender Wes Brown (R) during the English Premier League football match between Stoke City and Sunderland at the Britannia Stadium in Stoke-on-Trent on November 23, 2013. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Stoke City v Sunderland - Premier League(07 of50)
STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Chalrie Adam of Stoke celebrates after scoring their first goal during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Sunderland at Britannia Stadium on November 23, 2013 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Sunderland's English defender Wes Brown reacts after getting sent off during the English Premier League football match between Stoke City and Sunderland at the Britannia Stadium in Stoke-on-Trent on November 23, 2013. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Sunderland's English defender Wes Brown reacts after getting sent off during the English Premier League football match between Stoke City and Sunderland at the Britannia Stadium in Stoke-on-Trent on November 23, 2013. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Referee Kevin Friend (C) is surrounded by Sunderland players after sending off Sunderland's English defender Wes Brown during the English Premier League football match between Stoke City and Sunderland at the Britannia Stadium in Stoke-on-Trent on November 23, 2013. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Stoke City v Sunderland - Premier League(11 of50)
STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Wes Brown of Sunderland makes his way down the tunnel after being sent off for a challenge on Charlie Adam of Stoke City during the Barclays Premier League match between Stoke City and Sunderland at Britannia Stadium on November 23, 2013 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Hull City v Crystal Palace - Premier League(12 of50)
HULL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Newly appointed Crystal Palace manager Tony Pulis looks on from the stands prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Crystal Palace at KC Stadium on November 23, 2013 in Hull, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Hull City v Crystal Palace - Premier League(13 of50)
HULL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Newly appointed Crystal Palace manager Tony Pulis is greeted in the stands prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Crystal Palace at KC Stadium on November 23, 2013 in Hull, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Hull City v Crystal Palace - Premier League(14 of50)
HULL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Marouane Chamakh of Crystal Palace holds his bandaged head during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Crystal Palace at KC Stadium on November 23, 2013 in Hull, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Hull City v Crystal Palace - Premier League(15 of50)
HULL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Steve Bruce, manager of Hull City talks to Yannick Sagbo of Hull City during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Crystal Palace at KC Stadium on November 23, 2013 in Hull, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Hull City v Crystal Palace - Premier League(16 of50)
HULL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Jake Livermore of Hull City tackled by Barry Bannan of Crystal Palace during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Crystal Palace at KC Stadium on November 23, 2013 in Hull, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Hull City v Crystal Palace - Premier League(17 of50)
HULL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Barry Bannan (L) of Crystal Palace celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Crystal Palace at KC Stadium on November 23, 2013 in Hull, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Hull City v Crystal Palace - Premier League(18 of50)
HULL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Barry Bannan of Crystal Palace celebrates scoring the opening goal with team mates during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Crystal Palace at KC Stadium on November 23, 2013 in Hull, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Hull City v Crystal Palace - Premier League(19 of50)
HULL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Barry Bannan (L) of Crystal Palace celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Crystal Palace at KC Stadium on November 23, 2013 in Hull, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Hull City v Crystal Palace - Premier League(20 of50)
HULL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Yannick Bolasie of Crystal Palace is shown the red card by referee Anthony Taylor during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Crystal Palace at KC Stadium on November 23, 2013 in Hull, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Newcastle United v Norwich City - Premier League(21 of50)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Loic Remy of Newcastle is tackled by Michael Turner of Norwich during the Barclay's Premier League match between Newcastle United and Norwich City at St James' Park on November 23, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Newcastle United v Norwich City - Premier League(22 of50)
NEWCASTLE, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 23: Loic Remy of Newcastle United gets off a shot despite the attentions of Leroy Fer of Norwich during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Norwich City at St James' Park on November 30, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England (Photo by Ian T Horrocks/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Newcastle United v Norwich City - Premier League(23 of50)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Loic Remy of Newcastle is tackled by Michael Turner of Norwich during the Barclay's Premier League match between Newcastle United and Norwich City at St James' Park on November 23, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Newcastle United v Norwich City - Premier League(24 of50)
NEWCASTLE, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 23: Shola Ameobi of Newcastle United (right) shields the ball from Martin Olsson of Norwich during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Norwich City at St James' Park on November 30, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England (Photo by Ian T Horrocks/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Newcastle United's French striker Loic Remy (R) scores the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Norwich city at St James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne on November 23, 2013. AFP PHOTO/LINDSEY PARNABY - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Newcastle United v Norwich City - Premier League(26 of50)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Loic Remy of Newcastle celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Barclay's Premier League match between Newcastle United and Norwich City at St James' Park on November 23, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Newcastle United's Yoan Gouffran celebrates scoring his sides second goal of the game (credit:PA)
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Newcastle United's Yoan Gouffran celebrates scoring his sides second goal of the game (credit:PA)
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Newcastle's Ivorian midfielder Cheick Tiote (L) tackles Norwich's Dutch midfielder Leroy Fer (R) during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Norwich City at St James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne on November 23, 2013. AFP PHOTO/LINDSEY PARNABY - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Newcastle's Nigerian striker Shola Ameobi (R) is beaten by Norwich's English midfielder Bradley Johnson (L) and English defender Ryan Bennett (rear) during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Norwich City at St James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne on November 23, 2013. AFP PHOTO/LINDSEY PARNABY - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Fulham v Swansea City - Premier League(31 of50)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: (L-R) Rene Meulensteen the Fulham head coach speaks Dimitar Berbatov of Fulham prior to kickoff during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Swansea City at Craven Cottage on November 23, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Fulham v Swansea City - Premier League(32 of50)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Derek Boateng of Fulham and Alejandro Pozuelo of Swansea compete for the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Swansea City at Craven Cottage on November 23, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Fulham v Swansea City - Premier League(33 of50)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Alejandro Pozuelo of Swansea is tackled by Derek Boateng of Fulham during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Swansea City at Craven Cottage on November 23, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Fulham v Swansea City - Premier League(34 of50)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Jonathan de Guzman (#20) of Swansea celebrates the own goal scored by Aaron Hughes of Fulham with team mates during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Swansea City at Craven Cottage on November 23, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Fulham v Swansea City - Premier League(35 of50)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Scott Parker of Fulham is challenged by Alejandro Pozuelo of Swansea during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Swansea City at Craven Cottage on November 23, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Fulham v Swansea City - Premier League(36 of50)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Scott Parker (obscured) of Fulham is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal to level the scores at 1-1 during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Swansea City at Craven Cottage on November 23, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Fulham v Swansea City - Premier League(37 of50)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Jonjo Shelvey #8 of Swansea celebrates scoring his team's second goal with Angel Rangel during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Swansea City at Craven Cottage on November 23, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Fulham v Swansea City - Premier League(38 of50)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Jonjo Shelvey (on ground) of Swansea celebrates scoring his team's second goal with team mates during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Swansea City at Craven Cottage on November 23, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Fulham v Swansea City - Premier League(39 of50)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: A dejected Dimitar Berbatov of Fulham reacts after a missed chance on goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Swansea City at Craven Cottage on November 23, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Fulham v Swansea City - Premier League(40 of50)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Jonjo Shelvey (L) of Swansea celebrates scoring his team's second goal with Jonathan de Guzman during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Swansea City at Craven Cottage on November 23, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Arsenal v Southampton - Premier League(41 of50)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: A message informing fans about the delayed kick off is displayed on the big screen prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton at Emirates Stadium on November 23, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Arsenal v Southampton - Premier League(42 of50)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Goalkeeper Artur Boruc of Southampton loses the ball to Olivier Giroud of Arsenal leading to the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton at Emirates Stadium on November 23, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Arsenal's French striker Olivier Giroud (L) tackles Southampton's Polish goalkeeper Artur Boruc (R) to score the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Southampton at the Emirates Stadium in London on November 23, 2013. AFP PHOTO/IAN KINGTON - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Arsenal's French striker Olivier Giroud (L) tackles Southampton's Polish goalkeeper Artur Boruc (R) to score the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Southampton at the Emirates Stadium in London on November 23, 2013. AFP PHOTO/IAN KINGTON - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Arsenal's French striker Olivier Giroud (L) scores scores the opening goal after tackling Southampton's Polish goalkeeper Artur Boruc (R) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Southampton at the Emirates Stadium in London on November 23, 2013. AFP PHOTO/IAN KINGTON - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Arsenal's French striker Olivier Giroud (R) scores the opening goal after tackling Southampton's Polish goalkeeper Artur Boruc (L) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Southampton at the Emirates Stadium in London on November 23, 2013. AFP PHOTO/IAN KINGTON - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Southampton's English striker Jay Rodriguez (L) vies with Arsenal's French defender Bacary Sagna (R) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Southampton at the Emirates Stadium in London on November 23, 2013. AFP PHOTO/IAN KINGTON - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Arsenal v Southampton - Premier League(48 of50)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Mesut Oezil of Arsenal challenges for the ball with Jose Fonte of Southampton during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton at Emirates Stadium on November 23, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Southampton's English striker Jay Rodriguez (L) challenges Arsenal's Spanish midfielder Mikel Arteta (R) for a high ball during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Southampton at the Emirates Stadium in London on November 23, 2013. AFP PHOTO/IAN KINGTON - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Arsenal v Southampton - Premier League(50 of50)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Mesut Oezil of Arsenal controls the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton at Emirates Stadium on November 23, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Aaron Hughes' own goal gave the Swans the lead before Scott Parker levelled eight minutes later, prior to Shelvey's strike. The Cottagers remain in the bottom three, with just one home win all season.
Arsenal's match with Southampton was delayed by 15 minutes due to a delay on the Piccadilly line, and Artur Boruc's goalkeeping was as infuriating as the underground.
The Southampton goalkeeper's attempt to dribble past Olivier Giroud was comical, as the Frenchamn robbed the ball off the custodian to give Arsenal the lead on 22 minutes. Giroud's 86th minute penalty confirmed Arsenal's win, and they are now four points clear of Liverpool.
New Crystal Palace manager Tony Pulis will have been buoyed by an unlikely win for the Eagles at Hull City. Barry Bannan's first goal in nearly two years gave Keith Millen a winning end to his caretaker stint in charge, despite Yannick Bolasie's red card.
Only Palace's second win of the campaign, they are now unbeaten in two, having drawn with Everton a fortnight ago.
Frenchmen Loïc Rémy and Yoan Gouffran were on the scoresheet in Newcastle United's third successive League win.
Leroy Fer gave Norwich a glimmer of hope with 10 minutes remaining at St James's Park, but the Magpies held on for a 2-1 victory to move above Manchester City and up to eighth in the table.
And in the game of the day, Everton and Liverpool drew the Merseyside derby 3-3 at lunchtime.