Manchester United edged out Norwich, Manchester City proved too strong for Blackburn and Liverpool won the Merseyside derby were the highlights of Saturday’s Premier League matches

Newcastle maintained their fine start to the season with victory at Wolves, Sunderland came from two goals down to draw 2-2 at home to West Brom.

Leaders Manchester United rode their luck at Old Trafford against new boys Norwich before prevailing 2-0.

Manchester City put the Carlos Tevez saga behind them with a 4-0 win at Blackburn to increase the pressure on Steve Kean.

Second-half goals from Adam Johnson, Mario Balotelli, Samir Nasri and Stefan Savic were enough to give Roberto Mancini the perfect end to a difficult week with all three points at Ewood Park.

Liverpool beat Everton 2-0 at Goodison Park.