The Premier League returned today after the latest international break and showed what we have been missing, with a thrilling 3-3 draw in the Merseyside derby in the early kick-off.

Coutinho gave the visitors an early lead, firing past Tim Howard, after finding himself in acres of space inside the box. Mirallas provided an instant reply, poking in at the near post, to draw Everton level. Suarez restored Liverpool’s lead, with a cracking free-kick.

In the second half, Romelu Lukaku grabbed a quickfire brace to put the Toffees 3-2 up, but it was Daniel Sturridge who had the final word, glancing in Steven Gerrard’s cross to make it 3-3.

Arsenal took advantage of the slip-up from Brendan Rodgers’ men, to go four points clear at the top, with a battling 2-0 win over Southampton at the Emirates. Olivier Giroud got both goals.

Fulham lost 1-2 at Craven Cottage to Swansea City, Newcastle beat Norwich 2-1 at home, while 10-man Crystal Palace took all three points against Hull City.

In the last game of the day, Chelsea brushed aside West Ham 3-0 in the West London derby, with Frank Lampard scoring a brace, to continue his fine form against his former club.