Newly-promoted Aston Villa are out of the relegation zone.
They played out a goalless draw against West Ham on Monday night to rise above Newcastle in the points table.
Villa enjoyed the better chances of the two teams as goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski was forced to make two saves.
West Ham were reduced to 10 men with 23 minutes left after Arthur Masuaku was given a red card.
Max Verstappen considering F1 future
Max Verstappen said his current unhappiness has left all options on the table, including retirement once the current Formula 1 season ends.
Tottenham interim boss Tudor leaves club
Tottenham Hotspur confirmed on Sunday it had been mutually agreed head coach Igor Tudor would leave the club with immediate effect.
CAF general-secretary quits amid turbulent times for African football
Confederation of African Football (CAF) general secretary Veron Mossengo-Omba resigned on Sunday after repeated calls for his removal and at a turbulent time for the game on the continent.
Antonelli wins in Japan to become youngest F1 leader
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday to clinch his second straight Formula One victory and become the youngest-ever championship leader.
Mayweather says rematch with Pacquiao is exhibition, venue still to be decided
Floyd Mayweather's scheduled rematch with Manny Pacquiao will be an exhibition fight, with the venue for the bout yet to be nailed down, the former multi-weight world champion said on Saturday.
