Aston Villa have thrashed Newcastle 4-1 to keep themselves in the hunt for Champions League qualification

They remain outside the top five – but are just two points behind their third placed opponents in the Premier League.

Manchester City went fourth with their 2-nil victory at Everton.

West Ham drew 1-all with bottom side Southampton, while 10-man Crystal Palace held Bournemouth nil-nil.

In the Southern League Premier South Walton and Hersham remain in the play-off places after 2-nil won over Plymouth Parkway at the Elmbridge Excel Sports Hub.

Chertsey lost 4-1 at Winchester.