Real Madrid remain seven points clear at the top after Jose Mourinho's side beat Getafe and Barcelona overcame Real Sociedad.
Ivory Coast cruised into the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after Didier Drogba scored twice in a 3-0 win over Equatorial Guinea.
Nigel Adkins was unhappy with Danny Fox's red card in Southampton's 0-0 draw at Birmingham, which Chris Hughton described as a 'fair result'.
Martin Jol felt Manchester City's early penalty against Fulham was 'soft' after admitting Adam Johnson 'did well' to earn the spot-kick.
Roberto Mancini felt it was important Manchester City responded to a midweek defeat at Everton by returning to winning ways against Fulham.
Mark Hughes is assessing the fitness of Luke Young and Bobby Zamora after QPR's 2-1 defeat by Wolves.
Adam Johnson is keen to discover how Man City's title rivals react to being under pressure after the leaders enjoyed a 3-0 win over Fulham.
Mick McCarthy has revealed that Emmanuel Frimpong will have a scan on a suspected knee ligament injury.
Neil Redfearn is not getting carried away with Leeds' 3-0 win over Bristol City, stating he is happy carrying on as long as required.
Roberto Martinez was full of praise for Wigan Athletic's performance in their 1-1 draw with Everton.