Goals from Leon Osman and Nikica Jelavic lifted ten-man Everton over Manchester City at Goodison Park, delivering a potentially deciding blow to City's Premier League title hopes.
Croatia featured two players who earned their 100th cap for their country in a 4-0 win against South Korea in an international friendly.
Mauricio Pochettino began his tenure as manager of Southampton with his side producing a spirited display against Everton in a lively 0-0 draw.
In-form Everton cruised into the FA Cup fourth round with a 5-1 win at League Two side Cheltenham.
Frank Lampard grabbed a brace to condemn Everton to their first home defeat of the season. The result, which saw Chelsea come from behind, pushes Chelsea up to third in the Premier League.
Everton scored twice in the closing stages against Tottenham to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, after Clint Dempsey had given the Londoners the lead with less than 15 minutes remaining.