Chelsea lost their 100 per cent Barclaycard Premiership record as Blackburn clung on for a 2-2 draw after twice going ahead at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea got a shock in the first minute when Andy Cole converted Matt Jansen's cross inside the first 20 seconds to give Rovers the lead.
Chelsea eventually battled back on to level terms through Adrian Mutu on the stroke of half-time.
Cole struck again after 58 minutes but again Chelsea responded, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink equalising from the spot with his third goal in four games.
Aston Villa won their first Premiership game of the season as they brushed aside Leicester 3-1 at Villa Park.
Two goals in the opening 10 minutes set Villa on their way, with Ben Thatcher heading beyond his own goalkeeper Ian Walker after seven minutes and Juan Pablo Angel nodding a second three minutes later.
Angel scored his second after 16 minutes with a shot from the edge of the penalty area as Villa threatened to run riot.
Leicester's chances diminished further when veteran striker Les Ferdinand was sent off after 37 minutes for two bookings in quick succession.
Muzzy Izzet pulled one back early in the second half but City were well beaten.
Danny Mills endured a miserable debut for Middlesbrough against his permanent club Leeds, who fought back to claim a 3-2 win at the Riverside Stadium.
Lamine Sakho put Leeds ahead after 16 minutes before Szilard Nemeth pulled Boro level on the hour mark and just three minutes later Juninho fired a fine finish into the top corner to put the hosts ahead.
Leeds fought back though and Zoumana Camara equalised with 13 minutes remaining with a header from Jermaine Pennant's cross before Mark Viduka snatched the win in the last minute.
Newcastle's response to their humiliating Champions League exit in midweek was a meek one as Birmingham stole a 1-0 win at St James' Park courtesy of David Dunn, who netted the rebound after missing a penalty.
Tottenham's disappointing start to the season continued as they were comfortably beaten 3-0 by London rivals Fulham at White Hart Lane.
Barry Hayles did the damage for Chris Coleman's side, opening the scoring in the 23rd minute from the edge of the box and doubling that lead after 67 minutes. Luis Boa Morte made sure of the win after 71 minutes to increase the pressure on Spurs manager Glenn Hoddle.
After three straight defeats, Wolves finally claimed their first Premiership points, courtesy of a goalless Molineux draw against fellow top-flight newcomers Portsmouth, who had manager Harry Redknapp sent to the stands.
At the Reebok Stadium, Charlton held Bolton to a goalless draw.
In today's lunchtime kick-off, Liverpool cruised to a 3-0 Merseyside derby victory over Everton at Goodison Park to register their first victory of the season.
Michael Owen opened the scoring after 39 minutes and doubled Liverpool's advantage seven minutes into the second half before Harry Kewell hit his first goal in a Reds shirt with just 10 minutes remaining.