Charlton Athletic's long battle against relegation ended in disappointment after a 2-1 defeat at Cardiff City condemned the Addicks to the drop.

At the other end of the table, Arsenal moved closer to the title with a 3-0 win against Birmingham and are now 17 points clear at the top.

Everton, the only club capable of catching the Gunners, climbed to third place with a 3-0 victory over Chelsea.

Leeds United's meeting with Watford was postponed because of an unfit pitch.