Riots broke out in several French cities alongside peaceful marches of tens of thousands of people demonstrating against rising living costs and poor school conditions.
Johan Manzambi heads the winner for Aston Villa against Newcastle, marking manager Unai Emery's 100th Premier League victory.
Liverpool come from behind to beat Brentford 2-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium as the hosts finish with nine men after red cards for Yehor Yarmoliuk and Vitaly Janelt.
Manchester City go six points clear at the top of the Premier League as Enzo Maresca's side record a seventh straight league victory with a 3-2 win over Ipswich at the Etihad.
Alex Iwobi fires Fulham to their first Premier League win of the season against Hull.
Pedro Neto scores twice for Chelsea as they beat Everton 2-0 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, in a game overshadowed by a nasty head injury to Emiliano Martinez.