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Zenit Zenit, Lokomotiv Moscow and Spartak Moscow continued their good starts to the Russian Premier League with victories over the weekend.

Zenit Zenit began life without Luciano Spalletti in a 1-0 defeat at CSKA Moscow while Anzhi's unlikely bid for survival gathered pace.

Zenit Zenit had their meeting with Dinamo Moscow suspended due to a pitch invasion, while both Anzhi and Volga were finally relegated on Sunday.

Dinamo Moskva Spartak Moscow maintained their 100 percent winning record with a crushing 4-1 defeat of rivals Dinamo in the Russian Premier League.

Anzhi Makhachkala Anzhi's rapid slide towards the second tier of Russian football is almost complete after a 1-1 draw at nine-man Rostov on Sunday.

Spartak Moskva Yura Movsisyan's hat-trick helped Spartak Moscow beat Zenit St Petersburg 4-2 and close in on the Russian Premier League leaders.

Lokomotiv Moskva The Russian Premier League title battle took a twist as leaders Zenit drew at second-placed Lokomotiv Moscow, as CSKA Moscow closed the gap.

Lokomotiv Moskva Lokomotiv Moscow climbed to the top of the Russian Premier League table while rock-bottom Anzhi claimed their first win of the season.

Zenit Hulk's hat-trick sent Zenit top of the Russian Premier League as they beat Krasnodar 4-1 and Lokomotiv Moscow were held by Anzhi.

Zenit Zenit reclaimed top spot in the Russian Premier League with a 2-1 win over Ural 2-1 on Friday.