Rob Cook and Jonny May scored tries as Gloucester came from behind to beat Newcastle 22-16 at Kingston Park.
Gloucester boss Nigel Davies hailed his side's mental strength as they fought back to claim a 22-16 win over Newcastle.
Dave Ewers returns to the Exeter side at number eight for Sunday's clash with second-placed Leicester.
Leicester crushed Newcastle 31-6 as Falcons director of rugby Dean Richards made an unhappy return to Welford Road.
Paul Burke paid tribute to Manu Tuilagi after the Lions star helped lift the Tigers to the top of the Premiership.
Leicester Tigers will welcome back Toby Flood, Ben Youngs and Manu Tuilagi for Saturday's fixture against Newcastle.
Newcastle won their first match since returning to the Aviva Premiership after eking out a 15-14 success over Sale.
Newcastle director of rugby Dean Richards thought his side deserved their narrow Aviva Premiership victory over Sale.
Dean Richards says his Newcastle Falcons side are expecting a serious challenge when they travel to Sale on Friday.
Round two of the Aviva Premiership begins on Friday as Northampton travel to face Harlequins while Sale host Newcastle.
Newcastle centre Tane Tu'ipulotu has been forced to retire from professional rugby due to a knee injury.
Newcastle made a forgettable start to life back in the Aviva Premiership as they lost 21-0 to Bath at Kingston Park.
Newcastle boss Dean Richards felt his side paid the price for not being clinical enough in their 21-0 loss to Bath.
Newly-promoted Newcastle have named six new signings in their starting XV to face Bath in the Aviva Premiership opener.
Dean Richards is preparing for a fresh start in the Aviva Premiership four years on from the 'Bloodgate' scandal.
We preview the new season and Stuart Barnes gives his predictions on how each team will fare.
Wasps have announced that centre Dom Waldouck will leave the club to join Northampton Saints ahead of the upcoming season.
Newly-promoted London Welsh will open their Aviva Premiership debut season at home to Leicester Tigers.
London Welsh will take on Sale, Leicester and Northampton in the JP Morgan Premiership Rugby Sevens Series.