Chelsea's manager Enzo Maresca calls the 3-0 defeat to Brighton their worst performance under his management. Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma shined with a remarkable goal, and Yankuba Minteh scored twice, highlighting Chelsea's defensive woes. Missing key strikers, Chelsea failed to challenge Brighton's defense, raising concerns about their Champions League aspirations. Meanwhile, Brighton climbed to eighth in the league.
In a thrilling turn of events, Manchester City staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Chelsea 3-1, moving into the top four of the Premier League standings. Initially trailing, City reversed their fortunes with goals from Gvardiol, Haaland, and Foden. The victory not only ousted Chelsea from the top four but also highlighted other significant matches, including Liverpool's dominant win over Ipswich and Arsenal's narrow victory over Wolves.