Chelsea and Manchester United kicked off matchweek nine of the 2026/27 Premier League season, with Xabi Alonso’s Blues enjoying a 2-0 win.
Meanwhile, Liverpool suffered their first defeat to Arsenal at Anfield in 14 years as the Gunners won 1-0.
Arsenal end 14-year wait
Kai Havertz scored the only goal of the game just 16 minutes into the contest, finishing Declan Rice’s low cross to give Arsenal the lead.
Liverpool had opportunities to equalise, with Florian Wirtz hitting the crossbar from a free-kick and Alexis Mac Allister heading over, but the Reds were unable to find their way past David Raya.
The hosts also felt they should have been awarded a penalty after Jurrien Timber pulled Alexander Isak’s shirt in the first half, but the officials did not intervene.
The result leaves Liverpool fifth in the Premier League table, nine points behind leaders Arsenal, who have now opened up a three-point gap over Manchester City.
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Chelsea win, Man City lose
Elsewhere, Chelsea continued their strong start under Alonso with victory over Man United at Stamford Bridge.
Morgan Rogers opened the scoring five minutes into the second half before Cole Palmer converted a penalty in the 64th minute.
Man United defender Lisandro Martínez was also sent off following a second yellow card.
Man City suffered their own setback after losing 1-0 to Brighton, with the Seagulls moving up to third in the table.
Bournemouth and Brentford both secured 2-0 wins over Leeds United and Nottingham Forest, respectively, while Tottenham beat Crystal Palace by the same scoreline.
Coventry City claimed a 3-1 victory over Sunderland, Hull City and Ipswich Town shared the points in a 2-2 draw and Aston Villa were held to a 1-1 draw by Fulham.
St James’ Park will host the final game of the round when Newcastle United take on Everton at 20:00 GMT on Monday, November 2.
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