Premier League action returned to fans after a European midweek across the continent as six games kicked off the weekend's festivities and Liverpool are headlining across the country.
Here's what we made of it.
What happened?
Yoane Wissa continues to lead the line after the departure of Ivan Toney, helping to a swashbuckling 3-2 win against Bournemouth. A brace from the Congolese international secured all three points for Thomas Frank's men.
Fulham traveled through the capital and paid a visit Thanks to two goals from Emile Smith Rowe and Harry Wilson, he took all three points at the same time.
West Ham United and played a nil-nil affair at the London Stadium as Pablo Sarabia and Matheus Cunha helped Wolves to their first full meal of the season with a 2-0 home win against bottom-placed teams .
But all eyes were on it and Liverpool as Rivals took on Brighton (away) and (home game), with the two separated by just two points at the weekend.
Man are now in a bit of a crisis after Brighton suffered their fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions – a first in Pep Guardiola's coaching career – after Brighton beat the champions with a 2-1 win at the Amex. Goals from João Pedro and a first for Matthew O'Riley Debut, canceled out Erling Haaland's record goal in the first half.
At the end of the evening, Arne Slots Liverpool managed to compensate for City's deficits with a 2-0 win against Manchester City Side that continues to represent European ambitions. A first-half goal from Darwin Núñez may have been overshadowed by a possible injury to Trent Alexander-Arnold.
But the Reds held their own in front of the Kop and extended their lead at the top of the table to five points after Mohamed Salah secured all three points with a late goal in the 84th minute, sealing a critical evening in the league.
Player of the day
Despite a brace from Yoane Wissa and another record from Erling Haaland, it is Brighton's Danish midfielder Matthew O'Riley who takes the player of the day award here.
With the Seagulls down a goal, O'Riley, along with fellow second-half substitute João Pedro, proved crucial to the substitution led to a lengthy run of defeats in all competitions and pushed the south coast club up the table and back into the top four discussion.
A first Brighton goal for you Debut, against the champions? That's hard to top.
Statistics of the day
Wissa was in contention again here after his two-goal performance, but given Man City's losing streak, this was too good to pass up.
After the 1:2 defeat against the Seagulls by Fabian Hürzeler I've lost one now game when he led at halftime for the first time since May 2021.
When was the last time that happened? You guessed it…against Brighton too.
With Guardiola now facing defeat in more than unusual circumstances, have City's title hopes been dashed before the holidays?
What that means
Liverpool are now clear favorites to take top spot in May as their form under slot is in stark contrast to a Page on the threshold of a crisis.
However, City remain in second place regardless of tomorrow's results, while Brighton are temporarily in fourth place in the Champions League, ahead of Chelsea and Arsenal.
Fulham ended the day in seventh place, are still in the top half of the table and Bournemouth are just one point behind in 11th place.
West Ham's poor start to the season leaves them in 14th place but six points clear of the relegation zone two points and two places further down.
Ultimately, despite their first win of the season, Wolves remain in the bottom three They sit at the bottom of the table while looking to be the favorites for an immediate return to the Championship.
What they said
Brentford boss Thomas Frank was thrilled as the Bees picked up another win at the Gtech Community Stadium, declaring: “I’m really happy with the win. I'm very glad we came back. I’m very glad we posed such a threat in the future.”
“We gave them the first goal, of course that happens, and then one or two more good chances. But after that I thought we really grew into the game. I thought we did well. Scored a good goal. And in the second half I thought there was a team on the pitch. At that point we were clearly better and created and scored two fantastic goals. I’m very happy with that.”
Pep Guardiola cut a different figure after Man City's defeat at Brighton; It is the fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions and the first time this feat has happened to the Spanish tactician.
“Welcome! There is always time for a first in life.
When discussing whether or not Guardiola said it was a question of consistency over the entire 90 minutes and that they enjoyed the challenge of putting the game back in order: “That's my challenge, I love challenges.” I won't take a step back, more than ever I want to do it.”
What's next?
Game week 11 of Tomorrow continues with an important clash in the capital as Arsenal travel to Stamford Bridge to take on a revitalized Chelsea.
Manchester United hosts Leicester Ipswich travel to north London to face Tottenham and Nottingham Forest welcome Newcastle United Floor.
