London,October 5(HS): Chelsea inflicted a third consecutive defeat on reigning Premier League champions Liverpool with a dramatic 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, courtesy of a stoppage-time strike by Brazilian teenager Estevao. The goal marked Estevao’s first since his transfer from Palmeiras and ended Liverpool’s reign at the summit, with Arsenal overtaking them by a point after a 2-0 victory over West Ham.
The win provided much-needed respite for Chelsea boss Ruben Amorim, who implemented decisive team changes including dropping marquee summer signing Matheus Cunha and giving a debut start to goalkeeper Senne Lammens. Early strikes from Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesko set Chelsea on course for a crucial victory, their first clean sheet of the season. Amorim acknowledged the ongoing pressure but emphasized the importance of moving forward quickly.
Arsenal, meanwhile, strengthened their title credentials with a fourth consecutive league win, defeating West Ham through goals by Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, who converted a penalty on his 200th club appearance. Despite an injury setback to captain Martin Odegaard, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed optimism about future success.
Tottenham sustained their strong form with a 2-1 win at Leeds, highlighted by Mohammed Kudus scoring his first goal for the club, maintaining Spurs’ unbeaten streak and solidifying their position in third place.
Saturday’s fixtures underscored the fiercely competitive Premier League title race as the international break approaches, with Arsenal now leading, closely pursued by Liverpool and Tottenham.Chelsea stunned Premier League champions Liverpool 2-1 with a last-minute goal by Brazilian youngster Estevao at Stamford Bridge on October 4, 2025.
This defeat marked Liverpool’s third consecutive loss and saw them drop from the top spot, with Arsenal taking the lead after a 2-0 win over West Ham. Chelsea’s coach Ruben Amorim, under pressure after earlier poor results, made bold lineup changes that paid off with early goals by Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesko, earning the club their first clean sheet this season.
Arsenal’s victory marked their fourth consecutive league win amid injury concerns for captain Martin Odegaard. Tottenham also maintained strong form, with Mohammed Kudus scoring his first goal in a 2-1 win at Leeds, propelling Spurs to third place.
The weekend’s results have intensified the Premier League title race ahead of the international break.
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