West Ham United faced a challenging first half against Brentford, trailing 1-0 at the break. Lucas Paqueta's performance as a makeshift striker raised concerns, while manager Graham Potter faced pressure to make tactical changes.
Manchester City dominated Newcastle United with a 4-0 victory, highlighted by Omar Marmoush's first-half hat-trick, propelling City to fourth in the Premier League.
Mikel Merino, typically a midfielder, scored two crucial goals as an emergency striker to lead Arsenal to a 2-0 victory over Leicester City, narrowing the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Aston Villa and Ipswich Town ended in a 1-1 draw at Villa Park, with Ollie Watkins equalising after Liam Delap's opener. Despite Ipswich being reduced to 10 men, Villa couldn't secure a win, leaving them eighth in the table while Ipswich remain in the relegation zone.
Manchester City showcased a dominant performance against Newcastle United, securing a 4-0 win in the Premier League. Omar Marmoush's hat-trick in the first half was pivotal, with James McAtee adding a fourth goal. The victory boosts City into the top four, while Newcastle drops to seventh.
Arsenal closed the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool to four points with a 2-0 win over Leicester City, thanks to a late brace from substitute Mikel Merino. The victory keeps Arsenal firmly in the title race.
Chelsea's poor form continued as they suffered a 3-0 defeat to Brighton, failing to register a shot on target and extending their winless run on the road to six matches.
The last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park was a dramatic affair, ending in a 2-2 draw with a late equaliser, a mass brawl, and four red cards, marking a fitting farewell to the historic stadium.
The final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park concluded with a thrilling 2-2 draw, featuring a late equaliser by James Tarkowski and a series of dramatic events including player and staff dismissals.
The final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw, with four red cards issued after the final whistle. James Tarkowski's stoppage-time equaliser for Everton ensured the historic fixture concluded on a memorable note, leaving Liverpool seven points clear at the top of the Premier League.