Premier League leaders Arsenal strengthened their title charge after a narrow 1–0 away victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in the midweek round of fixtures.
The Gunners moved seven points clear at the top of the table after rivals Manchester City dropped points in a 2–2 draw against Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium.
Bukayo Saka scored the decisive goal for Arsenal in the ninth minute, sealing a crucial win that boosted their chances of lifting the Premier League title this season.
At St James’ Park, Manchester United suffered a 2–1 defeat to Newcastle United, marking the first loss for new United boss Michael Carrick since taking charge.
Newcastle were reduced to 10 men just before halftime after Jacob Ramsey received a second yellow card in the first-half stoppage time.
Despite the setback, Anthony Gordon put the Magpies ahead in the 45+6th minute.
However, Casemiro quickly responded for United, equalising in the 45+9th minute to ensure the sides went into the break level at 1–1.
The hosts eventually secured the win late in the game as William Osula struck in the 90th minute to seal all three points for Newcastle.
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Meanwhile, Chelsea returned to winning ways with an emphatic 4–1 victory over Aston Villa.
Villa had taken an early lead through Douglas Luiz just two minutes into the match.
But João Pedro turned the game around with goals in the 35th minute and in first-half stoppage time to hand Chelsea a 2–1 lead at halftime.
Cole Palmer extended Chelsea’s advantage with a goal in the 55th minute before João Pedro completed his hat-trick in the 64th minute to cap a dominant display at Stamford Bridge.
Elsewhere, West Ham United secured a 1–0 away victory over Fulham to round off the midweek action in the Premier League.