Chelsea, who brought former football player Frank Lampard to the position of manager for the second time, but left with a loss in four consecutive matches, lost 2-0 to Brentford at home with goals from Cesar Azpilicueta (own goal) and Bryan Mbeumo.
Facing West Ham United on the road, Liverpool won 2-1 with goals from Cody Gakpo and Joel Matip. Lucas Paqueta scored the London team’s only goal.
In the other fight of the night, Nottingham Forest, trying to get away from the relegation line, defeated Brighton Hove Albion 3-1 in the field.