Matchweek 15 completed with an arousing game at Goodison Park, where Everton defeated Arsenal, relieving the pressure on manager, Rafael Benitez follwoing their recent form of poor run.
The Matchweek witnessed 27 goals scored across the ten centres, averaging 2.7 goals per game with the West Ham - Chelsea game producing the highest return with five goals as the Blues dropped to third after starting the week at the summit.
Eight teams recorded victories, but just two of them were able to do so away, Liverpool, who left it late against Wolves and won through a Divock Origi goal and Manchester City, who swept away Watford 3-1.
Here are your matchweek facts.
West Ham 3-2 Chelsea
The Hammers have recorded better result when playing on home ground against Chelsea in their last seven games as they have won four of that (including last weekend's), drawn 1 and lost two. London Home.
The loss to West Ham meant Chelsea's 48-game unbeaten run of not losing a game after being ahead at half time came to and end. This dates back to the reign of former boss, Maurizio Sarri. Sarri ball.
It was only the third time under Thomas Tuchel that Chelsea have conceded more than two goals in a single game. The previous two came in home losses to now-relegated West Bromwich Albion (2-5) in April and Aston Villa (1-2) in May. Stingy.
Newcastle 1-0 Burnley
Ring the victory bells. Newcastle won their first league match of the campaign and also kept their first clean sheet after losing 7 and drawing 8 of their first 15. Finally.
Callum Wilson has scored 43 goals under the tutelage of Eddie Howe, 41 and 2 with Bournemouth and Newcastle respectively. Only Joshua King has scored more (48) under the English manager. Connection.
Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
Mohammed Salah cannot just be stopped. The Egyptian has had a hand (either scoring or assisting) in at least a goal in his last 13 Premier League games. Unstoppable.
Divock Origi has turned himself to a super sub. That winner against Wolves was his 10th from the bench as a substitute for the Reds, more than any other player in the competition. Super sub.
Watford 1-3 Manchester City
The defending champions have played 19 times against the Hornets in the Premier League and are yet to lose a single game against them, scoring 62 goals in the process. Annihilation.
Pep Guardiola has a 100% win record against Watford, as he has won all of his 10 games as City manager against them, conceding four times and scoring 42. Dominance.
Manchester United 1-0 Crystal Palace
Could you believe that Ralf Ragnick is the first German manager to have managed in the Premier League and win his first game. Even Thomas Tuchel and Jurgen Klopp failed to in their first games? Jinx broken.
It was the first clean sheet that Manchester United have kept at home in 15 games in all competitions, a run that dates back to April in their 2-0 win over Granada in the Europa League. Sorted.
Everton 2-1 Arsenal
Everton have won their last three Premier League games against Arsenal. The last time they managed this feat was far back in April 1968. Old skool.
The winning goal by Demarai Gray was his fifth of the season in just 14 league games, his personal best return yet. Growing.
Arsenal have now lost in their two visits to Merseyside this season with an aggregate of 6-1. Hostile grounds.
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