Premier League standings dramatically changed overnight: Chelsea hands promoted team second place; Man United secures third consecutive win; Liverpool suffers fourth straight defeat.

On the night of October 25 and early hours of October 26, four Premier League Round 9 matches took place. The big six clubs faced contrasting fortunes: Man United recorded their first Premier League three-win streak since the 23-24 season, Chelsea was defeated at home by the promoted team, Liverpool suffered their fourth straight league loss, and pressure mounted on Slott’s job.

Chelsea 1-2 SunderlandChelsea hosted the Black Cats at Stamford Bridge and took the lead early with Ganacho scoring his first goal for the club. Sunderland quickly equalized. The 1-1 scoreline held until stoppage time. Chelsea pushed hard to secure a home victory, but Maresca’s tactical decisions were disastrous—substituting the in-form Ganacho and bringing on players who lacked control. The 19-year-old forward Giou struggled to hold the ball. Chelsea pressed aggressively hoping for all three points but were caught on a counterattack and conceded a stoppage-time winner, losing 2-1. This ended Chelsea’s four-game winning streak across all competitions. Despite a strong squad, especially in midfield, Maresca’s coaching level is more suited to the Championship.

Man United 4-2 BrightonAfter last round’s last-minute win over Liverpool, securing their first back-to-back victories under Amolin, Man United hosted Brighton at Old Trafford with high confidence and fighting spirit. They dominated the match, aided by Brighton’s midfielder Baleba’s poor performance. Man United played smoothly with double goals from Mbomo, Cunha scoring his first, Casemiro contributing a goal and an assist, and Sheshko providing an assist but still needing to improve his finishing. Man United won 4-2 at home, marking their first Premier League three-game winning streak since the 2023-24 season, highlighting how poor the club had been over the past two seasons. With all three new forwards scoring and new goalkeeper Lamens performing strongly, Amolin’s Man United is clearly on the right path to revival.

Brentford 3-2 LiverpoolIn midweek Champions League action, Salah came off the bench as Liverpool thrashed Frankfurt 5-1, ending a four-game losing streak in all competitions. Salah returned to the starting lineup and scored, but Liverpool still lost this match. His presence allowed new signings Ekitik and Wirtz to find their rhythm. Fans joked that Salah scored, so he must start next game, with a tough League Cup match against Crystal Palace ahead. After Klopp’s era dividends faded, Slott has struggled to manage Salah and the squad balance. Liverpool’s rare four-game Premier League losing streak signals deeper troubles ahead under Slott. As always, with Salah starting, the attack is chaotic and new players fail to integrate. Despite heavy spending this summer, Liverpool has collapsed, and Slott cannot balance the veterans and newcomers.

Latest Premier League standings: Sunderland’s stoppage-time winner against Chelsea lifts them to second place; Man United’s win and Liverpool’s loss see the Red Devils rise to fourth, overtaking Liverpool. The Premier League landscape is rapidly shifting, with Man United emerging from the slump, Liverpool sinking deeper, Chelsea unstable, and Arsenal poised for their best title-winning season.