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Brighton beat Chelsea 4-1 in the English Premier League 2022-23 on Saturday to hand Potter his first loss since leaving the south-coast club to take over the Blues in September. After a strong start under Potter, Chelsea have dropped points in three straight league games following draws against Brentford and Manchester United.
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The loss means Chelsea dropped eight points behind Manchester City, which took the overnight lead in the standings by beating Leicester 1-0 away thanks to an inch-perfect free kick from Kevin De Bruyne in the second half.
Liverpool is far off thinking about the title after losing at home to Leeds 2-1, the latest poor result in the league in what is proving a difficult season for Jurgen Klopp바카라s team. Arsenal can reclaim top spot on Sunday by beating last-place Nottingham Forest at home.
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After Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez went off with a concussion in the first half 바카라 having initially tried to play on despite looking groggy following a collision 바카라 Callum Wilson scored two for Newcastle before Joelinton and the in-form Miguel Almiron added one each.
Crystal Palace beat Southampton 1-0 for a third straight home win while Brentford settled for 1-1 against Wolverhampton, whose striker Diego Costa was sent off for a headbutt in stoppage time. Fulham and Everton drew 0-0.