Premier League updates: Chelsea take on Liverpool at Stamford Bridge

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On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the Premier League saw significant action ahead of the international break, with key matches impacting the table standings. Manchester United secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Sunderland at Old Trafford, easing pressure on manager Ruben Amorim. Mason Mount opened the scoring early, followed by Benjamin Sesko doubling the lead, marking his second goal in consecutive Premier League games. Sunderland struggled to pose a threat, and United's new goalkeeper Senne Lammens kept a clean sheet on his debut, adding positivity to the home side's performance.

Meanwhile, Arsenal comfortably defeated West Ham United 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium to move to the top of the Premier League table. The first half witnessed Declan Rice, formerly of West Ham, scoring against his old club as he pounced on a rebound after a shot from Eberechi Eze was saved. Bukayo Saka secured the win by converting a penalty in the 67th minute after Jurrien Timber was fouled. Despite the victory, Arsenal suffered a blow with captain Martin Ødegaard forced off due to injury for the third time this season.

Adding to the weekend's drama, Tottenham Hotspur beat Leeds United 2-1 at Elland Road. New signing Mohammed Kudus opened his account for Spurs, helping them leap to second place in the league standings. This win was particularly notable as it ended Tottenham's seven-match losing streak before international breaks, improving their momentum.

Elsewhere, a major highlight was the heavyweight clash at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea hosted league leaders Liverpool. This highly anticipated game was a focal point of Saturday's Premier League schedule, although detailed results were not covered in this summary.

The weekend’s fixtures underscored the competitive nature of the Premier League, with Arsenal ascending to first place, Manchester United stabilizing under pressure, and Tottenham showing signs of resurgence ahead of the break.