There were cards aplenty as Chelsea played the second half with ten men and clung on to defeat Brighton 3-2 on Sunday.
In a move to secure the helm at the Bernabeu post-Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid have initiated talks with Brighton's coach, Roberto De Zerbi.
Ansu Fati's potential return to Barcelona next summer is facing uncertainty due to financial constraints.
Ashley Young's unfortunate own goal denied Everton a sixth win in eight matches as Brighton snatched a late 1-1 draw at Goodison Park.
Erling Haaland got back on the scoresheet as Manchester City returned to winning ways with narrow 2-1 win over Brighton.
Brighton forward Danny Welbeck admits he was booed by his family on his England debut.