Three teams at the top. Three different outcomes.
For the first time since September 2017, the Premier League's top three all played at 3pm UK time on a Saturday and it resulted in a gripping, action-packed afternoon full of mixed fortunes for the English top-flight's title-chasers.
Liverpool sit second after throwing away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2with Brighton, while 10-man Manchester City suffered a shock 2-0 home loss to Crystal Palace.
"It is a good day because of us. I believe what goes around comes around and I don't feel happy to celebrate other performances and results," said Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel.
"We should be focused on ourselves. It is never the moment to be happy about other teams dropping points."
But while Tuchel won't be drawn on his side's status at the top of the pile, here is a look at where today's results leave each of the top three.
Chelsea were the big winners as the full-time whistles rang around Premier League grounds on Saturday evening.
Reece James struck twice and Jorginho converted a penalty as the Blues scored three second-half goals to overcome Newcastle at St James' Park.
They have won 14 Premier League away games under manager Thomas Tuchel, losing just once, while only Chelsea themselves in 2004-05 have previously conceded fewer goals after 10 league games than the three they've shipped so far this season.
Tuchel told BBC Match of the Day: "Don't confuse patience for falling asleep. It was necessary to be patient and it was necessary also when you are more or less the only team who is responsible for the intensity and rhythm of the game."
Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer said: "You see the number of players Chelsea had missing today - [Romelu] Lukaku, [Timo] Werner, [Mason] Mount, [Christian] Pulisic, [Mateo] Kovacic - [it's] amazing".
Analysis by BBC Sport's Michael Emons
Chelsea had to be patient, but their class came through in the end with three goals in a 16-minute second-half spell to end Newcastle's stubborn resistance.
Tuchel will be delighted that their goals are coming from all areas as England right wing-back James scored twice with well-struck efforts before Jorginho added a third from the penalty spot.
Only Liverpool have scored more than Chelsea's total of 26 Premier League goals, while the Blues' total of three goals conceded is easily the best in the division.
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