Manchester City secured a second successive Premier League victory at home against Sunderland, Chelsea were held scoreless away to Bournemouth while Tottenham managed to beat Brentford.
Enzo Maresca has admitted Chelsea are still unsure when Romeo Lavia will return, as the Belgian's injury problems continued to disrupt their midfield plans ahead of Saturday's trip to Bournemouth.
Enzo Maresca admitted that Cole Palmer's long-awaited return was "the only good news" on a punishing Wednesday night for Chelsea, who were beaten 3-1 by a sharp Leeds United side at Elland Road.
Leeds United hauled themselves out of the relegation zone with an energised 3-1 victory over Chelsea on Wednesday, a result that relieved growing pressure on manager Daniel Farke.
Twenty-year-old Argentine defender Aaron Anselmino is rapidly establishing himself as a vital part of Borussia Dortmund's rearguard, and the club now look poised to dial up Chelsea to try to keep him beyond his loan spell.
Enzo Maresca urged calm after Chelsea recorded another 1-1 draw with Arsenal, the second successive season in which the derby has ended with that scoreline at Stamford Bridge.