Hull hold Chelsea, Liverpool fail to beat Fulham in Premier League

Hull held Chelsea to a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge, securing third place in the Premier League. Liverpool also failed to defeat Fulham, drawing 0-0 in their match. Chelsea's front three—Morgan Rogers, Joao Pedro, and Cole Palmer—showcased their skills, but they struggled defensively, allowing Hull to capitalize. In five matches against top-flight opposition since Xabi Alonso's appointment, Chelsea have scored 16 goals and conceded 12.

Hull had struggled to keep clean sheets, but they managed three in a row, eventually breaking down. Rogers found the net in the seventh minute, and Mohamed Belloumi equalized for Hull via a volley after Jorrel Hato's cross. Harry Kane's cross brought Chelsea level with a strike from Joao Pedro, but Hull managed to keep their momentum.

Only defending champions Arsenal and Manchester City sit above Hull in the standings. Liverpool, under Andoni Iraola, remained unbeaten but received boos from the crowd due to Fulham's first win under Alvaro Arbeloa. Despite the presence of three high-profile players in Bradley Barcola, Florian Wirtz, and Alexander Isak, Liverpool's attack failed to find its rhythm against Fulham's shaky defense.

Gonzalo Garcia's missed opportunity and Alisson Becker's crucial save from Josh King left Liverpool with a draw, dropping them to sixth place but still six points behind the leaders.

Aston Villa suffered a 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest, who avenged their previous Europa League semi-final loss at Villa Park. Liam Delap scored the opening goal for Forest, who maintained their lead through Alysson's equalizer and Igor Jesus' winner. Forest's manager, Oliver Glasner, secured his first victory, while Crystal Palace continued their struggling campaign with a 3-2 loss to Ipswich, aided by Axel Disasi's red card.

Brentford secured an unbeaten streak with a 2-2 draw against Bournemouth, thanks to Kevin Schade's brace. Meanwhile, Tottenham prepares to face Everton at home in their bid to kick-start their Premier League season. Manchester United will also host local rivals Manchester City in another notable fixture on Sunday.