Man City's win over Brentford capped a record-setting 2021: 36 Premier League victories, 110 points, 113 goals. As Chelsea and Liverpool falter, a fourth title in five years looks inevitable.
Chelsea looked primed to beat Brighton before a stoppage-time goal from Danny Welbeck doomed the hosts to a 1-1 draw that saw them fall eight points behind league leaders Manchester City.
Chelsea trail Manchester City by six points in the title race, a gap they'll look to close when they meet Brighton at Stamford Bridge, while the league leaders will also be in West London taking on Brentford.
Chelsea were imperious for the first 10 months of Thomas Tuchel's reign. The crown has slipped, though, and he needs to figure out what's gone wrong before the season ebbs away.