EPL Results: Saturday's Week 8 Scores, Updated 2015 Premier League Table
Chelsea crashed to yet another Premier League defeat as they lost 3-1 at home to Southampton at Stamford Bridge, with manager Jose Mourinho writing the back pages with his post-match comments about his potential sacking after the loss.
But as the Premier League champions capitulated, the team they succeeded as England's best were on fire as Sergio Aguero exploded at the Etihad, with Manchester City beating Newcastle United 6-1.
Aguero scored five goals in 20 minutes to equal the Premier League record as City thrashed a sorry Magpies. The Argentinian's goal haul was equal to the most-ever scored in one Premier League match and propels the Sky Blues to the top of the table.
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There were also wins for Crystal Palace, Stoke City and Leicester City on Saturday, beating West Bromwich Albion, Aston Villa and Norwich City, respectively.
Watford took a point from their visit to Bournemouth, with Sunderland and West Ham United drawing their encounter in a four-goal thriller.
Read on for all of the Premier League results from Saturday's dramatic program, with updated league standings:
| Crystal Palace | 2-0 | West Bromwich Albion |
| Aston Villa | 0-1 | Stoke City |
| Bournemouth | 1-1 | Watford |
| Manchester City | 6-1 | Newcastle |
| Norwich City | 1-2 | Leicester City |
| Sunderland | 2-2 | West Ham United |
| Chelsea | 1-3 | Southampton |
| 1 | Manchester City | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 7 | +12 | 18 |
| 2 | Manchester United | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | +7 | 16 |
| 3 | Crystal Palace | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 7 | +4 | 15 |
| 4 | Leicester | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 15 | +2 | 15 |
| 5 | West Ham | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 11 | +6 | 14 |
| 6 | Arsenal | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 7 | +3 | 13 |
| 7 | Everton | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 7 | +4 | 12 |
| 8 | Tottenham | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 5 | +4 | 12 |
| 9 | Southampton | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 10 | +3 | 12 |
| 10 | Liverpool | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 11 |
| 11 | Watford | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 10 |
| 12 | Swansea | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 9 |
| 13 | Norwich | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 14 | -2 | 9 |
| 14 | Stoke | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 9 |
| 15 | Bournemouth | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 8 |
| 16 | Chelsea | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 17 | -5 | 8 |
| 17 | West Bromwich Albion | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 8 |
| 18 | Aston Villa | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 13 | -5 | 4 |
| 19 | Sunderland | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 18 | -10 | 3 |
| 20 | Newcastle United | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 17 | -11 | 3 |
Saturday Recap
When a striker bags five goals in one game, it is expected he will take all of the headlines the following day, but Jose Mourinho's post-match comments after the defeat of his Chelsea side will demote Sergio Aguero's five goals down the copy-print order.
The Special One tried to remain calm in his seven minute TV interview after he witnessed his side fall 3-1 to Southampton, but the Portuguese coach attacked the refereeing of Chelsea games and addressed his potential dismissal if Roman Abramovich opts to dispose of his services for a second time.
Goals from Steven Davis, Sadio Mane and Graziano Pelle were enough for the Saints as they came back from a goal down after Willian gave the home side an early lead. Southampton were far and away the better side, thoroughly deserving their result, but Mourinho was aggrieved.
Darren Lewis of the Mirror quoted Mourinho after the match, as he made his thoughts crystal clear:
ESPN's Paul Carr highlighted just how bad Chelsea's start to the season has been:
Manchester City took their opportunity to leapfrog over leaders Manchester United after an emphatic 6-1 humiliation of Newcastle. The star of the show was Aguero as he converted five chances in a 20 minute spell, proving he is the best striker in the country when fit and on form.
Bleacher Report highlighted the Argentinian's fantastic day at the Etihad:
Kevin De Bruyne once again scored for his new club and assisted twice as City put a marker down in their title challenge. Aleksandar Mitrovic nodded Newcastle ahead in the early stages of the match, but the Sky Blues responded with attacking aggression and flair.
Crystal Palace are up to third in the table after a sound victory at home to West Brom. Yannick Bolasie opened the scoring for the Eagles midway through the second half as Albion's defence was finally penetrated.
Yohan Cabaye wrapped up the points with a last-minute penalty, propelling manager Alan Pardew's team to new heights in the Premier League standings.
Leicester's spectacular form continued on their visit to Carrow Road despite resting Riyad Mahrez, beating Norwich 2-1 to move up to fourth. Jamie Vardy grabbed the Foxes' first from the spot in the first half, with Jeffrey Schlupp doubling their advantage just after the break.
Dieumerci Mbokani got Norwich back into the game with 22 minutes to play, but the visitors remained firm and took their victory.
Aston Villa's miserable time continued as they were beaten by Stoke City at home. Marko Arnautovic scored the only goal of the game to consign the Villans to the relegation zone.
Sunderland are still waiting for their first win at the Stadium of Light this season after a 2-2 draw against West Ham. Steven Fletcher gave the Black Cats a great start after a 10th minute goal, and it appeared it was going to be a wonderful day as Jeremain Lens's sublime chip made it two.
But the Hammers fought back in true Slaven Bilic fashion as Carl Jenkinson and the influential Dimitri Payet both netted to take a share of the points.
Glenn Murray scored for Bournemouth as he deputised for the injured Callum Wilson, but it wasn't enough for the Championship winners to claim a win against Watford. Murray's 28th minute goal was cancelled out by the prolific Odion Ighalo in a tight 1-1 draw.
If it was assumed the wheels had come off Chelsea's season in recent weeks, the loss at home to Southampton confirmed it.
However, the interesting point was Mourinho's reaction after the game, hinting at the unrest behind the scenes and talking about his tenure.
It feels like the Special One has lost the dressing room, with his stars refusing to perform even when the chips are down.
No supporter would have envisaged Chelsea would collapse in the fashion they have, and the Mourinho days at Stamford Bridge could be about to come to a premature end for a second time in history.
