In Premier League action, Chelsea defeated Sheffield United 2-0, moving them into the top half of the table. Manchester City had a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace and Newcastle snapped their three-game losing streak with a 3-0 win over Fulham. In the Scottish Premiership, Celtic suffered a 0-2 loss to Hearts, their first Premiership win at Parkhead since 2007. Other key results included Plymouth defeating Rotherham 3-2 and Dundee United losing to Raith 0-1 in the Scottish Championship. In the Championship, Bristol City defeated Sunderland 1-0, while Hull City had a 3-0 win over Cardiff City. Injuries were a major concern for several teams, including Newcastle, with Joelinton and Fabian Schar both picking up injuries during their match. The day was marred by a concerning incident as Luton’s Tom Lockyer collapsed during their match against Bournemouth. The game was abandoned after Lockyer’s collapse, but reports indicate that he is “alert and responsive.” There were a number of other compelling storylines throughout the day’s matches, but the focus will primarily be on Lockyer’s condition. Overall, it was a day of action-packed football with several significant developments across the various leagues.
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