Elsewhere, Tottenham's romp on the south coast was the latest chapter in a topsy-turvy season for Ange Postecoglou's men, who have now won seven and lost seven of their 16 top-flight matches.

Liverpool are reportedly willing to pay £50million to land Charles de Ketelaere, who is undergoing a fantastic resurgence at Serie A side Atalanta.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca said the chaotic end to his side's 2-1 win over Brentford exemplified why they are not yet ready to compete for the Premier League title.