The big result saw Liverpool slump to another defeat, this time at home to rivals Manchester United as they were beaten 2-1 at Anfield, meaning Arsenal built a three-point lead at the top after a 1-0 win at Fulham.
Elsewhere, visiting Chelsea piled more misery on Nottingham Forest with a 3-0 romp, Aston Villa beat Tottenham 2-1 away and Crystal Palace and Bournemouth played out a wild 3-3 draw.
Flashscore has compiled a team of this week's best performers, based on our player ratings system:
Goalkeeper
Martin Dubravka (Burnley) - 7.7
Martin Dubravka came up with a handful of big moments as Burnley weathered a Leeds storm to earn what could be a key 2-0 win.
The veteran goalkeeper made four saves at Turf Moor, with his best coming in the first half when he pushed Brenden Aaronson's shot onto the post.
Defenders
Reece James (Chelsea) - 8.4
The adaptable Reece James impressed on his 200th appearance for Chelsea, showcasing his talent with a top showing against Forest.
He rounded out his display at the City Ground with the Blues' third goal, powering a volley home to seal a fine victory.
Dan Ballard (Sunderland) - 8.3
Dan Ballard threw himself in front of everything to help Sunderland shut down Wolves 2-0 and continue their fine start to the campaign.
The towering central defender recorded 10 defensive contributions in the clean sheet, which included six clearances and two blocks.
Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace) - 8.2
England international Marc Guehi turned into a creative outlet as Palace salvaged a draw against Bournemouth.
Guehi created a game-high two chances and won Palace's late penalty when he was wrestled to the ground in the box.
Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) - 9.0
Sunderland's Nordi Mukiele continues to look like an inspired bit of transfer business as he once again impressed for the Black Cats.
The Frenchman squeezed in their opener against Wolves and was resolute defensively, losing just four of 18 duels contested and making eight clearances.
Mukiele's 9.0 Flashscore player rating is the highest of the week.
Midfielders
Pedro Neto (Chelsea) - 8.9
Pedro Neto came alive in the second half of Chelsea's win at Forest with a showing worthy of three points.
Neto assisted the Blues' opener with a superb whipped cross, then netted himself minutes later with a well-taken free-kick from the edge of the box.
Georginio Rutter (Brighton) - 7.9
Brighton's Georginio Rutter made his mark with a battling performance as the Seagulls saw off Newcastle 2-1.
The 23-year-old ran tirelessly in his 71 minutes on the pitch and slipped in Danny Welbeck with a perfect through ball for Brighton's opening goal.
Emiliano Buendia (Aston Villa) - 8.0
Coming off the substitutes' bench in the second half, Emiliano Buendia made the impact Unai Emery would have wanted as Aston Villa sneaked past Tottenham.
The Argentine cut in from the right and curled a shot well into the far corner after a stunning pass from Matty Cash and a brilliant first touch from Lucas Digne in the build-up.
Forwards
Eli Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth) - 8.1
Brought into the starting lineup against Palace to replace the injured Evanilson, 19-year-old Eli Junior Kroupi made his opportunity count.
Kroupi headed in Bournemouth's first on the goal line, then got his second with a clinical finish after pouncing on a poor clearance.
Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) - 8.5
Hat-trick hero Jean-Philippe Mateta adopted a shoot-on-sight policy to help drag Palace back into a position to earn something against Bournemouth.
With the Eagles 2-0 down, Mateta netted two from close range to equalise, then levelled again with a crucial penalty in the seventh minute of second-half stoppage time to notch his treble.
The France international took 11 of Palace's 20 shots and totted up a whopping 3.67 expected goals (xG) on his own in the process.
Danny Welbeck (Brighton) - 8.3
Danny Welbeck's resurgence appears to be showing little sign of slowing as his double grabbed Brighton a gritty win over Newcastle.
The 34-year-old's first was a smart dinked finish over the onrushing goalkeeper, while he lashed in his second from a loose ball on the edge of the box.