In a thrilling Matchweek 3 of the Premier League, Arsenal’s clash with Brighton ended in a hard-fought 1-1 draw, while Aston Villa continued their impressive form with a 2-1 victory over Leicester City. Manchester City put on a stunning display as Erling Haaland scored a sensational hat-trick in their 3-1 triumph against West Ham. On Sunday, Tottenham succumbed to a 2-1 defeat against Newcastle, and Chelsea’s encounter with Crystal Palace concluded in a 1-1 stalemate. The highlight of the weekend came at Old Trafford, where Liverpool delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Manchester United, underscoring their title ambitions and leaving the Red Devils with much to ponder.
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Arsenal 1-1 Brighton
Arsenal drew 1-1 with Brighton at the Emirates Stadium after Declan Rice’s red card, which came from delaying a free-kick while already booked, left the Gunners with 10 men. Kai Havertz had given Arsenal the lead in the first half, but Brighton equalized through Joao Pedro after Rice’s dismissal. Arsenal’s manager Mikel Arteta criticized the referee’s decision, feeling it was inconsistent. With Rice now suspended for the upcoming north London derby against Tottenham and Mikel Merino injured, Arsenal’s midfield options are limited, raising concerns for their next matches.
Brentford 3-1 Southampton
Brentford defeated Southampton 3-1, with Bryan Mbeumo scoring twice to lead the team to victory in their first match without Ivan Toney, who has joined Al Ahli. Mbeumo’s goals, one before half-time and another after a Southampton mistake, helped secure Brentford’s second win of the season. Yoane Wissa added a third goal, while Southampton’s Yukinari Sugawara scored their first league goal since returning to the Premier League. Despite a strong debut from Southampton’s Aaron Ramsdale, Brentford’s pressing and counter-pressing were too much for the visitors, who made costly errors. Brentford’s manager, Thomas Frank, praised Mbeumo’s performance and acknowledged Toney’s impact on the club.
Everton 2-3 Bournemouth
Everton suffered a shocking 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth after leading 2-0 with just three minutes left. Goals from Michael Keane and Dominic Calvert-Lewin had given Everton a comfortable lead, but Bournemouth scored three times after the 87th minute, with Semenyo, Cook, and Sinisterra turning the match around. Despite dominating most of the game, Everton’s poor game management and failure to defend crosses led to their collapse. Manager Sean Dyche was stunned by the team’s inability to close out the match, and Everton’s players were left in disbelief after throwing away what seemed to be a sure victory.
Ipswich 1-1 Fulham
Ipswich earned their first Premier League point of the season with a 1-1 draw against Fulham at Portman Road. Liam Delap gave Ipswich the lead in the 15th minute with a powerful long-range shot, marking Ipswich’s first Premier League goal at home in 22 years. Fulham equalized later in the first half through Adama Traore, who finished off a cross from Antonee Robinson. The second half saw fewer chances, with both teams defending well. Delap and Emile Smith Rowe came close to scoring for Ipswich, but Fulham’s Bernd Leno made key saves to keep the match level.
Leicester 1-2 Aston Villa
Aston Villa secured a 2-1 win over Leicester City, with Amadou Onana and Jhon Duran each scoring their second goals of the season. Villa took the lead through Onana in the first half, and Duran added a second shortly after coming on as a substitute. Leicester’s Facundo Buonanotte scored a late goal, but it wasn’t enough to prevent their third straight Premier League defeat. Villa, now with two wins from three games, remain unbeaten in their last four visits to the King Power Stadium.
Nottingham Forest 1-1 Wolves
Wolves earned their first Premier League point of the season with a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest, thanks to a powerful goal from Jean-Ricner Bellegarde. Chris Wood had given Forest an early lead with a header, but Bellegarde quickly equalized with a long-range strike. Both teams had chances to win, with Forest’s late goal ruled out for offside and Wolves’ debutant goalkeeper Sam Johnstone making crucial saves. The result marked the fourth consecutive draw between the two teams and kept Forest unbeaten at home against West Midlands sides since 2019.
West Ham 1-3 Manchester City
Erling Haaland scored another hat-trick to lead Manchester City to a 3-1 victory over West Ham, making it three wins from three games for the reigning champions. City took the lead early with Haaland’s first goal, but West Ham equalized through a Ruben Dias own goal. Haaland added two more goals to secure the win, continuing his incredible scoring form with 70 goals in 69 Premier League games. The victory moved City clear at the top of the table, while West Ham remain in 13th place.
Chelsea 1-1 Crystal Palace
Chelsea and Crystal Palace drew 1-1 at Stamford Bridge, with Ebere Eze scoring a stunning equalizer for Palace. Chelsea took the lead in the first half through Nicolas Jackson after a strong performance, but Palace improved in the second half. Eze’s brilliant strike levelled the score, and despite late chances for Chelsea and a key save from Palace’s Dean Henderson, the game ended in a draw. Palace, who had struggled early on, earned their first point of the season, while Chelsea missed out on a chance to extend their winning run.
Newcastle 2-1 Tottenham
Newcastle defeated Tottenham 2-1 despite Spurs dominating the game. Harvey Barnes scored for Newcastle in the first half after a mix-up at a throw-in, but Dan Burn’s own goal equalized for Tottenham early in the second half. Even though Spurs had 20 shots and controlled the match, they couldn’t score again. Alexander Isak then grabbed the winner for Newcastle with a simple tap-in after a smart pass from Joelinton. Spurs struggled to convert their chances and, despite their strong performance, ended up with nothing to show for it.
Man Utd 0-3 Liverpool
Liverpool beat Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford, with Luis Diaz scoring twice and Mohamed Salah adding a third goal. Diaz took advantage of two mistakes by Casemiro in the first half, and Salah’s goal early in the second half sealed the win. Despite an aggressive start from United, Liverpool controlled the game, and Casemiro was substituted at halftime after his errors led to the first two goals. The result puts pressure on Manchester United’s manager Erik ten Hag, while Liverpool’s coach Arne Slot continues his perfect start.
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