Premier League Roundup, Matchday 2
The Premier League has wrapped up its second round of matches, showcasing thrilling games, impressive player performances and surprising results. Below is a recap of the happenings from matchday 2 in the Premier League.
Brighton 2-1 Manchester United
João Pedro’s header in the 95th minute clinched a 2-1 victory for Brighton at the Amex Stadium, marking their fifth win in the last six encounters against Man United. This win marks a perfect start for new Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler, while Ten Hag will be frustrated by his team’s failure to hold their ground in the closing moments of the game.
Tottenham 4-0 Everton
Everton’s dismal start to the Premier League season continued with a 4-0 loss to Tottenham, marking their eighth consecutive match without a win in this matchup. This defeat further deepens Everton’s woes, leaving them at the bottom of the Premier League table after conceding seven goals without scoring in their first two matches of the season.
Southampton 0-1 Nottingham Forest
Southampton is still looking for their first points of the season after Morgan Gibbs-White scored to secure a well-deserved away victory for Nottingham Forest. This result means Southampton has yet to win against Forest at home in the top division, with two draws and five losses. This loss leaves Russel Martin’s team feeling frustrated for the second consecutive weekend since their return to the Premier League.
Manchester City 4-1 Ipswich
Ipswich faced a harsh reality check as they suffered a 4-1 loss to Manchester City. This marked the first time since the 2006/07 season that they began a league campaign with two consecutive defeats. Overall, it was a tough day for Ipswich, who have certainly faced a challenging start in the PL with their initial matches against Liverpool and City. For the home team, the afternoon concluded perfectly when Haaland secured the match ball in the final moments, highlighting City’s impressive record of 18 wins in their last 19 PL matches against newly-promoted teams.
Fulham 2-1 Leicester City
Fulham secured their first home victory of the Premier League season by narrowly defeating newly-promoted Leicester City at Craven Cottage, marking their third straight win in head-to-head matchups. After regaining a slight lead, the home team was determined not to lose it again, holding strong to earn all three points and their first home league win since March.
Crystal Palace 0-2 West Ham
Julen Lopetegui secured his first victory as West Ham manager with a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, marking the Irons’ first win in five encounters against Palace. Crystal Palace struggled in the second half and failed to improve, allowing West Ham to comfortably claim their first three points of the season. Meanwhile, Glasner’s Eagles remain without a point and will face a challenging match in another London derby against Chelsea next week.
Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal
Leandro Trossard came on as a substitute to help Arsenal secure a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa, providing a significant boost for the Gunners after experiencing two Premier League losses to the Villans last season. This victory allowed Arsenal to approach the UEFA Champions League group stage draw on Thursday with two Premier League wins and clean sheets this season. Additionally, they extended their unbeaten away streak to 10 league matches while handing Villa their first defeat of the season.
Wolves 2-6 Chelsea
Noni Madueke netted a hat-trick in the second half as Chelsea achieved their first Premier League win under Enzo Maresca, overcoming two goals by Wolves to come back and finish with a 6-2 victory at Molineux. Former Wolves player Pedro Neto, assisted João Félix, who scored the sixth goal with a powerful shot into the top corner. This marks Chelsea’s first win at Molineux in five years, while Wolves remain without any points after a disappointing home match.
Bournemouth 1-1 Newcastle
Newcastle came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth in the Premier League, but Eddie Howe is still waiting for his first victory against the Cherries as the Magpies’ manager. With just 15 minutes left, Barnes made an impact by outmaneuvering Araujo and delivering a cross to the back post, which Anthony Gordon converted. Dango Ouattara also found the net, but it was ruled out for a handball, resulting in both teams sharing the points. This outcome keeps both teams unbeaten at the start of the Premier League season.
Liverpool 2-0 Brentford
Liverpool secured their second consecutive win in the Premier League, defeating Brentford 2-0 at Anfield. The Reds have now triumphed in their last six home encounters against Brentford, all without allowing a goal. With another strong season beginning, Liverpool has lost only one of their last 24 Premier League matches played in August with 17 wins and 6 draws. On the other hand, Brentford, under Thomas Frank, could not capitalize on their solid 2-1 win over Crystal Palace last weekend, missing the chance to start a season with two straight league victories.
