Premier League Roundup, Matchday 3
Matchday 3 of the Premier League has concluded, featuring exciting matches, standout player displays, and unexpected outcomes. Here’s a summary of the events from matchday 3 in the Premier League.
Arsenal 1-1 Brighton
Brighton continued their unbeaten run in the Premier League by securing a 1-1 draw against a 10-man Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. This result marked only the second draw in their last eight encounters. Both teams ended up with a point, resulting in the same record of two wins and one draw from their three league matches for both teams before the international break.
Nottingham Forest 1-1 Wolves
Nottingham Forest maintained their unbeaten start to the season as Wolves fought to earn their first point of the campaign. Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo has yet to lose in three encounters with his old team. Wolves managed to secure a hard-earned point, extending their unbeaten league run at the City Ground to seven games.
Leicester City 1-1 Aston Villa
Aston Villa achieved their second consecutive 2-1 away victory in the Premier League, defeating Leicester City at the King Power Stadium, with Amadou Onana and Jhon Durán once again finding the net. Despite not keeping a clean sheet in their last eight league matches, Unai Emery’s team was able to secure the win. On the other hand, Steve Cooper has the unfortunate distinction of being the first Leicester manager since Paulo Sousa in 2010 to go through his first three league matches without a win.
Ipswich 1-1 Fulham
Ipswich marked their first Premier League point of the season with a tough 1-1 draw against Fulham at Portman Road, breaking a streak of six straight losses in their head-to-head matchups. Despite their efforts, neither team could find a winning goal, resulting in a draw for the first time since April 2016. The Tractor Boys have bounced back after losing their first two games, while Fulham has had a mixed start, earning four points from their first three matches.
Everton 2-3 Bournemouth
Everton squandered a prime opportunity to get their first Premier League victory of the season, allowing a 2-0 lead in the 87th minute to slip away and ultimately losing 3-2 to Bournemouth, much to the frustration of the fans at Goodison Park. Bournemouth dominated during stoppage time, and their relentless efforts were rewarded with nearly the final kick of the match when Justin Kluivert’s cross was headed in by Luis Sinisterra. This goal led to a significant number of fans leaving Goodison, expressing their dissatisfaction with loud boos at the final whistle.
Brentford 3-1 Southampton
Brentford comfortably won 3-1 against Southampton at the Gtech Community Stadium. This marks the first time since the 2012/13 season that the visitors have started a league campaign with three straight losses. It was a disappointing day for the Saints, but their away fans had a moment of joy in stoppage time when Sugawara scored a stunning volley, giving them their first goal in four encounters, although they have lost all of them.
West Ham 1-3 Manchester City
Erling Haaland achieved consecutive hat-tricks as Manchester City triumphed over West Ham 3-1 in the Premier League, marking the Citizens’ 18th straight unbeaten match against the Hammers. Manchester City extended their unbeaten streak in competitive away games to 19, a run that dates back to October 2023. Meanwhile, West Ham has suffered defeats in both of their home Premier League matches this season.
Newcastle 2-1 Tottenham
A late goal from Alexander Isak secured a 2-1 win for Newcastle over a lackluster Tottenham, marking the first time since 2011 that the Magpies have won two of their first three matches in a Premier League season. Jacob Murphy created an opportunity by breaking free from the defense and passing the ball to Isak, who scored to give his team the lead. Tottenham was unable to respond, experiencing a reality check after their 4-0 victory against Everton the previous week, while Newcastle extended their unbeaten streak at home to ten matches.
Chelsea 1-1 Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace managed to prevent a 14th consecutive Premier League loss against Chelsea by drawing 1-1 at Stamford Bridge, marking the first tie in this matchup since 1995. Palace nearly took the lead when Daichi Kamada’s powerful shot was saved by Sánchez. The draw was a much-needed relief for Glasner’s team, as it earned them their first point of the season following two straight defeats.
Manchester United 0-3 Liverpool
Mohamed Salah contributed to all three goals as Liverpool triumphed over Manchester United in the Premier League, decisively breaking a streak of three matches between the two rivals that ended in draws. Liverpool continued their flawless start to the season and achieved three clean sheets in their opening matches for only the third time in history. On the other hand, Manchester United has now faced consecutive losses, increasing the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag as the international break approaches.
