Premier League Roundup, Matchday 4
Matchday 4 of the Premier League has wrapped up, showcasing thrilling games, impressive performances from players, and surprising results. Here’s a recap of the happenings from matchday 4 in the Premier League.
Southampton 0-3 Manchester United
Manchester United achieved only their second victory in the last eight Premier League away matches by beating newly-promoted Southampton 3-0 at St. Mary’s Stadium. This win doubles United’s points for the season and extends their unbeaten streak to 16 matches against Southampton. Meanwhile, Southampton faced their fourth consecutive loss, leaving them firmly in the relegation zone at this early point in the season.
Manchester City 2-1 Brentford
Erling Haaland scored two goals to help Manchester City secure a 2-1 victory over a determined Brentford team, marking their 32nd straight home Premier League match without a loss since their defeat to Brentford in November 2022.
Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest shocked Liverpool by securing their first win at Anfield since 1969, thanks to a goal from Callum Hudson-Odoi. This marked Arne Slot’s first loss as Liverpool’s manager and contributed to Forest’s strong start to the season. Despite the victory, Forest stays one point behind Liverpool in the league standings, while still remaining unbeaten in the top division this season.
Fulham 1-1 West Ham
Danny Ings came off the bench to net a 95th-minute equalizer, allowing West Ham to secure a last-minute point against Fulham at Craven Cottage and preventing their first three consecutive defeats in head-to-head matchups since 1966. Similar to Fulham’s goal, Bowen sprinted to the byline and delivered a precise cutback to Ings, who scored his first goal since March. Fulham had a significant opportunity to regain the lead, but Calvin Bassey headed the ball wide in the final moments of the match, leaving the home supporters disappointed with the two points lost.
Crystal Palace 2-2 Leicester City
Crystal Palace managed to secure a 2-2 draw against Leicester City at Selhurst Park, with both teams still in search of their first Premier League win of the season. Palace was given a chance to equalize in stoppage time when Conor Coady fouled Ismaïla Sarr in the penalty area. Mateta capitalized on this opportunity by converting the penalty, earning a crucial point for the home team. After appearing to be in a tough spot early in the second half, this result feels like a positive outcome for Palace, while Leicester’s defense continues to raise concerns.
Brighton 0-0 Ipswich
Ipswich Town managed to hold unbeaten Brighton to a 0-0 draw at the Amex Stadium during their inaugural Premier League encounter. Brighton initially dominated the match, but their advantage diminished as the game progressed. This draw adds to the point Ipswich gained against Fulham in their previous match, but it does not change their winless streak this season, as they have yet to secure a victory in any competition. For Brighton, it was a frustrating outcome, as they missed several opportunities and had the chance to secure a win in the first half.
Aston Villa 3-2 Everton
For the second consecutive Premier League match, Everton gave up a two-goal advantage as Jhon Durán’s impressive long-range goal secured a dramatic 3-2 win for Aston Villa at Villa Park. Sean Dyche’s team nearly equalized quickly when Calvert-Lewin hit the crossbar, but that was as near as they got, with Villa maintaining their strong head-to-head record, now unbeaten in 11 matches with 8 wins and 3 draws.
Bournemouth 0-1 Chelsea
A late goal by substitute Christopher Nkunku secured a narrow 1-0 win for Chelsea against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, marking their sixth consecutive unbeaten match against them. The game was notable for an unprecedented 14 yellow cards, setting a new Premier League record. Chelsea remains unbeaten in their last three league games, while Bournemouth has managed only one win across all competitions this season.
Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal
Gabriel Magalhães scored the only goal with a header in the 65th North London derby of the Premier League, leading Arsenal to a 1-0 victory over Tottenham. This win marked Arsenal’s third straight away victory in the North London derby. Despite Spurs’ relentless efforts to find an equalizer, they were unable to penetrate Mikel Arteta’s strong defense. Arsenal celebrated their return to form and continued their unbeaten streak this season, while Spurs faced their second consecutive loss, managing only one win in four Premier League games so far.
Wolves 1-2 Newcastle
Fabian Schär and Harvey Barnes scored two outstanding late goals, allowing Newcastle to overcome Wolves 2-1 and maintain their unbeaten record in the Premier League season with 3 wins and 1 draw. After being caught off guard by the visitors’ rapid goals, Wolves fought hard to equalize in the closing moments, but Pope made a diving save to deny Cunha, securing a commendable away win for the Magpies.