Premier League Roundup, Matchday 5
Matchday 5 of the Premier League has concluded, featuring exciting matches, standout player performances, and unexpected outcomes. Here’s a summary of the events from matchday 5 in the Premier League.
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
Nicolas Jackson played a key role in all of Chelsea’s goals during their 3-0 win against West Ham in the Premier League, marking their first away head-to-head victory against West Ham since April 2021. Chelsea maintained their flawless away record in the Premier League this season, achieving consecutive clean sheets. On the other hand, West Ham has lost every home league game this season.
Tottenham 3-1 Brentford
Tottenham Hotspur secured their third victory over Brentford in seven encounters, winning 3-1 at home. The Bees have yet to earn any points away in the Premier League this season. Postecoglou will be pleased to return to winning form following Sunday’s loss to North London rivals Arsenal, while Thomas Frank’s squad remains without an away point, having faced challenging matches against Liverpool and City earlier.
Southampton 1-1 Ipswich
Ipswich Town’s captain, Sam Morsy, netted a last-minute equalizer in the 95th minute, helping the Tractor Boys secure a point at St Mary’s Stadium against Southampton. This result means that both teams are still searching for their first win. Southampton seemed on track to claim all three points until Morsy’s deflected long-range shot found the top corner in stoppage time, allowing Ipswich to level the score. Southampton remain in the relegation zone and has not won in 18 Premier League matches, while Ipswich’s third consecutive draw places them in 17th position.
Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth
Liverpool recovered from their initial Premier League loss of the season by defeating Bournemouth 3-0 at Anfield, marking their 11th victory in the last 12 encounters between the two teams. The Reds secured the win early on, with their 11 victories in these matchups resulting in an impressive aggregate score of 40-3. Meanwhile, Bournemouth has managed to win only one of their last nine matches so far.
Leicester City 1-1 Everton
Everton is still looking for their first Premier League victory of the season after Stephy Mavididi scored an equalizer in the second half, leaving the struggling Toffees with just a point. This outcome means that Sean Dyche has not won any of his 11 away league matches as manager against Leicester, increasing the pressure on him. Noticing Everton’s weaknesses, Leicester pushed for a late goal but couldn’t secure the three points that would have been valuable for Steve Cooper’s team.
Fulham 3-1 Newcastle
Fulham triumphed over Newcastle with a score of 3-1 in the Premier League, marking their first stretch of three consecutive unbeaten league matches at Craven Cottage since February. Reiss Nelson sealed the victory for the home team with a composed finish following a disastrous pass from Guimarães in his own penalty area. It was a productive day for Marco Silva’s squad, as they climbed into the top half of the league standings with this win.
Aston Villa 3-1 Wolves
Aston Villa rallied to secure another victory, maintaining their strong start to the season with a 3-1 win over Wolves, who now have only one point from their first five Premier League games. A prolonged injury delay for Mosquera, who was taken off on a stretcher, resulted in 13 minutes of added time. However, this only set the stage for a goal from substitute Durán, who found himself with an open net from six yards out, clinching three points and marking his team’s third win in a week.
Crystal Palace 0-0 Manchester United
Manchester United controlled the match but couldn’t capitalize on their opportunities, resulting in a scoreless draw against Crystal Palace. This marks their fifth consecutive visit to Palace without a win (three draws and two losses). Ultimately, neither team managed to score, and Palace earned their third point of the season with their third straight draw. United, on the other hand, will feel disappointed for not securing all three points despite their strong performance.
Brighton 2-2 Nottingham Forest
Brighton & Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest had an exciting 2-2 draw at the Amex Stadium, keeping both teams unbeaten in their Premier League season. The draw reinforces the notion that Nottingham Forest has moved past last season’s relegation concerns, as they now have nine points from five matches after their surprising victory against Liverpool last weekend.
Manchester City 2-2 Arsenal
In the 98th minute, John Stones scored to equalize for Manchester City, resulting in a 2-2 draw against 10-man Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. This match extended City’s impressive unbeaten streak at home in the Premier League to 33 games. Although Pep Guardiola likely expected a better outcome given that his team had a numerical advantage for the entire second half, they still maintained their position at the top of the table and continued their long-standing home unbeaten record. Arsenal will need to move past their frustration of losing the lead, as they have 33 matches left to try to break City’s four-year hold on the title.
