2024/25 Premier League Roundup, Matchday 6: Top four for Chelsea, trouble for Man United

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Premier League Roundup, Matchday 6

Matchday 6 of the Premier League has wrapped up, showcasing thrilling games, impressive player displays, and surprising results. Here’s a recap of the highlights from matchday 6 in the Premier League.

Newcastle 1-1 Manchester City

Manchester City experienced frustration against a spirited Newcastle, who recovered from their loss last weekend to secure a 1-1 draw, extending their unbeaten home league streak to 11 games. Although Newcastle’s home unbeaten record is impressive, it is overshadowed by City’s extraordinary 28-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League across all locations. Nevertheless, Pep Guardiola understands that if they keep dropping points in successive games, they could jeopardize their chance of challenging for the title.

Newcastle vs Manchester City Review: Pep Guardiola looks dejected during the Premier League match between Newcastle and Manchester City at St James' Park on September 28, 2024.
Premier League Roundup, Matchday 6: Pep Guardiola looks dejected during the Premier League match between Newcastle and Manchester City at St James’ Park on September 28, 2024.

Nottingham Forest 0-1 Fulham

Raúl Jiménez’s penalty proved decisive as Fulham secured a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, marking the Cottagers’ fifth win in their last six encounters at the City Ground. Fulham aimed to control the pace of the game, extending their unbeaten streak in the PL to five matches and achieving their first consecutive league victories of the season. Additionally, this match handed Forest their first PL loss of the year.

Premier League Roundup, Matchday 6: Raul Jimenez celebrates after scoring from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Fulham at City Ground on September 28, 2024.
Premier League Roundup, Matchday 6: Raul Jimenez celebrates after scoring from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Fulham at City Ground on September 28, 2024.

Everton 2-1 Crystal Palace

Dwight McNeil scored two impressive goals in the second half, leading Everton to their first Premier League win of the season. This victory allowed the Toffees to move ahead of Crystal Palace, who are still searching for their first win of the season. Despite the increasing pressure at Goodison Park, Everton kept their cool to secure a much-needed three points, leaving Palace precariously in the relegation zone.

Premier League Roundup, Matchday 6: Dwight McNeil celebrates after scoring during the Premier League match between Everton and Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on September 28, 2024.
Premier League Roundup, Matchday 6: Dwight McNeil celebrates after scoring during the Premier League match between Everton and Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on September 28, 2024.

Chelsea 4-2 Brighton

Cole Palmer made Premier League history by being the first player to net four first-half goals in a single match, leading Chelsea to victory in an exciting game that marked Brighton’s first league loss of the season. This win earned Chelsea three points, moving them up to fourth place in the Premier League, just one point behind leaders Manchester City. Meanwhile, Brighton’s unbeaten streak has ended, placing them ninth, with only two wins in their last 16 away matches in the Premier League.

Chelsea vs Brighton Review: Cole Palmer walks off with the match ball having score all four goals during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Brighton at Stamford Bridge on September 28, 2024.
Premier League Roundup, Matchday 6: Cole Palmer walks off with the match ball having score all four goals during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Brighton at Stamford Bridge on September 28, 2024.

Brentford 1-1 West Ham

West Ham recovered from a poor beginning at the Brentford Community Stadium to secure a 1-1 draw against Brentford, marking the first tie between the two teams since December 1992. West Ham’s equalizing goal appeared to instill a sense of caution in the match, as both teams were hesitant to fully commit to offense for fear of being vulnerable to counterattacks. As a result, neither Brentford nor West Ham was able to score the decisive goal needed to claim all three points, leaving both teams stuck in mid-table and presenting their managers with more uncertainties than solutions to consider.

Premier League Roundup, Matchday 6: Bryan Mbeumo scores the opening goal during the Premier League match between Brentford and West Ham at the Gtech Community Stadium on September 28, 2024.
Premier League Roundup, Matchday 6: Bryan Mbeumo scores the opening goal during the Premier League match between Brentford and West Ham at the Gtech Community Stadium on September 28, 2024.

Arsenal 4-2 Leicester City

Leandro Trossard netted a last-minute goal in the 94th minute, helping Arsenal fend off a determined Leicester City comeback to secure a 4-2 victory at the Emirates Stadium. This win extended Arsenal’s unbeaten home streak against newly promoted teams to 40 matches (35 wins, 5 draws).

Arsenal vs Leicester City Review: Arsenal players celebrate during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium on September 28, 2024.
Premier League Roundup, Matchday 6: Arsenal players celebrate during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium on September 28, 2024.

Wolves 1-2 Liverpool

Liverpool managed to secure a 2-1 victory over Wolves in the Premier League, marking their 15th win in the last 16 encounters against them. This victory also gave Liverpool their fourth win in all competitions, allowing them to claim the top position in the Premier League standings. On the other hand, Wolves’ only win this season was in the Carabao Cup, and they currently sit at the bottom of the league table in 20th place.

Wolves vs Liverpool Review: Mohamed Salah celebrates during the Premier League match between Wolves and Liverpool at the Molineux Stadium on September 28, 2024.
Premier League Roundup, Matchday 6: Mohamed Salah celebrates during the Premier League match between Wolves and Liverpool at the Molineux Stadium on September 28, 2024.

Ipswich 2-2 Aston Villa

Ipswich secured their fourth straight draw in the Premier League, finishing 2-2 against Aston Villa at Portman Road. However, their current seven-game winless streak across all competitions marks their worst performance in three years. Villa missed the opportunity to move into second place but maintained their strong head-to-head record, having lost only once in the last 15 encounters.

Premier League Roundup, Matchday 6: Liam Delap celebrates after scoring during the Premier League match at Portman Road on Sunday September 29, 2024.
Premier League Roundup, Matchday 6: Liam Delap celebrates after scoring during the Premier League match at Portman Road on Sunday September 29, 2024.

Manchester United 0-3 Tottenham

Tottenham had a successful visit to Old Trafford, defeating the struggling 10-man Manchester United 3-0 in the Premier League, marking their fourth consecutive unbeaten match against them. This victory moved Spurs to eighth place on the standings, meanwhile United drops to 13th place.

Manchester United vs Tottenham Review: Erik ten Hag reacts after the Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham at Old Trafford on September 29, 2024.
Premier League Roundup, Matchday 6: Erik ten Hag reacts after the Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham at Old Trafford on September 29, 2024.

Bournemouth 3-1 Southampton

Bournemouth secured their first home victory of the season in the South Coast derby, defeating Southampton 3-1 at the Vitality Stadium. This result leaves Southampton still searching for their first win since returning to the Premier League, with a record of one draw and five losses. Bournemouth’s win allows them to move ahead of Brentford and Manchester United in the standings, marking their second victory of the season. On the other hand, Southampton continues to struggle, remaining in the relegation zone and extending their winless streak to ten away matches in the top division.

Premier League Roundup, Matchday 6: Antoine Semenyo celebrates during the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Southampton at Vitality Stadium on September 30, 2024.
Premier League Roundup, Matchday 6: Antoine Semenyo celebrates during the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Southampton at Vitality Stadium on September 30, 2024.

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