Premier League Roundup, Matchday 7
Matchday 7 of the Premier League has concluded, featuring exciting matches, standout performances from players, and unexpected outcomes. Here’s a summary of the key moments from matchday 7 in the Premier League.
Crystal Palace 0-1 Liverpool
Liverpool maintained their lead in the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, marking their impressive record of only one loss in the last 15 meetings between the two teams. Crystal Palace was unable to find the equalizer, which allowed Liverpool to keep a one-point advantage at the top of the standings, while Palace continues to sit in the relegation zone.
West Ham 4-1 Ipswich
Julen Lopetegui marked his inaugural Premier League home victory as the manager of West Ham, thanks to Jarrod Bowen’s impressive performance in the Hammers’ 4-1 rout of Ipswich Town at the London Stadium. This win, their first since August, has propelled West Ham to 12th place, while Ipswich remains in 17th after not winning any of their first seven matches in a top-tier season for only the second time ever.
Manchester City 3-2 Fulham
Manchester City rallied from a 1-0 deficit for the fourth straight time in a Premier League home game this season, ultimately winning 3-2 against Fulham and preserving their unbeaten league record. They have now extended their unbeaten streak in the league to 30 matches, and their remarkable home record without a loss in competitive matches within 90 minutes has reached an astonishing 50 games.
Leicester City 1-0 Bournemouth
Steve Cooper secured his first Premier League victory as Leicester City manager, leading his team to a 1-0 win against Bournemouth at the King Power Stadium despite facing intense pressure in the second half. Luis Sinisterra was a constant threat to the Leicester defense, and his chipped cross set up Ouattara for a close-range header. However, the winger hit the crossbar, missing the Cherries’ last opportunity to equalize.
Brentford 5-3 Wolves
Wolves’ defensive weaknesses were highlighted once more as a dynamic Brentford team scored four goals in a chaotic first half, ultimately winning 5-3. Although Gary O’Neil’s team showed improvement in the second half, the early damage had already been inflicted, leaving Wolves without a win and at the bottom of the Premier League table as they head into the international break.
Arsenal 3-1 Southampton
Arsenal rallied to maintain their remarkable unbeaten record against newly-promoted teams at the Emirates Stadium, securing a 3-1 victory over Southampton. This win allows them to keep pace with Liverpool and Manchester City at the Premier League summit. Arsenal’s unbeaten run against Southampton now stands at 29 matches (20 wins, 9 draws), while the Saints have suffered their seventh straight away loss in the top division, remaining winless since their return to the Premier League.
Everton 0-0 Newcastle
Anthony Gordon had his penalty saved during a scoreless match between Everton and Newcastle at Goodison Park. Since early April, no Premier League team has earned more home points than Everton’s 19. After starting the season with four consecutive losses, Everton’s recent performance, which has yielded five points from three matches, is a positive sign, although they still sit in 16th place in the league. Meanwhile, Newcastle has only managed one win in five away games within regulation time, which is worrying, but with just one Premier League loss to date, they currently hold the 7th position in the standings.
Chelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, putting an end to their disappointing streak in the capital, where they had previously faced four consecutive Premier League losses. Under Espírito Santo’s management, the team has only lost once in the league this season, which has propelled them into the top half of the table in tenth place. On the other hand, Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea remains in the top four, having also experienced just one defeat in the Premier League this season.
Aston Villa 0-0 Manchester United
Aston Villa and Manchester United ended their match in a scoreless tie, with the Red Devils having only lost once in their last 26 Premier League visits to Villa Park. Jhon Durán was unable to provide any late heroics, and Diogo Dalot made a crucial block to stop Philogene’s attempt just before Rogers shot wide. Despite the draw in their last two Premier League games, Villa has now gone eight matches without a loss in all competitions.
Brighton 3-2 Tottenham
In a remarkable comeback during the second half, Brighton secured a 3-2 victory against Tottenham in the Premier League, overcoming a two-goal deficit at halftime at the Amex Stadium. The North London team suffered a disappointing second half, missing the opportunity to achieve three consecutive Premier League wins for the first time this year, which diminished the positive momentum gained from their impressive 3-0 away win against Manchester United in their previous match. On the other hand, Brighton ended a streak of four Premier League games without a win, moving up to sixth place in the league, two points ahead of ninth-placed Tottenham.