Premier League Roundup, Matchday 6
Matchday 6 of the Premier League has concluded, featuring exciting games, remarkable individual performances, and unexpected outcomes. Below is the Premier League roundup for this round of games.
Brentford 3-1 Manchester United
Brentford moved away from the Premier League relegation zone after Igor Thiago scored twice in the first half, securing an impressive 3-1 victory over Manchester United. This result means Manchester United have now gone eight away league matches without a win (2 draws, 6 losses). The home team sealed the win deep into stoppage time, with Mathias Jensen delivering a brilliant shot beyond Bayındır’s reach, extending Brentford’s strong home league record to just one loss in seven games (4 wins, 2 draws).
Manchester City 5-1 Burnley
Manchester City continued their strong record against Burnley with a 5-1 victory in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium, achieving their 14th straight win over the Clarets in all competitions. This win provided a crucial lift for Guardiola, as his side has now won 23 of their last 25 Premier League games against newly promoted teams. Haaland secured the win by scoring two goals in the closing minutes.
Leeds 2-2 Bournemouth
Bournemouth earned league points at Elland Road for the first time in eight tries, as Eli Junior Kroupi secured a 2-2 draw for the Cherries against Leeds United in West Yorkshire. Leeds continued to press in the final moments, with Petrović making a good save to deflect Jack Harrison’s long-range shot, but in stoppage time, Bournemouth grabbed a point, disappointing the Whites. Substitute Eli Junior Kroupi expertly volleyed a long pass into the goal to rescue the Cherries from defeat.
Crystal Palace 2-1 Liverpool
Liverpool’s perfect start to the season ended dramatically when Eddie Nketiah scored a 97th-minute winner for Crystal Palace, resulting in a 2-1 loss at Selhurst Park. This win extended Palace’s unbeaten run across all competitions to a club-record 18 matches. Nketiah’s goal, scored in the seventh minute of stoppage time, secured Palace’s second straight victory over Liverpool this season. The win lifted the Eagles to 3rd place in the Premier League, just three points behind Liverpool, who experienced their first full 90-minute defeat of the 2025/26 campaign.
Chelsea 1-3 Brighton
Chelsea’s 12-match unbeaten run at home in the Premier League ended when Brighton rallied from behind to beat a Chelsea side reduced to 10 men, winning 3-1 at Stamford Bridge. This outcome will satisfy the visiting fans, who have only seen one clean sheet in their last 18 Premier League games, whereas Chelsea fans are likely to be frustrated by a game lost due to a brief loss of concentration and a careless foul.
Nottingham Forest 0-1 Sunderland
Ange Postecoglou became the first permanent Nottingham Forest manager since the 19th century to not win any of his first five matches in charge, as his team lost 1-0 to Sunderland at the City Ground. Forest suffered their fifth defeat in seven recent home league games. The night was dominated by Sunderland, who earned their first away league victory of the season and finished the matchday in the Premier League’s top five.
Tottenham 1-1 Wolves
Wolves narrowly escaped becoming only the fourth team ever to lose their first six matches of a Premier League season, but they endured a late disappointment when Tottenham scored in stoppage time to earn a 1-1 draw. Although Wolves claimed their first point of the season, they still sit at the bottom of the league standings. Meanwhile, Tottenham missed the opportunity to move into second place and instead rose to fourth, trailing the leaders by four points.
Aston Villa 3-1 Fulham
Aston Villa came back from being a goal behind to secure their first Premier League win of the season, defeating Fulham 3-1 at Villa Park. This marked their sixth consecutive head-to-head victory against Fulham. The three points were crucial for the home team, as this streak represents their longest winning run against any club since they achieved six straight wins against local rivals Birmingham from October 2005 to April 2010.
Newcastle 1-2 Arsenal
Arsenal rallied from behind to achieve a thrilling 2-1 win against Newcastle in the Premier League, gaining vital three points and preventing a loss at St James’ Park for the first time in four attempts. Gabriel ignited joyous celebrations among the traveling supporters by heading in Martin Ødegaard’s corner in the 97th minute, closing the gap to just two points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool. This result also marked Newcastle’s second league defeat of the season.
Everton 1-1 West Ham
Nuno Espírito Santo’s West Ham came from behind at halftime to secure a 1-1 draw against Everton at their new Hill Dickinson Stadium, making them the first visiting team to score there. Although Everton conceded for the first time at this ground, they remain unbeaten at home and arguably played better overall. Espírito Santo is likely the more satisfied manager, as his team gained an important away point just two days into his leadership.
