Liverpool capitalized on Manchester City dropping points to rise to the top of the Premier League in a thrilling day of action. Arsenal had temporarily leveled with City after a dramatic last-gasp 4-2 victory at home against Leicester City, but Liverpool’s hard-fought 2-1 win over Wolves allowed them to reclaim the summit, with Arsenal and City now tied on points just behind.
Gordon’s penalty rescues point for Newcastle against Manchester City
Anthony Gordon’s composed penalty secured a 1-1 draw for Newcastle United against Premier League champions Manchester City at St James’ Park. The visitors took the lead in the first half with a well-executed goal from Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol. However, Newcastle came out stronger after the break, leveling the score when Gordon converted a penalty. Both teams pushed for a winner in a thrilling second half, but neither could find the net again.
Arsenal survives Leicester scare
Arsenal appeared on track for a comfortable win when they took a two-goal lead into halftime, thanks to strikes from Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard. However, Leicester’s James Justin stunned the home crowd with a brace in the second half, leveling the score at 2-2.
With time running out, Arsenal found their late-game heroics. In the fourth minute of stoppage time, a corner kick led to Wilfred N’Didi’s unfortunate own goal, putting the Gunners back in front. Kai Havertz then added a fourth, sealing a thrilling 4-2 victory and leaving Arsenal level with City on 14 points in the standings.
Salah’s spot-kick lifts Liverpool
In Liverpool’s clash with Wolves, a penalty from Mohamed Salah proved crucial as they secured a 2-1 victory. Ibrahim Konate opened the scoring with a powerful header just before halftime, but Wolves equalized shortly after the break through Rayan Ait-Nouri, following a defensive mix-up. Salah restored Liverpool’s lead five minutes later with a well-taken penalty after Nelson Semedo fouled Diogo Jota in the box. Despite some near misses, Liverpool held on for the win, edging ahead of Arsenal and City.
Palmer’s 4 goals sparks Chelsea victory
Cole Palmer stole the show for Chelsea, scoring four goals in a sensational first-half display during their 4-2 victory over Brighton. After going behind to Georginio Rutter’s early goal, Palmer netted three times in ten minutes to give Chelsea control. Despite a response from Brighton’s Carlos Noom Quomah Baleba, Palmer scored his fourth just before halftime, helping Chelsea rise to third place in the table.
Everton earns first win of the season
A second-half brace from Dwight McNeil lifted Everton to a much-needed 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace, marking their first win of the season. After falling behind to a Marc Guehi goal, McNeil leveled the match with a stunning long-range effort, then secured the win with a well-taken volley. The result pushed Everton above Palace in the standings.
West Ham salvages point
West Ham managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Brentford thanks to a goal from Tomas Soucek. After falling behind early to Bryan Mbuemo’s volley, the Hammers pressed for an equalizer. Soucek bundled the ball home after a scramble in the box, but neither side could find a winner, leaving Brentford with seven points and West Ham with five.
Fulham edges Nottingham Forest
In a closely contested match at the City Ground, Fulham defeated Nottingham Forest 1-0 thanks to a penalty from Raul Jimenez. After a VAR review overturned the referee’s initial decision not to award a penalty, Jimenez calmly slotted home his 50th Premier League goal. Forest pushed for an equalizer but failed to convert several chances, allowing Fulham to maintain their strong start to the season and move up to sixth in the table.
All Saturday’s results
Newcastle United 1-1 Manchester City
Arsenal 4-2 Leicester City
Brentford 1-1 West Ham
Chelsea 4-2 Brighton
Everton 2-1 Crystal Palace
Nottingham Forest 0-1 Fulham
Wolves 1-2 Liverpool
Sunday’s Fixtures:
3pm – Ipswich Town vs Aston Villa
5:30pm – Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Monday:
9pm – Bournemouth vs Southampton
