New Delhi: After Chelsea cruised past West Ham in the early kick off on Saturday, six games were being played simultaneously as Liverpool, Spurs and Aston Villa were all involved in action at the same time. There was a lot of goalmouth action to keep a track of as all of Spurs, Villa, Leicester and Ipswich Town came from behind to rescue points for themselves, marking an exciting end to this flurry of simultaneous games.
Chelsea’s win earlier in the day had seen the Blues climb up to second spot in the table momentarily but Liverpool displaced the Blues following their victory over Bournemouth. The Premier League table is slowly starting to take shape as we’re almost five games into the season. Let’s dive in to find out how the games played out.
Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth
Liverpool returned to form with this win after a shock defeat. (Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
It was an end to end game that looked like it could involve a lot of goals as both Bournemouth and Liverpool came out all guns firing. Bournemouth stunned Liverpool with an early goal through Antoine Semenyo but VAR came to the Reds rescue and ruled the goal out for offside. That instilled a sense of urgency in Arne Slot’s men and Luiz Diaz, continuing on his good form, scored a quickfire brace to give his side a comfortable 2-0 lead.
Within 10 minutes of Diaz’s second goal, Darwin Nunez made the most of his first start of the season and added a third before half-time. The Uruguayan curled a beautiful shot past Kepa into the far corner of the net to put the game to bed inside the first 40 minutes of the game. The second half fizzed out in terms of action but Slot’s side always looked in control and held on to the clean sheet till the final whistle to bounce back from last week’s defeat.
Tottenham 3-1 Brentford
Spurs put a commanding performance tonight. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
Tottenham staged an impressive comeback to defeat Brentford 3-1, with record signing Dominic Solanke finally opening his account for the club. The Bees struck first, within0 the first minute, as Bryan Mbeumo delivered a brilliant volley just 23 seconds into the match. However, Spurs responded quickly, with Solanke finding the net shortly after to level the score, marking a promising start to his Tottenham career.
As the match progressed, Spurs began to assert their dominance, with Brennan Johnson putting them ahead in the 28th minute. Despite a tense moment early in the second half when goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario appeared to handle the ball outside the box, VAR intervened to spare him punishment. With just five minutes remaining, James Maddison scored from a rapid counter-attack to seal the victory at 3-1.
Aston Villa 3-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Ollie Watkins looks to be returning to form after a slow start. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
Aston Villa staged a dramatic comeback to claim victory over Wolves in a thrilling Midlands derby. Wolves struck first with Matheus Cunha’s powerful long-range shot in the 25th minute and gained a shock lead. Villa struggled to find their rhythm until the second half, and ultimately equalized through Ollie Watkins in the 73rd minute, as his deflected shot found the back of the net. This goal ignited the home crowd and turned the tide in favor of the Villans.
With the momentum now on their side, Ezri Konsa delivered a stunning winner just two minutes from time, lifting Villa Park to its feet. Jhon Durán, Villa’s golden boy, then sealed the victory with a stoppage-time goal, capitalizing on a well-crafted attack. The win not only boosts Villa’s confidence but also adds pressure on Wolves’ boss Gary O’Neil as his side are yet to win a game this season and sit at the bottom of the table.
Leicester City 1-1 Everton
Iliman Ndiaye has been one of the few shining lights for Everton this season. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Everton finally got their first point of the season, but they will rue yet another squandered lead in a 1-1 draw with Leicester City. Iliman Ndiaye, who has been one of the only Everton players that looks exciting, opened the scoring for the Toffees in the 12th minute with a low shot that crept in off the post. The early goal set the stage for Everton, who aimed to build on their momentum. However, a thunderstorm delayed the match, disrupting their flow as they headed into halftime.
The second half saw Leicester respond with renewed vigor, and they found an equalizer in the 73rd minute. Stephy Mavididi capitalized on a corner, turning the match on its head. Everton’s inability to maintain their lead once again cost them valuable points in a season where every match is crucial. Despite showing promise, they will need to tighten their defense moving forward.
Fulham 3-1 Newcastle
Raul Jimenez scored for the second consecutive week for Fulham. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)
Newcastle faced their first defeat of the season, losing 3-1 to Fulham in a match marked by defensive errors. Newcastle had been scraping to victories till now and it seems like their luck finally ran out tonight. Raúl Jiménez put Fulham ahead early, finishing expertly after being setup by Adama Traoré. Emile Smith Rowe quickly doubled the lead with a close-range effort that left goalkeeper Nick Pope scrambling. The Magpies struggled to find their footing and were punished for their mistakes throughout the match.
Just after halftime, Harvey Barnes pulled one back for Newcastle, giving them a glimmer of hope. However, Fulham responded in stoppage time, with Reiss Nelson scoring after a mistake by Bruno Guimarães. This late goal sealed the win for Fulham, leaving Newcastle with a bitter taste. The Magpies will need to address their defensive vulnerabilities to avoid further setbacks.
Southampton 1-1 Ipswich Town
Captain Sam Morsy stepped up to deny the Saints from getting the win. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
In a clash of newly promoted sides, Southampton and Ipswich ended in a dramatic 1-1 draw, continuting the draught for wins amongst the promoted teams. Southampton took the lead early through Tyler Dibling, who showed composure to score his first senior goal. The Saints seemed poised to secure their first victory of the season as they controlled much of the match. However, Ipswich remained resilient, looking for an opportunity to strike back.
The game took a thrilling turn in stoppage time when Ipswich’s captain, Sam Morsy found the equalizer. His late goal denied Southampton the win, leaving both teams sharing the points. The late twist highlighted the unpredictable nature of these tightly contested matches between teams near the foot of the table. Southampton will be left wondering what could have been, while Ipswich celebrate a hard-earned point.
There were a lot of comebacks as many clubs came from behind to grab points from losing position on Premier League Saturday. Dive in find out how the action transpired!! Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
