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Matchday 11 Awards While the last international break of 2024 now takes centre stage, we can still take a look back at the latest Premier League matchday and draw some conclusions. Liverpool were the big winners of this weekend, overcoming Aston Villa after Manchester City succumbed to yet another loss, this time against Brighton. Arsenal could only muster a draw against Chelsea, leaving them further behind in this relatively early stage of the season. Brentford were once again at their entertaining best while securing a 3-2 win over Bournemouth, while Wolves and Ipswich finally sealed their first wins of the EPL…
Chelsea vs Arsenal Report Scorers: Martinelli 60’; Neto 70’ Pedro Neto’s Late Strike Salvages Point for Chelsea Against Arsenal in London Derby Chelsea managed to snatch a point against Arsenal in a closely contested 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge, with Pedro Neto’s first Premier League goal for the Blues ensuring the hosts avoided defeat and extended Arsenal’s winless league run to four games. Both teams entered the match level on points, with just goal difference separating them, and the clash reflected their similar standing in a balanced contest. First Half: Missed Chances for Both Sides The game began with both teams…
Tottenham vs Ipswich Report Scorers: Bentancur 69’; Szmodics 31’, Delap 43’ Ipswich Town Secure First Premier League Win in 22 Years with Shock 2-1 Victory at Tottenham Ipswich Town ended a 22-year wait for a Premier League victory in stunning fashion, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 away from home to secure their first league win of the season. Kieran McKenna’s men rose to the challenge, showing resilience and capitalising on Tottenham’s vulnerability, ultimately climbing out of the relegation zone with the memorable victory. First Half: Szmodics and Delap Strike as Ipswich Take Control In a lively opening, both sides exchanged early chances,…
Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle Report Scorers: Murillo 21’; Isak 54’, Joelinton 72’, Barnes 83’ Nottingham Forest 1-3 Newcastle United: Magpies Rally to Victory at the City Ground Newcastle United overturned a one-goal deficit to defeat top-four contenders Nottingham Forest 3-1 at the City Ground, marking their second victory at Forest’s home ground this season. Despite taking the early lead, Forest ultimately couldn’t withstand the Magpies’ comeback, with Newcastle extending their unbeaten away record in head-to-heads to seven matches. First Half: Forest Take the Lead Amid Newcastle Pressure Forest entered the game in the Premier League top-four and quickly took the initiative…
Manchester United vs Leicester City 3-0 Report: Van Nistelrooy Leaves After Beating Foxes Again
Manchester United vs Leicester City Report Scorers: Fernandes 17’, Kristiansen 38’ (OG), Garnacho 82’ Manchester United 3-0 Leicester City: Van Nistelrooy Ends Interim Tenure with Victory Manchester United delivered a dominant 3-0 victory over Leicester City in Ruud van Nistelrooy’s final game as interim manager, extending their unbeaten run against newly-promoted teams to 19 matches. United’s victory not only marked a fitting send-off for van Nistelrooy but also solidified their recent resurgence in the Premier League under his leadership. First Half: Fernandes Shines as United Take Command After a quiet start to the match, United found their breakthrough in the 17th…
Liverpool vs Aston Villa Report Scorers: Nunez 20’, Salah 84’ Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa: Reds Extend Lead at the Top as Villa’s Struggles Continue Liverpool strengthened their hold on the Premier League summit, moving five points clear with a 2-0 win over Aston Villa at Anfield. In contrast, the defeat extended Villa’s miserable run to four consecutive losses, making Unai Emery’s 100th game in charge one to forget. First Half: Núñez Strikes as Liverpool Absorb Villa’s Early Pressure Coming off the back of three consecutive defeats, Villa approached the game with energy, matching Liverpool’s intensity in a lively opening spell. Yet,…
Brighton vs Manchester City Report Scorers: Joao Pedro 78’, O’Riley 83’; Haaland 23’ Brighton 2-1 Manchester City: Seagulls Rally to Deepen City’s Woes Manchester City’s struggles continued as Brighton & Hove Albion pulled off a stunning comeback to secure a 2-1 victory at the Amex Stadium, handing Pep Guardiola’s side a fourth consecutive defeat for the first time in his managerial tenure at the club. The loss not only sees City slip further in the title race but also marks a rare Premier League H2H victory for Brighton over the reigning champions. First Half: City Dominate, Haaland Strikes First City started…
Wolves vs Southampton Report Scorers: Sarabia 2’, Cunha 51’ Wolves 2-0 Southampton: O’Neil’s Side Finally Claim First PL Win of the Season Wolverhampton Wanderers ended their long wait for a Premier League victory with a solid 2-0 win over fellow strugglers Southampton, thanks to goals from Pablo Sarabia and Matheus Cunha. This much-needed result not only lifts Woves off the bottom of the table but also provides manager Gary O’Neil with a crucial morale boost ahead of the international break. First Half: Sarabia Strikes Early, VAR Denies Southampton Equaliser Both sides approached this fixture as a potential relegation six-pointer, with Wolves…
Crystal Palace vs Fulham Report Scorers: Smith-Rowe 45+2’, Wilson 83’ Fulham 2-0 Crystal Palace: Cottagers Secure Dominant London Derby Win Fulham continued their strong form with a confident 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace, extending their unbeaten streak in head-to-head encounters to six games and moving into the top six in the Premier League standings. The defeat keeps Crystal Palace languishing near the relegation zone, with only one win from their first 11 league matches. First Half: Fulham Break the Deadlock After Palace Improvement Crystal Palace, coming off a challenging start to the season, struggled to assert themselves in the opening…
Brentford vs Bournemouth Report Scorers: Wissa 27’, 58’, Damsgaard 50’; Evanilson 17’, Kluivert 49’ Brentford 3-2 Bournemouth: Bees Maintain Unbeaten Home Run with Thrilling Comeback Brntford extended their impressive home record with a thrilling 3-2 victory over AFC Bournemouth, twice coming from behind to secure all three points. The win moves Thomas Frank’s side into the top half of the Premier League, while Bournemouth’s struggles on the road continue, with just one away win to their name this season. First Half: Bournemouth Strike First, But Brentford Respond Bournemouth began the game with clear intent, aiming to end their 19-year winless streak…