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Matchday 3 Awards The third round of games of the 2024/25 season is done and dusted, so naturally we are giving out our awards today! We have witnessed some impressive goings on this weekend, with Arsenal and Brighton sharing the spoils in a fiery game, Everton collapsing in spectacular fashion in front of their own fans, Erling Haaland doing Erling Haaland things in City’s win at West Ham and Liverpool showing United who’s still boss in their rivalry. You can also click here to check out all our reports from this weekend’s action. So who gets our awards? Read on to find out. Best Player…

Manchester United vs Liverpool Report Scorers: Diaz 35’, 42’, Salah 56’ Mohamed Salah played a crucial role in all three of Liverpool’s goals as they secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Manchester United in the Premier League. The win not only ended a streak of three consecutive draws in head-to-head encounters between these fierce rivals but also maintained Liverpool’s perfect start to the season, marking their third consecutive clean sheet. A Frenzied Start The match began at a blistering pace, with both teams eager to gain the upper hand in what is always a highly charged fixture. Liverpool appeared to have…

Newcastle vs Tottenham Report Scorers: Barnes 37’, Isak 78’; Burn (OG) 56’ Newcastle United claimed a dramatic 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, thanks to a late winner from Alexander Isak. This triumph means the Magpies have now won two of their first three Premier League matches for the first time since the 2011 season. The result also extended Newcastle’s unbeaten home run to ten games, reinforcing their strong form at St James’ Park. Newcastle’s Fast Start Newcastle came into this fixture looking to replicate their dominant 4-0 win over Spurs from last season. They started the game on the front foot,…

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Report Scorers: Jackson 25’; Eze 54’ Crystal Palace managed to avoid a 14th successive Premier League defeat against Chelsea by securing a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge, marking the first draw in this fixture since 1995. The Eagles demonstrated resilience and determination, coming from behind to salvage a crucial point in what was a tense and thrilling encounter in the capital. Chelsea’s Dominant Start With the summer transfer window finally closed, Chelsea’s manager Enzo Maresca had the opportunity to field his expensively-assembled squad without further distractions. The Blues started the game with a clear intent to dominate,…

West Ham vs Manchester City Report Scorers: Dias (OG) 19’; Haaland 10’, 30’, 84’ Manchester City’s stellar performance against West Ham United resulted in a decisive 3-1 victory, continuing their dominant streak in head-to-head encounters with an 18th consecutive unbeaten match against the Hammers. Erling Haaland was once again the star of the day with his second hattrick in three games to the start of the season. Early Game Dynamics Contrary to expectations, West Ham, under Julen Lopetegui’s command, began the game aggressively. Jarrod Bowen’s early attempt was a sign of their intent, forcing a save from Ederson. However, Manchester City quickly…

Ipswich vs Fulham Report Scorers: Delap 15’; Traore 32’ Ipswich Secure First Premier League Point in a Hard-Fought Draw Newly-promoted Ipswich Town celebrated their first Premier League point of the season after a determined 1-1 draw against Fulham at Portman Road. This result ends a frustrating run of six consecutive head-to-head (H2H) defeats for the Tractor Boys and provides a much-needed boost after challenging fixtures against Liverpool and Manchester City. First Half: Ipswich Take Early Lead Through Liam Delap Coming into the match, Ipswich Town viewed this contest as a realistic opportunity to open their account in the top-flight after a…

Everton vs Bournemouth Report Scorers: Keane 50’, Calvert-Lewin 57’; Semenyo 87’, Cook 90+2’, Sinisterra 90+6’ First Half: Everton’s Missed Opportunities Despite entering the match at the bottom of the Premier League table, Everton showed promising signs early on against an unbeaten Bournemouth at Goodison Park. The Toffees dominated the initial exchanges, with Idrissa Gueye missing a notable chance after combining well with Dwight McNeil, only to fire his shot over the bar. Everton continued to press, but new signing Iliman Ndiaye’s efforts only tested goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, setting the tone for a first half full of missed opportunities for the home…

Brentford vs Southampton Report Scorers: Mbeumo 43’ 65, Wissa 69’; Sugawara 90+5 Brentford Triumph Over Southampton in Post-Toney Era Life after Ivan Toney began positively for Brentford as they secured a 3-1 victory against Southampton, handing the Saints their third consecutive loss of the season—a situation they haven’t found themselves in since the 2012/13 season. The match kicked off with early drama as Southampton’s new keeper, Aaron Ramsdale, was quickly called into action, saving a close-range effort from Brentford’s Mikkel Damsgaard. First Half: Brentford Takes the Lead The first half saw both teams creating chances but lacking the final touch. Joe…

Nottingham Forest vs Wolves Report Scorers: Wood 10’; Bellegarde 12’ Forest’s Unbeaten Start Continues, Wolves Secure First Point Nottingham Forest extended their unbeaten start to the Premier League season with a 1-1 draw against Wolves at the City Ground. This result sees Forest boss Nuno Espírito Santo maintain his unbeaten record in three meetings against his former side. For Wolves, this hard-fought draw marks their first point of the campaign, helping to steady the ship after a challenging start. First Half: Early Goals Set the Tone Nottingham Forest made a strong start to the match, taking the lead after just 10…

Leicester City vs Aston Villa Report Scorers: Buonanotte 73’; Onana 28’, Duran 64’ Aston Villa Continue Winning Streak with Victory at Leicester Aston Villa secured their second consecutive 2-1 away win in the Premier League, this time overcoming Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. With the same two players—Amadou Onana and Jhon Durán—again finding the back of the net, Villa extended their strong start to the season under Unai Emery. First Half: Villa Dominate Early, Onana Breaks the Deadlock Aston Villa began the match on the front foot, creating the first significant opportunity when John McGinn curled a shot just…