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Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Report Scorer: Hudson-Odoi 72’ Nottingham Forest secured a remarkable 1-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, their first win at the iconic stadium since 1969. Callum Hudson-Odoi’s stunning strike handed Arne Slot his first defeat as Liverpool manager and continued Forest’s impressive start to the season. Liverpool Struggle Against Resolute Forest Defense Liverpool found it difficult to establish their rhythm in the first half, as Nottingham Forest players excelled in their individual battles, effectively limiting Liverpool’s potent attacking options. Àlex Moreno was particularly impressive, successfully neutralising the threat posed by Mohamed Salah on the right wing. In the midfield,…

Manchester City vs Brentford Report Scorers: Haaland 19’, 32’; Wissa 1’ Erling Haaland’s double helped Manchester City overcome a spirited Brentford side, securing a 2-1 win and extending their unbeaten home Premier League streak to 32 matches since their defeat to Brentford in November 2022. Brentford Stun Manchester City Early The Etihad was left in shock just 22 seconds into the match when Brentford took a surprising lead. John Stones’ attempted clearance of Keane Lewis-Potter’s header fell short, allowing Yoane Wissa to capitalise and head in the earliest goal Manchester City have ever conceded at home in the PL. Brentford continued…

Crystal Palace vs Leicester Report Scorers: Mateta 47’, 90+2’ (P); Vardy 21’, Mavididi 46’ Early Drama at Selhurst Park In a pulsating encounter at Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace managed to secure a 2-2 draw against Leicester City, leaving both teams still hunting for their first win of the Premier League season. This draw marks a continuation of a winless start for the Eagles, mirroring their slow start back in the 2017/18 season. Leicester Strike First The game began with Leicester quickly asserting themselves on the counter. Despite Crystal Palace’s early control, it was Leicester who struck first. Midway through the first…

Fulham vs West Ham Report Scorers: Jimenez 24’; Ings 90+5’ Danny Ings came off the bench to score a 95th-minute equaliser as West Ham United salvaged a 1-1 draw against Fulham at Craven Cottage, preventing a third consecutive H2H defeat for the first time since 1966. Fulham Dominate Early Stages The visitors entered the match with the memories of last season’s 5-0 defeat at Craven Cottage still fresh, leading to a cautious start. Without Lucas Paquetá in the starting lineup, Julen Lopetegui’s West Ham struggled to gain a foothold as Fulham dominated possession early on. Adama Traore was particularly lively for the…

Brighton vs Ipswich Report Scorers: N/A A Stalemate at the Amex In an unexpected turn of events, Ipswich Town managed to secure a point in a goalless draw against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium, marking their first Premier League meeting. Despite the contrasting starts to the season for both teams, Ipswich showed resilience to hold an unbeaten Brighton side. Brighton’s Dominance Unrewarded Brighton, under the guidance of the recent PL Manager of the Month, Fabian Hürzeler, dominated possession and created numerous opportunities. Early in the game, Carlos Baleba tested Ipswich’s goalkeeper Arijanet Muric with a sharp low drive,…

Southampton vs Manchester United Report Scorers: De Ligt 35’, Rashford 41’, Garnacho 90+6’ Manchester United recorded their second win in eight Premier League (PL) away games with a commanding 3-0 victory over newly-promoted Southampton at St. Mary’s Stadium. Difficult Start to the Campaign for Manchester United After a strong finish to the 2023/24 season, Manchester United has struggled at the start of this campaign, suffering back-to-back PL defeats. This victory was crucial for Erik Ten Hag’s side, especially against a Southampton team still searching for their first points since returning to the top flight. Southampton Dominate Early Possession Despite losing their…

Tottenham vs Arsenal Preview Arsenal or Tottenham to win (no draw) Saka to score or assist North London Derby History The Premier League’s return after the international break is headlined by one of the most anticipated fixtures of the season as Tottenham and Arsenal square off in the North London derby for the 65th time in Premier League history (TOT: W15, D25, L24). This fierce rivalry has favoured Arsenal in recent years, with Spurs managing just one win in the last seven meetings (D1, L5). Ange Postecoglou’s side has had a tough start to the campaign (W1, D1, L1), but the…

Wolves vs Newcastle Preview Newcastle to win Isak to score Wolves Struggling to Find Form It’s been a tough start to the 2024/25 Premier League season for Wolves, who head into this clash as one of six teams yet to secure a win. A 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest in their previous match offered some encouragement, but it’s far from the ideal start Gary O’Neil would have wanted. The recent international break provided an opportunity for O’Neil to work on his tactics and sharpen his team ahead of this crucial fixture. Wolves’ home form, however, is a significant cause for…

Bournemouth vs Chelsea Preview Draw or Chelsea win Jackson to score Bournemouth Looking to Extend Positive Start Bournemouth head into this clash on the back of an extraordinary comeback victory against Everton, where they became the first Premier League side to win despite trailing by two goals as late as the 87th minute. Under new manager Andoni Iraola, Bournemouth have shown resilience and attacking intent, with Iraola receiving praise for his tactical substitutions, particularly in the dying moments of games. Despite Iraola’s humble post-match comments that Everton “deserved to win,” Bournemouth’s belief and fighting spirit were evident. The Cherries are now…

Manchester City vs Brentford Preview City to win Haaland to score Manchester City’s Dominant Start It’s a familiar story for Manchester City as they kick off the new season with a perfect record, winning their first three Premier League games for the second consecutive year. City are looking to take another step towards matching last season’s six-game winning streak to start the campaign when they host Brentford at the Etihad Stadium. With 12 consecutive Premier League wins under their belt, all by at least a two-goal margin, City’s dominance seems almost routine. While City have shown their ability to dispatch teams comfortably,…