Premier League Recap: Fulham’s Derby Delight, United Edge Chelsea, Merseyside Is Red and More

Fulham 3-1 Brentford

Fulham produced a superb comeback to defeat Brentford 3-1 at Craven Cottage, sealing consecutive Premier League victories for the first time since February.

Despite the Cottagers’ early dominance, it was the Bees who struck first. Mikkel Damsgaard pounced on a misplaced pass before firing past Bernd Leno to give the visitors the lead. Brentford almost doubled their advantage when Kevin Schade latched onto a poor backpass, but he failed to convert.

Fulham responded just before half-time, turning the contest on its head with two goals in as many minutes. Alex Iwobi equalised with a crisp first-time strike before turning provider, delivering a superb assist for Harry Wilson to curl home. Minutes after the restart, Ryan Sessegnon’s dangerous cross was turned into his own net by Ethan Pinnock, extending the hosts’ lead. Rodrigo Muniz thought he had added a fourth, but VAR ruled his strike out for a foul.

Brentford pressed late on through Dango Ouattara, but Fulham comfortably held firm. The result lifted Marco Silva’s side to seventh, while Brentford remain in 17th after three defeats in five matches.

Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea

Manchester United extended their unbeaten Premier League home run against Chelsea to 13 matches with a fiery 2-1 win at Old Trafford.

The drama began early when Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez was sent off after fouling Bryan Mbeumo just five minutes in. United capitalised on the numerical advantage, with Bruno Fernandes turning in his 100th goal for the club from close range. Casemiro then doubled the lead before half-time with a header, though the Brazilian was later dismissed for two yellow cards.

Chelsea pushed after the break, and Trevoh Chalobah’s late header gave them hope. However, United held out through seven tense minutes of added time, securing a valuable win. The defeat marked Chelsea’s first league loss of the season, leaving them winless in three matches across all competitions.

Brighton 2-2 Tottenham

Tottenham staged a comeback to claim a 2-2 draw at Brighton, avoiding a third consecutive away defeat in this fixture.

Brighton struck early when Yankuba Minteh raced clear to round Guglielmo Vicario and score. Yasin Ayari doubled the lead with a long-range strike that deceived the Spurs goalkeeper. Despite dominating possession, Tottenham trailed 2-0 until Richarlison struck just before half-time from close range.

The visitors pushed relentlessly in the second half, with new signing Xavi Simons sparking their attack. Their persistence paid off when Mohammed Kudus’ cross was deflected into the net by Jan Paul van Hecke for an own goal. Spurs pressed for a winner, but Brighton held on for a point, leaving both sides frustrated.

Burnley 1-1 Nottingham Forest

Burnley fought back to draw 1-1 with Nottingham Forest at Turf Moor, continuing their resilient start to the season.

Forest were ahead inside two minutes when Neco Williams lashed home a half-cleared corner. Burnley responded strongly, and their pressure paid off when Jaidon Anthony’s effort was forced over the line by Oleksandr Zinchenko for an own goal.

The second half was scrappy, with both sides creating half-chances. Anthony and Igor Jesus came close, while Martin Dúbravka produced key saves for the hosts. In the end, neither side could find a winner, with Forest left to rue missed opportunities and Burnley satisfied with another battling point.

West Ham 1-2 Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace extended their unbeaten run to 11 Matchs de Premier League with a 2-1 victory at West Ham.

The game was cagey until Jean-Philippe Mateta marked his 50th Palace goal by heading in from a corner. West Ham levelled soon after half-time, Jarrod Bowen converting from a set piece.

The decisive moment came when Tyrick Mitchell struck a superb volley to restore Palace’s lead. The visitors might have added another, but Mitchell missed a golden chance late on. The result leaves West Ham with just one win from their last 11 home league fixtures, while Palace continued their excellent run of form.

Wolves 1-3 Leeds

Wolves slumped to a fifth straight league defeat as Leeds ran out 3-1 winners at Molineux.

The hosts made the perfect start when Ladislav Krejčí scored on eight minutes, but Leeds responded with three first-half goals. Dominic Calvert-Lewin headed home his first for the club, Anton Stach curled in a free-kick, and Noah Okafor finished calmly to make it 3-1 before the break.

Wolves pushed in the second half, with Marshall Munetsi twice testing Karl Darlow, but the visitors stood firm. Leeds celebrated their first win since the opening weekend, while Wolves’ miserable start continues.

Liverpool 2-1 Everton

Liverpool claimed bragging rights in the Merseyside derby with a 2-1 win over Everton, maintaining their perfect start to the season.

The Reds flew out of the blocks, with Ryan Gravenberch lobbing Jordan Pickford to score the opener after just 12 minutes. Gravenberch then turned provider, setting up Hugo Ekitike for Liverpool’s second. Everton struggled but found a way back when Idrissa Gana Gueye hammered in from distance on the hour mark.

Everton pressed late on, with Jack Grealish producing a crucial block to deny Ibrahima Konaté. However, Liverpool held firm for their fifth straight victory, ending Everton’s unbeaten run and strengthening their place at the top of the table.