Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur played out an intense 2-2 draw in the Premier League derby, while Liverpool secured a victory over West Ham United to move into second place. Brighton and Hove Albion bounced back from their midweek European loss to claim third place with a win against Bournemouth. Chelsea’s struggles continued with a home defeat to Aston Villa, and Sheffield United suffered an embarrassing 8-0 thrashing by Newcastle United.
The highly anticipated north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw. Both teams remained unbeaten as they battled it out at The Emirates. Arsenal took the lead twice, first with an own goal from Cristian Romero and then with a penalty converted by Bukayo Saka. However, Tottenham’s Son Heung-min scored two goals to secure a well-deserved point for his team. Despite the draw, both teams slipped in the standings, with Arsenal now in fifth place and Tottenham in fourth.
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou acknowledged the challenges his team faced during the match, including an own goal and a VAR penalty. He praised his players for their character and resilience, emphasizing their belief in the team’s identity. Arsenal, on the other hand, expressed disappointment in their performance, with manager Mikel Arteta highlighting the lack of composure and dominance on the ball against a strong Tottenham side.
In another match, Liverpool continued their resurgence by defeating West Ham United 3-1. Despite a strong start from West Ham, Liverpool capitalized on a penalty awarded to Mohamed Salah and secured the win with goals from Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota. Liverpool’s manager, Juergen Klopp, expressed satisfaction with his team’s solid performance and emphasized the importance of consistency.
Chelsea faced further disappointment as they were booed off the pitch after a 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa. The team was reduced to 10 men following Malo Gusto’s red card in the 58th minute. Ollie Watkins scored the winning goal for Villa, leaving Chelsea with their worst start to a season since 1978. Manager Mauricio Pochettino acknowledged the difficulties faced by his young team and emphasized the need for collective learning.
Brighton and Hove Albion came from behind to defeat Bournemouth 3-1. After falling behind to Dominic Solanke’s goal, Brighton equalized through an own goal by Milos Kerkez. Second-half substitutes Kaoru Mitoma and Ansu Fati made an immediate impact, with Mitoma scoring just 17 seconds after the restart. Mitoma then sealed the victory as Brighton moved above Tottenham and Arsenal in the standings.
In the final match of the weekend, Newcastle United delivered a stunning 8-0 victory over Sheffield United. This result marked Newcastle’s biggest win in the Premier League since 1999 and made them the first team in history to have eight different scorers in a single game. Sean Longstaff, Dan Burn, Sven Botman, Callum Wilson, Anthony Gordon, Miguel Almiron, Bruno Guimaraes, and Alexander Isak all found the back of the net.
Overall, the weekend’s Premier League action showcased intense rivalries, surprising results, and standout performances from various teams. Liverpool’s resurgence, Chelsea’s struggles, and Newcastle’s historic victory were among the highlights of the matches played.
