Arsenal were 4-0 winners over Bournemouth when they clashed in the Premier League at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday…CONTINUE READING...CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
The Gunners scored two penalties, with Kai Havertz scoring one of them for his first goal for Arsenal.
Bukayo Saka opened the scoring, heading in the rebound from Gabriel Jesus’ effort, and Martin Odegaard scored a penalty to give Mikel Arteta’s side a comfortable lead at the break.
The Gunners’ dominance continued into the second half. After Havertz scored, Ben White headed home from Odegaard’s free-kick in added time.
Bournemouth dropped into the bottom three with no wins from their first seven league matches under new manager Andoni Iraola.
Other results
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester City
Manchester City’s 100% Premier League record ended at Molineux as Wolves ran away with a 2-1 victory.
Pep Guardiola watched from the stands as he served a one-match touchline ban.
Julian Alvarez curled home a brilliant free-kick to level Ruben Dias’ early own goal.
But, just as Pedro Neto had gone on a right-wing raid before the opener, Nelson Semedo’s forward surge inspired a second by Hwang Hee-Chan for Wolves, who ended a run of six straight defeats against City.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
Manchester United lost 1-0 to Crystal Palace, who they beat 3-0 in midweek in the Carabao Cup.
Joachim Andersen’s screamer was enough to win the Londoners all three points.
Manchester United piled on the pressure after that, but struggled to find a way through the Palace defence. When they did they found goalkeeper Sam Johnstone in superb form.
Johnstone made two crucial saves in the second half to preserve Palace’s lead, first pushing over Bruno Fernandes’ dipping effort before keeping out Hojlund’s bullet header.
It is now four defeats in seven Premier League games for Ten Hag’s side, who have had their worst start to a league season after seven games in 34 years.
Everton vs Luton Town
Luton Town claimed a historic first Premier League victory by shocking Everton at Goodison Park.
Luton held out before taking a shock lead when Carlton Morris’ header rattled the crossbar and, as Ashley Young looked to clear, the ball cannoned off captain Tom Lockyer and into the net.
The Hatters were in dreamland when they doubled their lead as Morris kept his composure to side-foot in a volley from Alfie Doughty’s free-kick having been left unmarked at the back post.
The Toffees did manage to pull a goal back through Dominic Calvert-Lewin from close range, which was awarded after a long check for offside by VAR.
Newcastle United vs Burnley
Miguel Almiron gave Eddie Howe’s side the lead on 14 minutes with a brilliant long-range strike into the top corner.
The Magpies grew into the game and dominated both halves, with Elliot Anderson, Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak all coming close.
The hosts eventually doubled their lead 15 minutes from time when Isak found the bottom-right corner from the penalty spot after Gordon was brought down by Ameen Al-Dakhil.
West Ham United vs Sheffield United
West Ham left the Blades still waiting for their first victory after their return to the Premier League. David Moyes’ men recorded a 2-0 victory over Sheffield at the London Stadium.
Jarrod Bowen grabbed the opener in the 24th minute before Tmas Soucek made it two in the 37th minute to condemn Sheffield to another defeat.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Aston Villa massacred Brighton at Villa Park with a 6-1 victory.
Ollie Watkins gave Unai Emery’s side an early lead, finishing coolly into the left corner after Matty Cash had picked out the forward with a low cross.
The 27-year-old doubled his personal tally with a low shot inside Jason Steele’s right-hand post.
Villa increased their lead just five minutes later when Moussa Diaby’s scuffed shot deflected in off the unfortunate Pervis Estupinan.
Half-time substitute Ansu Fati pulled one back for Brighton, but Watkins’ third of the game ended the visitors’ hopes of an unlikely comeback.
Watkins is the first Villa player to net more than one hat-trick in a season since Andy Gray in 1976-77…CONTINUE READING
