Liverpool went five points clear at the top with a 2-0 win over Aston Villa, thanks to goals from Darwin Núñez and Mohamed Salah. Manchester City endured a 2-1 defeat to Brighton, marking their fourth consecutive loss.
Elsewhere, Fulham defeated Crystal Palace 2-0, Brentford beat Bournemouth, and Everton secured a 0-0 draw against West Ham. Wolves celebrated their first win of the season, a 2-0 victory over Southampton.
Ruthless Liverpool Go 5 Points Clear with Win Over Aston Villa
Liverpool opened a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League as breakaway goals by Darwin Núñez and Mohamed Salah sealed a 2-0 win at home to Aston Villa on Saturday.
The win followed Manchester City’s earlier defeat and set the tone for a dominant performance at Anfield. Núñez’s 20th-minute strike following a lightning counter-attack gave Liverpool an early advantage. Despite Caoimhín Kelleher making some vital saves to preserve the lead, Salah raced clear in the 84th minute to wrap up the points.
Liverpool’s sensational start to the season under new manager Arne Slot continues, with 15 wins from 17 games in all competitions. They now have 28 points from 11 matches, while the reigning champions, Manchester City, sit second with 23 points. Villa, suffering their third league defeat of the season, are in eighth place with 18 points.
Man City Beaten by Brighton for Fourth Straight Defeat
Meanwhile, Manchester City‘s misery continued with a 2-1 loss to Brighton on Saturday, marking their fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions.
Substitutes Joao Pedro and Matt O’Riley scored late goals to hand Brighton a well-earned victory after Erling Haaland had put City in front with a 23rd-minute goal. The defeat leaves Pep Guardiola’s side in second place with 23 points from 11 matches, while Brighton climbs to fourth with 19 points.
Yoane Wissa Double Helps Brentford to Win Over Bournemouth
Brentford triumphed 2-0 over Bournemouth on Saturday, with a clinical double from Yoane Wissa. Bournemouth could not break through Brentford’s solid defence, and Wissa’s brace sealed the victory for the hosts.
Fulham Cruise to 2-0 Victory Over Crystal Palace
Fulham secured a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, with goals from Emile Smith Rowe and Harry Wilson. Palace were reduced to 10 men after Daichi Kamada was sent off for a dangerous tackle.
This win saw Fulham move up to seventh in the standings with 18 points, while Palace remain just one point above the relegation zone in 17th place.
Everton Grind Out Point at West Ham in Stalemate
Everton earned a valuable point in a goalless draw at West Ham United, thanks to a superb stoppage-time save from goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
The match saw limited attacking action, but Pickford’s crucial save from Danny Ings’s deflected shot ensured his side returned home with a point. Everton remain in mid-table with several draws in their recent games.
Wolves Bare Teeth and Sink Southampton for First Win
Wolverhampton Wanderers secured their first win of the season with a 2-0 victory over Southampton.
Pablo Sarabia scored the fastest goal in Wolves’ Premier League history to set the tone for the match. The win moved Wolves off the bottom of the table, while Southampton, who remain winless on the road, stayed rooted to the bottom with just four points from 11 games.
