By Aiwu Esele
Bracelona Vs Sevilla, 1-1
Coutinho after scoring the equalizer at Nou Camp
But for Philippe Coutinho whose 10 minutes effort in the first half cancelled out Luuk de Jong’s opener at the Nou Camp, Barcelona would have taken a beating by Sevilla at Nou Camp
De Jong scored eight minutes into the game through a corner, which caught the home side napping as he fired into the roof of the net. Coutinho connected a Jordi Alba’s pass to prevent a humiliation for the Koeman side.
Aston Villa Vs Liverpool: 7-2
Villa captain, Graelish and Watkins, two goals scorers celebrate Villa routing of Champions Liverpool
Aston Villa, which barely survived relegation last season came out smoking in a what looked like a duel with the defending champions, Liverpool. Except for striker Segio Mane, the Liverpool squad was complete but the scoreline told a stunning result; 7-2. This is historic
With a hat-trick from Ollie Watkins scored in the first-half, and captain Jack Grealish scoring two goals and three other assist Aston Villa deservedly humiliated the champions. Mo’ Sallah pulled two back for the visitors but even that was no consolation, giving the teams pedigree.
“It is the first time Liverpool have conceded seven goals since 1963 and is only their fourth Premier League defeat since 3 January 2019. Villa, who escaped relegation on the final day of last season, overtake them in the table with their best start since 1962,” said the BBC in its reports
Manchester United vs Tottenham Hot Spurs, 1-6
Son Heung-min, after scoring a brace in a humiliating Spurs defeat handed Man United at Old Trafford
What else would you expect to hear from a boastful Jose Mourinho in reaction to his side Tottenham trashing of his old team Manchester United at Old Trafford? They don’t know Gareth Bale is Back!, he said and for the carded Antony Martial, his reply was, “they know how to complain with VAR.”
With a brace each from Son Heung-min and Harry Kane scored twice, and Tanguy Ndombele and Serge Aurier, goals apiece, Spurs tore 10-man Man United to shreds also on target as 10-man United suffered a defeat on a par with their 6-1 thrashing at home by Manchester City in 2011.
The defeat,” meant it was not only the heaviest defeat since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took temporary charge in December 2018, but also the largest United have suffered since Ed Woodward took over as executive vice-chairman in 2013. Manchester United conceded six goals in a Premier League game for a third time – also 6-3 v Southampton in October 1996 and 6-1 v Man City in October 2011”
Arsenal Vs Sheffield United, 2-1
Pepe make it two, a win, for Arsenal
Arsenal took a home win easily by making a quick work of their game with Sheffield United, drubbing the visitors, 2-1, with a 60th minute goal by Bukayo Saka through a header from Hector Bellerin’s cross and Nicolas Pepe’s, 63rd goal. David McGoldrick pulled one back fof the visitors in the 84th min
Leicester vs West Ham, 0-3
Michail Antonio opened scoring for West Ham in the 14th minutes
West Ham delivered a sweet, memorable victory for manager David Moyes, who is recovering from Corona Virus be hammering Leicester at home, 3-0.
Boss David Moyes was again absent from the touchline as he continues to recover from coronavirus, but as in last weekend’s 4-0 victory, it did not hamper the Hammers, who offered an excellent balance of graft and guile.
For Leicester, which dealt a devastating win on Manchester City, 5-2 win at Etihad seven days ago and had kick-off an impressive season with wins, this loss was probably unexpected but the foxes were lack luster before a more decisive, creative, ruthless and purposeful side.
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