Leicester City dismantled Manchester City 5-2
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This was City’s 10th defeat in their last 36 PL games. For comparison, Liverpool have lost 10 of their last 128.
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Man City have minus goal difference in the Premier League for the first time since 2008.
Chelsea 3-3 West Brom
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Tammy Abraham scored a stoppage-time equaliser to complete an incredible comeback and rescue a point for Chelsea at West Bromwich
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Chelsea became the first PL team since West Ham in February 2011 to avoid defeat after trailing by three or more goals at half time.
Man United 3-2 Brighton
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Manchester United came from a goal down to claim a 3-2 victory over Brighton and earn first three points of the season.
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The goal by Bruno Fernandes at 99:45 is the latest scored in the PL since Juan Mata’s strike for Chelsea against Norwich in August 2011 (100:03). It is, though, the latest ever game-winning penalty in PL history.
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Speaking of de Gea, the Manchester United goalkeeper has saved just two of the 29 penalties he’s faced in the Premier League (6.9%). Of the 30 keepers to have faced at least 25 in the competition, only Paul Robinson has saved a lower share (6.1% - 3/49).
Everton outclassed Crystal Palace 2-1
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Everton’s win over Crystal Palace took them top of the Premier League table.
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Crystal Palace’s Cheikhou Kouyate scored his first Premier League goal since Boxing Day 2019 v West Ham, ending a run of 20 appearances without a goal.
Tottenham’s 1-1 draw against Newcastle United
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Callum Wilson snatched a point for Newcastle after they were awarded a controversial stoppage-time penalty at Spurs.
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Handball law is changing way teams play and was clear to see in Newcastle’s controversial draw with Spurs. Jose Mourinho really does not like VAR. Is VAR Good or Bad for Football?