Manchester United’s Disappointing Defeat: Are Liverpool Their Closest Rivals?
The Premier League is off to a fascinating start, and Manchester United’s embarrassing 3-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday has raised more questions than answers. Are Liverpool, in fact, the closest rivals to Manchester City, or is it just a blip on the radar for the Red Devils? We dive into all the weekend’s action to find out.
Premier League
Liverpool were in sublime form at Old Trafford, dominating the game from start to finish. They’ve set a precedent for adaptability and resilience, but can anyone catch them?
Arsenal’s draw with Brighton was no embarrassment, while Manchester United’s issues around defensive organisation remain unresolved. Everton’s woes continued as they dropped points for the third game in a row. The best match of the weekend was the 2-2 thriller between Everton and Bournemouth, with Nicolas Jackson’s opener and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde’s strike taking the honours.
The Toffees’ poor luck continued as they conceded a last-minute winner to Bournemouth. Andoni Iraola’s men showed impressive character to come from behind and snatch a point.
Goal of the Weekend
Bellegarde’s beauty at Wolves is the standout contender. The VfL Wolfsburg captain has made a name for himself with set pieces, and this free kick opened the scoring in their 3-3 draw at Holstein Kiel.
MVP of the Weekend
Openda’s brace against Leverkusen is impossible to ignore. The Belgium international is off to a flying start in his new colours, scoring twice in two games.
What Else You Missed This Weekend
Romelu Lukaku’s debut in Napoli was a highlight, and Wrexham’s unbeaten start to the season is certainly worth noting. The Hollywood A-listers-backed side has taken four points from their opening games, with Ollie Rathbone their record signing. Aberdeen also have maximum points in the Scottish Premiership, but it’s difficult to see anyone stopping Celtic.
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