Manchester United’s Latest Defeat Raises Questions: Are Liverpool the Nearest Challengers to Manchester City?
The Premier League is back, and Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday has left many fans wondering if the Red Devils are the closest competition to Manchester City. Liverpool, on the other hand, are flying high, still unbeaten after three matches.
Arsenal’s drawing with Brighton & Hove Albion is a mixed bag, while Chelsea are still finding their rhythm under new manager Graham Potter. Meanwhile, Manchester United are struggling to find their form, with defensive issues plaguing them.
Top Takeaway: Liverpool Are the Nearest Challengers to Manchester City
After three matches, Liverpool are the only team in the Premier League with a 100% win record, and their dominance against Manchester United was a testament to their growing strength. Manager Jürgen Klopp’s tactics were spot on, and his team’s ability to adapt and manage difficulty is a hallmark of their success.
Best Match: Everton vs. Bournemouth
Everton’s dramatic 2-1 win over Bournemouth was full of twists and turns, with the Toffees leading twice before Bournemouth fought back to earn a late draw. Jordan Pickford pulled off two incredible saves to keep his team in the game, but in the end, it was Luis Sinisterra’s 96th-minute winner that stole the show.
Best Goal: Jean-Ricner Bellegarde at Wolves
VfL Wolfsburg’s Maximilian Arnold has arguably the best left foot in the Bundesliga, and his beautiful free kick at Holstein Kiel is a testament to his set-piece expertise. Meanwhile, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde’s stunning goal for RB Leipzig against Bayer Leverkusen is the pick of the bunch from the Bundesliga.
MVP of the Weekend: Openda
It’s hard to look beyond Openda, who scored a brace to lead RB Leipzig to victory over Leverkusen. After a frustrating debut against Bochum, the Belgium international is off to a flying start, and his pace and power will cause problems for defenders all season.
What Else You Missed This Weekend
Romelu Lukaku scored a dramatic late equalizer on his debut for Napoli against Parma, while Wrexham are looking strong in League One after a 2-0 win over Peterborough. Celtic thrashed Rangers 3-0 in the Old Firm, and Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyökeres is making his mark in Lisbon with seven goals in four league games.
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