Manchester United Slip Again at Craven Cottage

Manchester United’s frustrations continued as they were held to a 1–1 draw away at Fulham. Teenage defender Leny Yoro gave United the lead just before the hour mark, heading in from a set piece and raising hopes of a first league win under Arne Slot.

However, United’s old problem resurfaced: an inability to kill games off. Fulham stayed compact, absorbed pressure, and manager Marco Silva once again used his bench to good effect. Substitute Emile Smith Rowe equalised in the 73rd minute with a composed finish, ensuring the points were shared.

For United, it was a story of promise but no payoff—domination in spells, but without the cutting edge to see out results.

Arsenal Thrash Leeds but Injuries Cloud Victory

At the Emirates, Arsenal sent out a message with a 5–0 demolition of Leeds United. The Gunners were ruthless: defender Jurriën Timber surprisingly grabbed a brace, while striker Viktor Gyökeres also netted twice to continue his strong start to life in London.

Bukayo Saka added a trademark finish to complete the rout. Despite the joy of the scoreline, Mikel Arteta’s side were handed a scare as both Martin Ødegaard (shoulder) and Saka (hamstring) went off injured. Early reports suggest neither injury is long-term, but Arsenal fans will hope both recover quickly ahead of a crucial clash with Liverpool at the end of the month.

Spurs Shock Champions at the Etihad

The biggest result of the weekend came in Manchester, where Tottenham stunned Manchester City 2–0. Under Thomas Frank, Spurs look disciplined, compact and devastating on the counter. Brennan Johnson opened the scoring with a neat finish after a well-worked break, and João Palhinha added a second following a mistake from City goalkeeper James Trafford.

Pep Guardiola’s men dominated possession as always, but lacked incision in the final third. The result continues City’s strangely poor record against Spurs, and underlines the North London side’s ambitions after a perfect start to the season.

Everton Celebrates New Era at Hill Dickinson Stadium

Everton marked a historic day with a 2–0 victory over Brighton in their first Premier League match at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium. The atmosphere was electric, and the Toffees rose to the occasion. Iliman Ndiaye made history by scoring the first league goal at the new ground, finishing off a slick move early in the game.

Midfielder James Garner then doubled the lead with a strike that capped a controlled performance. For David Moyes, it was the perfect start in their new home, as Everton showed both composure and attacking balance against a Brighton side that struggled to find rhythm.

Brentford Edge Villa in Tight Contest

At the Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford secured their first win of the season with a 1–0 triumph over Aston Villa. New boss Keith Andrews earned his maiden Premier League victory thanks to an early strike from Dango Ouattara, who reacted sharply to a loose ball in the box.

From then on, the Bees defended with resilience and relied on goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher, who made key saves to deny Villa. Unai Emery’s side once again failed to find the net and looked short of ideas in attack. For Brentford, the result offered encouragement that they can thrive under new management.

Bournemouth Hold Firm Against Ten-Man Wolves

At the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth claimed a narrow but deserved 1–0 win over Wolves. The decisive moment came inside four minutes, when Marcus Tavernier’s shot took a heavy deflection off Emmanuel Agbadou and wrong-footed the goalkeeper.

Wolves’ challenge became harder when Toti Gomes was sent off in the second half for a reckless challenge. From there, Bournemouth controlled possession and saw out the game, though their inability to extend the lead left the contest nervy. Still, Andoni Iraola’s side will be pleased with their first win of the campaign.

Burnley Too Strong for Sunderland

Burnley earned their first win back in the top flight with a 2–0 victory against Sunderland at Turf Moor. After a cagey first half, midfielder Josh Cullen broke the deadlock just after the interval with a low drive from distance. As Sunderland pushed forward for an equaliser, Burnley capitalised late on when Jaidon Anthony slotted home the second.

The win not only lifts the Clarets’ confidence but also shows Vincent Kompany’s side can adapt quickly to life in the Premier League. Sunderland, meanwhile, still looks some way off Premier League pace.

Palace and Forest Share the Spoils

At Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest drew 1–1 in a balanced contest. Palace struck first when Ismaïla Sarr finished confidently from close range after good wing play. However, Forest regrouped after the break and equalised through Callum Hudson-Odoi, who curled in a fine strike. Both sides had half-chances to win it, but a draw felt fair. For Oliver Glasner’s Palace, the defensive structure remains strong, while Nuno Espírito Santo’s Forest showed resilience on the road.

Chelsea Run Riot Against West Ham

Though it came on Friday night, Chelsea’s 5–1 victory over West Ham set the tone for the weekend. Enzo Maresca’s men were fluid, attacking with confidence and exposing a shaky Hammers backline. West Ham looked lost under Graham Potter, whose team collapsed after conceding the first two goals. Pressure is already building at the London Stadium, while Chelsea’s early attacking spark suggests they could be among the season’s dark horses.

After Matchweek 2, only Arsenal and Tottenham maintain perfect records with six points from two games. Manchester City, Manchester United and Aston Villa have all dropped early points, giving the table a fresh look. Spurs’ defensive structure, Arsenal’s firepower, and Everton’s emotional new beginning were the standout stories. But once again, United remain the biggest talking point—flashes of brilliance, but not enough ruthlessness.