This Saturday, six Premier League matches were played at 4pm. In an Anfield that was always full, Liverpool wanted to continue their great week after beating AC Milan this Tuesday in the opening phase of the Champions League championship. After a surprise defeat last weekend against Nottingham Forest (0-1), the Reds also wanted to get back to winning ways in the Premier League. And after a more than attractive performance against Bournemouth, Arne Slot’s men accomplished their mission this Saturday. Unbridled offensively, the locals were nevertheless surprised by Evanilson from the start. Finally, the goal by the Cherries striker was disallowed for offside (5th). From then on, Liverpool dictated their law. In great form, Luis Diaz offered himself a double in two minutes to launch the Reds perfectly (26th, 28th). Continuing their momentum, Darwin Núñez’s teammates even scored a third goal before the break thanks to a brilliant strike from the Uruguayan (3-0, 37th). After several other chances in the second half, Liverpool did not make the score worse, but were able to consolidate their superb match. With this great victory, Liverpool provisionally took first place. At the same time, Newcastle travelled to London to face Fulham. And against the Cottagers, Eddie Howe’s team were surprised. While Raúl Jiménez got his team off to a perfect start before Emile Smith-Rowe gave the home team a break. Harvey Barnes’ reaction at the start of the second half was not enough and Reiss Nelson allowed the Londoners to secure their prestigious victory (3-1).
In the same capital, a derby was taking place between Tottenham and Brentford. Already accustomed to the fact after Yoane Wissa’s ultra-early opening goal at City, the Bees repeated their performance thanks to a goal from Bryan Mbeumo in the first seconds (1st). However, the Spurs’ reaction was not long in coming and Dominic Solanke unblocked his counter with his new team to equalize (8th). Warming up, Ange Postecoglou’s flock took back the lead thanks to Brennan Johnson after half an hour of play. Finally, James Maddison completed Tottenham’s success in the 85th minute. In difficulty this season, Wolverhampton believed they had secured a prestigious victory against Aston Villa for 70 minutes. Finally, the Wolves’ boat capsized against a Villans who had come back into their stride. At the end of the match, goals from Ollie Watkins and Ezri Konsa responded to Matheus Cunha’s opening goal in the first half. Brilliant for several weeks, Jhon Duran scored in added time. With this success, Villa climb back onto the podium and temporarily move into third place. In the other matches of the afternoon, Leicester and Everton neutralized each other after goals from former Ligue 1 players with Stephy Mavididi for the Foxes and Iliman Ndiaye for the Toffees. Finally, Ipswich went to get a draw in the last seconds on the Southampton pitch.
The results of 4 p.m.:
Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth: Diaz (26th, 28th), Nunez (37th)
Tottenham 3-1 Brentford: Solanke (8th), Johnson (28th), Maddison (85th) / Mbeumo (1st)
Fulham 3-1 Newcastle: Jimenez (5th), Smith-Rowe (22nd), Nelson (90+2nd) / Barnes (48th)
Aston Villa 3-1 Wolverhampton: Watkins (73rd), Konsa (88th), Duran (90+4th) / Cunha (25th)
Leicester 1-1 Everton: Mavididi (73rd) / Ndiaye (12th)
Southampton 1-1 Ipswich: Dibling (5th), Morsy (90+5th)
