The English Premier League matchday fixtures for week three were full of intrigues as most of the visiting teams got the better of their hosts.
There were seven wins on the road with Crystal Palace’s stunning win at Manchester United one of the surprises.
Newcastle United’s victory over Tottenham at White Hart Lane was the icing on the cake for the visiting teams.
Hello there, welcome to the latest English Premier League (EPL) news roundup for today, August 26th, 2019, on Concise News.
EPL: Newcastle Shock Tottenham To Claim First Victory Of New Season
Joelinton’s first-half goal gave Newcastle United a shock 1-0 victory at Tottenham on Super Sunday, securing their first points under Steve Bruce. After a summer of discontent, Newcastle got off the mark in the Premier League thanks to some lax Spurs defending, as record signing Joelinton slotted home for his first goal for the club (27).
Manchester City Next To Liverpool After Bournemouth Win
Forward Sergio Aguero bagged a brace as Champions Manchester City moved next to leaders Liverpool in the Premier League after spanking hosts Bournemouth 3-1 on Sunday. Aguero netted the opener in the 15th minute, turning Kevin de Bruyne’s cross into the bottom left corner from eight yards. England international Raheem Sterling made it 2-0 in the 43rd minute, as he flicked a shot beyond Aaron Ramsdale after a beautiful David Silva pass.
EPL: Salah Nets Twice As Liverpool Thrash Arsenal
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah scored twice as the Reds thrashed Arsenal 3-1 at Anfield to maintain their position at the top of the English Premier League table. Jurgen Klopp’s men maintained their 100 per cent record in the process as Arsenal, the only other side in the top flight to win their first two games, succumbed at Anfield. Joel Matip put Liverpool ahead with a powerful header from Trent Alexander-Arnold’s corner four minutes before the interval.
Rashford Misses Penalty As Crystal Palace Shock Man United
England international Marcus Rashford missed a penalty as Crystal Palace stunned Manchester United with an injury-time winner at Old Trafford, their first at the Theatre of Dreams since 1989. Full-back Patrick van Aanholt netted in the 93rd minute, thumping in as the ball broke loose following Wilfried Zaha’s burst forward. Daniel James thought he had rescued a point for United when he curled in a delightful equaliser in the 89th minute following neat build-up from Rashford and Anthony Martial.
Lampard’s Chelsea Record First Win Against Norwich City
Frank Lampard’s Chelsea recorded their first win in the current English Premier League season as the Blues defeated Norwich City 3-2. Tammy Abraham’s goals against Norwich will “do wonders for his confidence” and the striker will get “better and better”, says Chelsea manager Frank Lampard.
EPL Matchday 3 Results
Aston Villa 2 – 0 Everton
Norwich City 2 – 3 Chelsea
Brighton 0 – 2 Southampton
Man United 1 – 2 Crystal Palace
Sheffield 1 – 2 Leicester City
Watford 1 – 3 West Ham United
Liverpool 3 – 1 Arsenal
Bournemouth 1 – 3 Man City
Tottenham 0 – 1 Newcastle United
Wolverhampton 1 – 1Burnley
