Arsenal commenced their Premier League journey with a victorious start, although Nottingham Forest caused a late scare. In contrast, Luton Town’s comeback to the top tier fell flat, succumbing to a significant defeat against Brighton and Hove Albion.
Manchester City, aiming for a fourth consecutive title, maintained their dominance with a 3-0 victory over Burnley. Meanwhile, Newcastle United stole the spotlight at St. James’ Park, trouncing Aston Villa 5-1.
Eddie Howe’s side took the lead through new recruit Sandro Tonali, and despite Moussa Diaby’s goal for Villa, Alexander Isak secured a lead before halftime, followed by another impressive goal. Callum Wilson and Harvey Barnes wrapped up the win.
Last season’s relegation escapees, Everton, suffered a 1-0 defeat at home against Fulham. Crystal Palace clinched a 1-0 victory against newly promoted Sheffield United, while West Ham United tied 1-1 with Bournemouth.
Although Arsenal’s home game faced a half-hour delay due to ticketing issues, their on-field performance was smoother. Goals from Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka put the Gunners in control, despite a late Forest goal by Taiwo Awoniyi. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged the tense finish but expressed satisfaction with the outcome.
Luton’s fairy tale return to the top flight turned harsh as Brighton secured a halftime lead through Solly March and a second-half penalty converted by Joao Pedro. Carlton Morris pulled one back for Luton, but late goals from Brighton’s substitutes sealed their victory.
At Goodison Park, Fulham’s Bobby De Cordova-Reid secured a surprise victory with a late tap-in. Everton’s misfortune included a disallowed goal and a crossbar hit. Manager Sean Dyche expressed disappointment at not securing a point from their dominant chances.
West Ham’s lead against Bournemouth, courtesy of Jarrod Bowen’s stunning strike, was canceled out by Dominic Solanke. Sheffield United’s loss to Crystal Palace rounded off a challenging opening weekend for promoted teams, following Burnley’s loss on Friday. Palace claimed victory through a second-half goal from Odsonne Edouard.
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