New managers have quickly brought the attention back to the Premier Leagueโs traditional powerhouses, but one newcomer continues to impress in its return to top-flight football.
Hull City couldnโt pull out a draw against unbeaten PL favorites Manchester United, but the Tigers still looked impressive at times. Meanwhile, Chelsea, Leicester and Arsenal all won on the day, with the Blues keeping their winning ways up as well.
Hull City 0-0 Manchester United โ RECAP
The points were surely going to be split between two of the better sides during the opening month of the season, but Marcus Rashford stole all three out from under Hull City. Despite a clever defensive effort from the Tigers, United remained unbeaten through three games after the second-half substitute smashed home Wayne Rooneyโs cross in the 92nd minute of play.
Chelseaย 3-0ย Burnleyย โ RECAP
It was easily Chelseaโs best performance of the young season, and Eden Hazard looks to be back to his old ways after kicking off the day with a goal. The Clarets were held throughout the match at Stamford Bridge, limited to zero shots on target.
Tottenham 1-1 Liverpoolย โ RECAP
Philippe Coutinho continues to present challenges for opposing defenses but luckily for Spurs the Brazilian was off with his finishing on the day. A James Milner penalty kick gave Liverpool the lead at White Hart Lane before Danny Rose leveled things up for the home side. Spurs remain unbeaten in their start to the new campaign but like many other PL sides, Mauricio Pochettinoโs men are still fine-tuning in the early portion of the season.
A brutal schedule to open the season forced the Gunners to wait three weeks to find their opening win, but Saturdayโs performance was a reminder of just how dangerous Arsene Wengerโs group can be when firing on all cylinders. Alexis Sanchez looked like a menace from the opening kickoff, working his way into dangerous areas on the field and troubling the Watford backline.
Leicesterย 2-1 Swansea Cityย โ RECAP
The Foxes donโt look dominating like they were a season ago, but the most important thing about Saturdayโs performance was that they won. Jamie Vardy got back on track with a much needed finish off of a routine long ball, before captain Wes Morgan powered home a close-range strike.
Crystal Palace 1-1 Bournemouthย โ RECAP
It looked as though Josh Kingโs first-half finish would be enough for Bournemouth to earn its first win of the season, but Scott Dannโs late effort ensured that Palace would take a share of the points at home. Neither side looked dominant after the opener from the visitors, but it was a valiant effort from Alan Pardewโs side to pick up a draw.
Southamptonย 1-1 Sunderland โ RECAP
Chances were limited until the latter stages of the match but some clever play from Jermain Defoe to earn a penalty kick handed the Black Cats the lead with 10 minutes to play before the home side equalized in the dying minutes. Jay Rodriguez was the savior for Southampton, after scoring with five minutes to play for the Saints.
Everton 1-0 Stoke City โ RECAP
The Toffees have quietly gone about their business this season but Ronald Koemanโs side have taken seven out of nine points in their first three matches. Leighton Bainesโ penalty kick secured the teamโs second win of the new PL season on Saturday, and Everton will be certainly pleased with the start.
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