The first round of fixtures in the Premier League features some exciting matches across the EPL table.
We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the games.
The action got underway on Friday evening, with Brentford recording a deserved 2-0 home victory over Arsenal – Sergi Canos and Christian Norgaard got the goals.
Manchester United started their season with a bang on Saturday, hammering Leeds United 5-1 at Old Trafford – Bruno Fernades (3), Mason Greenwood and Fred were on target for the homes side.
Marcos Alonso, Christian Pulisic and Trevoh Chaloboah got the goals as Chelsea ran out 3-0 winners against Crystal Palace.
Liverpool secured a 3-0 win at Norwich City – Diogo Jota, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah were on the scoresheet for the Reds.
Jamie Vardy bagged the only goal of the game in Leicester City’s 1-0 home victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Everton recovered from 1-0 down to record a 3-1 home win against Southampton – Richarlison, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored the goals.
Brighton & Hove Albion claimed a 2-1 success at Burnley. Neil Maupay and Alexis Mac Allister were on target for Graham Potter’s side.
Goals from Emmanuel Dennis, Ismaila Sarr and Cucho Hernandez gave Watford a thrilling 3-2 home victory over Aston Villa.
West Ham United started the season in style with a 4-2 win at Newcastle United on Sunday – Aaron Cresswell, Said Benrahma, Tomas Soucek and Michail Antonio scored for the visitors.
Heung-min Son grabbed the only goal of the game as Tottenham Hotspur recorded a 1-0 home victory over reigning champions Manchester City.
Week 1 EPL Results
Friday, August 13
Brentford 2-0 Arsenal
Saturday, August 14
Manchester United 5-1 Leeds United
Burnley 1-2 Brighton & Hove Albion
Chelsea 3-0 Crystal Palace
Everton 3-1 Southampton
Leicester City 1-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Watford 3-2 Aston Villa
Norwich City 0-3 Liverpool
Sunday, August 15
Newcastle United 2-4 West Ham United
Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Manchester City
Premier League Highlights
Sensational from Son! 👏
He just loves scoring against Manchester City! ⚽
Clinical counter-attack from Tottenham, and the champions trail in North London…
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Premier League Table
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