Arne Slot continued his impressive start as Liverpool manager with a 2-0 victory over Brentford on his Anfield debut. Goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah secured the win, following Slot’s first Premier League match where Liverpool defeated Ipswich. The victory in front of a record crowd of 60,107 at Anfield showed promising signs as Slot begins his tenure replacing Jurgen Klopp.
Slot praised his team’s defensive efforts and highlighted the importance of maintaining high performance levels. He also expressed his anticipation for the upcoming match against Manchester United, emphasizing the need to improve against stronger opponents.
At Molineux, Chelsea delivered a resounding 6-2 win over Wolves, with Noni Madueke scoring a hat-trick. Despite an earlier social media post criticizing Wolverhampton, Madueke apologized after the match, calling it a “human mistake.” Chelsea’s goals came from Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer, and Joao Felix, with Madueke’s hat-trick ensuring a dominant performance.
Newcastle salvaged a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth, with Anthony Gordon scoring the equalizer after Marcus Tavernier put Bournemouth ahead. The match saw controversy as Bournemouth’s late goal was disallowed by VAR for a handball, leading to frustration from Bournemouth’s manager, Andoni Iraola.
Overall, it was a weekend of significant victories and drama in the Premier League, with new managers making their mark and high-profile players delivering key performances.
