Week 1 Review in Premier League: Goal-filled matches, exciting twists, and unexpected surprises
The 2025-26 Premier League season kicked off with a bang, as teams showcased their prowess and delivered a series of thrilling matches. Here's a round-up of the opening day results.
Liverpool started their title defence on a strong note, securing a 4-2 win over Bournemouth. The Reds' attack was in fine form, with details of the goal scorers yet to be fully disclosed.
Sunderland, a newly promoted team, made a remarkable start, defeating West Ham United 3-0. The details of their goals are not yet available, but their impressive performance certainly caught the eye.
Manchester City also had a dominating performance, winning 4-0 against Wolves. Tijjani Reijnders scored on his debut for the Citizens, while other goal scorers remain unspecified.
Arsenal emerged victorious in their match against Manchester United, with Riccardo Calafiori scoring the only goal from a Declan Rice corner. The Gunners' new manager, Thomas Frank, will be pleased with the team's performance.
The match between Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley ended in a one-sided 3-0 victory for Spurs. Richarlison scored a brace for Tottenham, while the exact scorers for Burnley are not yet known.
Chelsea struggled to create clear-cut chances despite controlling possession, resulting in a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace. The Eagles were well-organised and posed a threat on the counter, with a goal ruled out due to an infringement in the wall by Eberechi Eze.
Brighton & Hove Albion and Fulham ended in a 1-1 draw, while Aston Villa and Newcastle United played a scoreless draw.
Nottingham Forest started their season with a 3-1 win over Brentford. Chris Wood scored two goals for Forest, with Dan Ndoye also finding the back of the net on his debut. The decisive moment came in the 84th minute when Everton's James Tarkowski was penalised for a handball inside the box, leading to a penalty for Forest. Brentford managed to pull one back through Igor Thiago's late penalty.
Leeds United secured a 1-0 win over Everton on their return to the Premier League. Lukas Nmecha scored the penalty for Leeds to secure the victory.
This season's opening matches featured a lot of direct football, set-piece goals, and some surprises, including Sunderland's strong start. If you're looking for detailed scorelines for every match or goal scorers, that data is not fully available in the search results. However, the main highlights and outcomes have been summarised above.
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