EPL highlights: A 6-goal thriller, a battle of 2 strikers, and the biggest upset of the season so far

Kieran Trippier scored the goal of the weekend against Manchester City. Getty/Matthew Ashton It was goals galore in the English Premier League this weekend. Six were scored in a thrilling 3-3 encounter between Newcastle and Manchester City.

Leeds also produced the biggest upset of the season so far by beating Chelsea 3-0. Battle of the billionairesNewcastle United and Manchester City have the two richest owners in world soccer. Newcastle is majority-owned by Saudi Arabia’s public investment fund, which is controlled by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, while City is owned by Sheikh Mansour, a member of the ruling family of Abu Dhabi.

Dubbed the “sportswashing derby” — the two teams met at St. James’ Park, Newcastle’s home stadium, on Sunday and it proved to be an exciting affair. City took an early lead through midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, but the host then dominated the remainder of the first half and was rewarded with two goals before the break, the first from Miguel Almiron and the second from Callum Wilson.

Both were set up by winger Allan Saint-Maximin, who tormented City’s defense all afternoon.  Early in the second half, Newcastle then went 3-1 up courtesy of a stunning free-kick goal from Kieran Trippier, prompting euphoria among fans. —Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) August 21, 2022However, Pep Guardiola’s City is not one to roll over and despite being second-best all afternoon, scored two goals in three minutes just after the one-hour mark to level the scores.

The match finished 3-3. Afterwards, Guardiola described the game as “what football is all about. “Leeds stun ChelseaBrenden Aaronson joined Leeds from RB Salzburg this summer.

Getty/Catherine IvillPrior to Newcastle and City’s thriller, Leeds produced the upset of the season, beating Chelsea 3-0 at their home stadium, Elland Road. The home side took the lead against the Blues, which for all its possession looked toothless in the 33rd minute when summer signing Brenden Aaronson pounced on a miscontrolled back-pass by Chelsea keeper Edouard Mendy. Four minutes later, Rodrigo doubled Leeds’ advantage with his fourth goal of the season before Jack Harrison made it three in the second-half.

To compound Chelsea’s misery, defender Kalidou Koulibaly was sent off with six minutes left to play, meaning he will miss the Blues’ match against Leicester City next weekend.  Leeds narrowly avoided relegation last term but has yet to lose this season, winning two and drawing one of its opening three matches. Brentford star celebrates too early—ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) August 21, 2022Saturday’s clash between Fulham and Brentford was all about the team’s two star strikers.

Host Fulham took the lead after just 44 seconds and doubled its advantage after only 20 minutes. But Brentford fired back just ahead of halftime, when striker Ivan Toney levelled the score in 71st minute and then copied Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic’s trademark celebration. It was the Serbian who had the last laugh, however, as he headed home the winning goal for Fulham in the last minute.

The final score was 3-2 to Fulham. After the match, Mitrovic said he was flattered by Toney copying his celebration, telling reporters: “I am probably his idol. “Arsenal marches onArsenal is top of the Premier League after three matches.

Getty/Alex DavidsonArsenal lost its first three Premier League matches last season. This term, it’s done the complete opposite. Following wins over Crystal Palace and Leicester on Saturday, Mikel Arteta’s men made it three on the bounce with an impressive 3-0 victory over newly promoted Bournemouth.

 Captain Martin Ødegaard scored twice in the opening 11 minutes to put Arsenal in control before defender William Saliba scored a stunner after the break to round off the score. The victory means Arsenal is top of the Premier League table and remains the only team in the division which hasn’t dropped any points. “It’s crazy how our mentality has changed from the end of last season,” Gunners keeper Aaron Ramsdale told Sky Sports after the match.

“We’re more ruthless. We saw how close we came last season. It took a few weeks to get over.

It hurt more because it was the others down the road. “Arteta said: “Winning makes life completely different. The atmosphere is good.

The unity is incredible. “In life, difficult experiences make you stronger and make you learn more than good moments. That moment was painful and we don’t want to go through that again.

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