Sunday’s Premier League action delivered a series of dramatic results, with defending champions Liverpool securing a monumental victory over rivals Arsenal, while Manchester City's early-season struggles deepened with a shock defeat.
In the day's biggest match at Anfield, Liverpool extended their perfect start to the season with a dramatic 1-0 win against Arsenal. The tense affair between the two title contenders looked set for a stalemate until a moment of individual brilliance in the 83rd minute.
Liverpool's Hungarian midfielder, Dominik Szoboszlai, stepped up to a free-kick just outside the box and unleashed a stunning strike that curled over the wall and nestled in the back of the net, giving Arsenal's goalkeeper a chance. The goal, a late piece of magic, secured all three points for the Reds, sending them to the top of the table and ending Arsenal's flawless start.
Manchester City's Troubles Mount in Brighton
Meanwhile, at the AMEX Stadium, Manchester City's unconvincing start to the season hit a new low with a stunning 2-1 defeat to Brighton. The loss is City's second of the season, marking a crisis for the reigning champions.
Despite Erling Haaland celebrating his 100th Premier League appearance with his third goal of the season, it was not enough to prevent the collapse. Brighton's James Milner equalized from the penalty spot in the second half, and 18-year-old Brajan Gruda sealed the win for the hosts in the 89th minute, completing a remarkable comeback. Pep Guardiola's side appeared to lose composure in the final minutes, resorting to long balls in a desperate attempt to salvage a point.
West Ham Finds Relief in Forest Rout
In the day's other significant fixture, West Ham finally secured their first league win of the season with a convincing 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest. Under mounting pressure, manager Graham Potter will be breathing a sigh of relief as his team delivered a much-needed performance.
After a goalless first half, West Ham came to life in the final moments of the game. Jarrod Bowen broke the deadlock in the 84th minute, followed by Lucas Paqueta's penalty in the 88th minute. Substitute Callum Wilson rounded off the scoring with a header in the 90th minute, ending a run of two consecutive defeats and a League Cup exit. The result piles pressure on Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo, as his side suffered its first league loss of the season.
Full Sunday Results:
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Liverpool 1 - 0 Arsenal
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Brighton 2 - 1 Manchester City
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Nottingham Forest 0 - 3 West Ham
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Aston Villa 0 - 1 Crystal Palace
