Liverpool climbed to the top of the Premier League table with a dramatic stoppage-time penalty from Mohamed Salah in a 1–0 win at Burnley, as Manchester City crushed rivals Manchester United in the weekend’s standout fixture.
Jurgen Klopp’s side left it late at Turf Moor, Salah converting deep into stoppage time to maintain the Reds’ perfect start to the season and leapfrog early challengers.
The match looked destined for a goalless draw until deep into stoppage time, when a penalty was awarded for a handball inside the box. The win underlined Liverpool’s resilience in a campaign where margins at the top already look tight.
Manchester City 3 - 0 Manchester United
Across Manchester, City delivered a statement performance in the derby, easing past United 3–0. After a couple of disappointing results, City came out firing, with Phil Foden heading home the opener in the 18th minute.
The second half was all about Erling Haaland, who bagged a brace with clinical finishes in the 53rd and 68th minutes, solidifying his status as one of the league's most lethal strikers.y
The victory is a powerful statement of intent from Pep Guardiola's side, who now look to climb the table after an uncharacteristically slow start.
Arsenal 3 - 0 Nottingham Forest
Arsenal also impressed in north London on Saturday, sweeping aside Nottingham Forest 3–0 with Martin Zubimendi netting a brace and Viktor Gyokeres adding the third.
Chelsea, meanwhile, suffered late heartbreak as Brentford’s Fabio Carvalho struck in stoppage time to snatch a 2–2 draw, moments after Moises Caicedo thought he had won it for the Blues.
Elsewhere, Fulham finally claimed their first victory of the season courtesy of a late Leeds own goal in a 1–0 win, while Newcastle edged Wolves 1–0 thanks to a debut goal from Nick Woltemade.
The results leave Liverpool setting the early pace at the summit, with Arsenal in close pursuit, and pressure mounting on United after another humbling derby defeat.
