Manchester City stormed to the top of the English Premier League table on Saturday with a dominant victory over Wolves.
The 2023/24 league winners routed Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-0 at Molineux, with Erling Haaland and Tijjani Reijnders both scoring twice to secure the win. The victory placed City at the top of the table on goal difference, sending a clear message to their title rivals.
Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 Burnley
Tottenham Hotspur also began their season in style, delivering a 3-0 home victory against newly-promoted Burnley.
Richarlison scored twice, including a spectacular bicycle kick, and Brennan Johnson added the third to secure the win.The victory provided a strong start for the London club and showcased their offensive capabilities.
Sunderland 3-0 West Ham United
In a major upset, newly-promoted Sunderland marked their return to the top flight by convincingly defeating West Ham United 3-0.
All three goals came in the second half, with Eliezer Mayenda, Dan Ballard, and Wilson Isidor finding the back of the net. The result was a stunning opening-day win for the Black Cats, who climbed to second place in the table and signaled their intent for the season.
Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 Fulham
And in a closely contested match, Brighton and Hove Albion settled for a 1-1 draw against Fulham at the American Express Stadium.
João Pedro opened the scoring for the home side with a first-half penalty, but Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz netted the equalizer after the break. The teams split the points in a balanced encounter, with both sides showing glimpses of attacking promise.
Aston Villa 0-0 Newcastle United
The action at Villa Park ended in a goalless draw as Aston Villa and Newcastle United battled to a 0-0 stalemate. The match's pivotal moment came in the second half when Villa defender Ezri Konsa was shown a straight red card for a professional foul on Newcastle's Anthony Gordon, denying a clear goalscoring opportunity.
Despite a total of 25 shots between the two sides, neither team could find the decisive breakthrough. Both teams struggled to break through and create definitive scoring opportunities, sharing a point each to begin their respective seasons.
