Chelase Kicked off their champions league campaign with a goalless draw against Sevilla. It was a game of little chances but Sevilla were the closest to score as Mendy’s excellent save from Nemanja Gudelj’s header prevented the visitors from going in front.
In the other game of the group Rennes were held to a 1-1 draw at home by FK Krasnodar. This means all teams in the group have one point each.
Chelsea’s next game is against Krasnodar next Wednesday in Russia.
Manchester United on the other hand started their campaign on a winning note as they beat PSG at their home. Manchester United had taken the lead through a penalty in the 23rd minute but a Own goal by Martial level scores on 55minutes.
Rashford sealed the win for the visitors with a stunning strike 3 minutes from time.
In other matches,Barcelona hit Ferencvarosi 5-1 at home while Juventus defeated Dynamo Kyiv 2-0 away.
Everton retained top position with 13 points after their 2-2 draw with Liverpool. Everton beginning to look like title contenders?
Aston Villa defied all odds to beat Leicester city away. They have won all their four matches played so far. They have a game in hand against Everton meaning if they beat Leeds on Friday they go top of the Premier League!
Premier league champions Liverpool are 3rd on the Table after 5 matches with 10 points and 1 loss so far.
Arsenal are 5th on the table after their 1-0 loss to Man. City; a weakened Man. City side in my opinion.
Wolves are doing well. After their away win over Leeds last night they move to 6th on the table.
Jose Mourinho Tottenham went from sublime to ridiculous to play an unwanted 3-3 draw against west Ham. They occupy 7th on the table.
Chelsea surrendered a 2-0 goal lead against Southampton. They have defensive problems and it is costing them already. Dow to 8th position.
Manchester City and United are just waking up to realities in this premier league season. Both teams are currently outside the top 10 on the table.
Both Sheffield United and Fulham earned their first points of the season as they both settled for a 1-1 draw. Fulham took the lead at 77 minutes as Ademola Lookman dribbled past 2 players and slotted home. But Billy Sharh ensured the points were shared as he converted a penalty in the 85ft minute after Robinson was fouled inside the Fulham box.
Crystal Palace Vs Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1
Crystal Victory Party was cut short as Brighton equalized on 90 minutes to earn a well deserved draw.
Wilfried Zaha scored a penalty in the 19th minute after Batshuayi was fouled in the box by Lamptey.
After their goal Crystal Palace went into defensive mode and at some point were hanging on for victory.
Brighton continued to press hard and were rewarded in the 90th minute as Mac Allister scored from a nice layoff by Connolly.
Palace are now 12th position on the table while Brighton are 16th.
Tottenham Vs West Ham. 3-3
In a dramatic game, West Ham came from 3 goals down to level up within the last 12 minutes of the match. Tottenham thought they had the game done and dusted after they were 3 goals up with goals from Son (1st min.) and (8th & 16th min.)Kane.
But WestHam’s fight back began with an head in goal by Balbuena in the 82nd minute followed by D. Sanchez own goal in the 85minute.
Tottenham couldn’t hold on as Lanzini struck home in injury time to snatch a dramatic draw.
Leicester Vs Aston Villa 0-1
Aston Villa showed that their 7-2 victory over Liverpool was no fluke as they downed Leicester 0-1. The game looked set to be a goalless draw, but Barkley’s injury time strike ensured Aston Villa’s 100% start to the season.
Aston Villa are second on the table one point behind Evonton with a game in hand.
Everton came from behind twice to remain unbeaten in the premier league in a thrilling encounter at Goodison Park.With just 3 minutes into the game Liverpool scored through Sadio Mane.
But things didn’t go as planned for Liverpool ; Virgil Van Dijk came off injured after a foul on him by the Everton goalkeeper in an offside decision. Everton then equalized from a corner when Michael Keane Headed home.
With 18 minutes left, Salah volleyed in to make it 1-2, but Everton equalized with 9 minutes left. Everton remain top of the Table with 13 points while Liverpool are second.
Chelsea Vs Southampton (3-3)
Southampton were heading for defeat but Jannik Vestergaard header claimed an injury time equalizer as Chelsea were held at Stamford Bridge. Again, Chelsea had themselves to blame for poor defending.
Chelsea were in control for most of the first half with 2 excellent Timo Werner goals. When it looked like Chelsea would finish the first half 2-0, Southampton struck back as Danny Ings rounded Kepa Arrizabalaga to finish.
12 minutes into the second half,Che Adams capitalized on a poor Chelsea Defending to make it 2-2. Two minutes later Chelsea made it 3-2 through Havertz’s goal after a fantastic attacking display.
Chelsea were heading for a 3-2 win but were pegged back with the visitors injury time equalizer.
Manchester City Vs Arsenal (1-0)
Manchester City were victorious as they piped Arsenal 1-0. Raheem Sterling got the 3 points for them as he finished off a rebound from Phil Foden’s saved shot in the 23rd minute.
Arsenal had their chances to level but were denied by excellent saves and bad luck. Manchester city moved up to 10th in the table, 2 points behind Arsenal.
Newcastle Vs Manchester United (1-4)
Manchester United left it late, but eventually defeated Newcastle by four goals to one. It took just 2 minutes for Newcastle to open up the scoring as a goal bound shot deflected from Shaw into the net.
Maguire equalized at 23 minutes after much pressure. Manchester United continued to search for the winner and it came in the 86th minute by a superb goal from Bruno Fernandes.
Newcastle now discouraged left their defense wide open for Manchester United to score 2 more goals in injury time.
English premier league fixtures resume this weekend.
On Saturday at 12:30pm, Liverpool will try to end the unbeaten run of Everton. Recall that Liverpool’s good defensive record suffered a hitch in their 7-2 loss to Aston Villa last time out. It will be interesting to see how Liverpool perform against Everton.
Manchester City are still without key players and will have a difficult time as they take on Arsenal in a mouth watering fixture.
Manchester United will face Newcastle United.while Manchester United have no problem scoring goals, they will need to tighten up their defence.
Aston Villa’s will take on Leicester City. They will be going into this match on the back of an incredible win against Liverpool.
Chelsea will want all 3 points when they take on Southampton at Stamford Bridge. Southampton have won their last 2 matches and they will take their chances against chelsea. Full match fixtures below.
Sheffield United play Fulham. Both teams have so far lost their opening 4 matches. This is an opportunity for them to earn their first points.
Brighton will face Crystal Palace away in what will be a tightly contested affair.
Tunisia has forced Nigeria to a 1-1 draw in Nigeria second friendly match. The Nigerians gave hope for a win when Iheanacho scored from a wonderful strike in the 21st minute only for Tunisia to equalize at the stroke of half time to make it 1-1 final score. Meanwhile , Algeria, Nigeria’s conquerors played a 2-2 draw with mexico.
