Monday, August 23, 2021

CHELSEA MOVE TO TOP, LIVERPOOL CLAIM SECOND WIN


Chelsea moved to the top of the Premier League table after defeating Arsenal 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium. Romelu Lukaku scored his first goal since returning to the club. The second loss of the season put Mikael Arteta in dire straits to keep his job as Arsenal manager.

Chelsea started strongly against the under performing home side. They dominated the match like playing on their own backyard. Lukaku took just fifteen minutes to mark his return with a fine goal from a Reece James' cross. Twenty minutes later, James smashed home the second for the Blues.

MURSYID ALHARAMAIN

Liverpool were on top of the table on Saturday night after the beat Burnley 2-0 at Anfield. Diogo Jota opened the scoring for the Reds in the 17th minute. Minutes later, Mohamed Salah goal was denied by the VAR for offside. Sadio Mane finally delivered the second goal in the 69th minute after a series of misfortunes.

Results
Liverpool 2 - Burnley 0
Aston Villa 2 - Newcastle 0
Crystal Palace 0 - Brentford 0
Leeds United 2 - Everton 2
Man City 5 - Norwich City 0
Brighton 2 - Watford 0
Southampton 1 - Man Utd 1
Wolves 0 - Tottenham 1
Arsenal 0 - Chelsea 2

Photo: Chelsea FC

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