In a fierce battle at Anfield, Manchester United thwarted Liverpool’s bid for a perfect home record, securing a 0-0 draw. Despite Liverpool’s dominance with nearly 70 percent possession and 34 shots compared to United’s six, Jurgen Klopp’s men could not breach their resilient opponents. The draw leaves Liverpool second in the Premier League table, one point behind Arsenal, who secured a 2-0 victory against Brighton earlier in the day.
United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, celebrated a moral victory after last season’s 7-0 defeat at Anfield, with the team missing suspended captain Bruno Fernandes and benching Marcus Rashford. Goalkeeper Andre Onana made crucial saves, including blocking a close-range header from Virgil van Dijk. Liverpool’s frustration was evident, with Van Dijk acknowledging their superiority in all aspects but lamenting the lack of a breakthrough.
In another key match, Arsenal, under Mikel Arteta, dominated against Brighton at the Emirates. Although wasting numerous chances, they eventually found the net in the 53rd minute when Gabriel Jesus capitalized on a defensive error. Kai Havertz secured the victory with a late goal, earning praise from Arteta for an “incredible performance” against a strong opponent.
In London, Unai Emery’s Aston Villa faced Brentford and fell behind to a Keane Lewis-Potter goal. However, Ben Mee’s red card shifted the momentum, and Villa equalized through Alex Moreno before Ollie Watkins secured a 2-1 victory against his former club.
Elsewhere, West Ham triumphed 3-0 against Wolves, with Mohammed Kudus scoring twice and Lucas Paqueta providing all three assists. The weekend’s Premier League action was overshadowed by a shocking incident at Bournemouth, where Luton captain Tom Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest, leading to the abandonment of Saturday’s game. Lockyer is reported to be in stable condition, undergoing tests and scans.
On Saturday, Manchester City drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace, relinquishing a 2-0 lead before heading to Saudi Arabia to participate in the Club World Cup. The Premier League faces a highly competitive season, with the top teams jostling for position as they aim to secure the title in the upcoming matches.