š„ Matchday 2 of the 2025/26 Premier League (Aug 22-25, 2025) was electric! 10 matches, 28 goals, epic comebacks, and surprises everywhere. From Chelsea’s demolition to Liverpool’s late drama and Spurs’ upset over Cityārelive every moment! Full recap below with all fixtures, scores, and key highlights. ā½ļø Subscribe for weekly breakdowns! š
All Matches & Key Moments:
– West Ham 1-5 Chelsea (Aug 22, Friday Night): Chelsea ran riot at London Stadium, heaping pressure on Graham Potter. West Ham led early (6th min counter), but Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo (goalkeeper blunder), and Trevoh Chalobah fired back in the first half. Two more sealed itāPalmer-less Blues look unstoppable! š±
– Man City 0-2 Tottenham (Aug 23): Spurs stunned the champions at the Etihad! Richarlison’s brace (volley screamer included) and Thomas Frank’s tactics shone, with Joao Palhinha bossing midfield. City’s response fell flatāa massive early blow! š„
– AFC Bournemouth 1-0 Wolves (Aug 23): Bournemouth edged a tight one at Vitality Stadium. A second-half strike from their new signing gave the Cherries their first win, frustrating Wolves’ attack. Solid start for Andoni Iraola! š
– Brentford 1-0 Aston Villa (Aug 23): Brentford’s home form continued with a gritty victory. Yoane Wissa’s goal proved decisive against Villa’s flairāUnai Emery’s side needs to regroup after Matchday 1 draw. š
– Burnley 2-0 Sunderland (Aug 23): Promoted Burnley impressed with a clean-sheet win. Quick goals from Scott Parker-era remnants silenced the visitorsāSunderland’s defense leaked early on. š„
– Arsenal 5-0 Leeds (Aug 23): Gunners demolished newly promoted Leeds at Emirates! A Bukayo Saka masterclass and ruthless finishing showcased Arsenal’s title push. Leeds were overwhelmed on their return to the top flight. šÆ
– Crystal Palace 1-1 Nottingham Forest (Aug 24): A battling draw at Selhurst Park. Palace’s Eberechi Eze equalized late after Forest’s openerāOliver Glasner’s side shows promise, Forest grinds out a point. āļø
– Everton 2-0 Brighton (Aug 24): Everton bounced back with a strong home win! Jack Grealish (debut goal) and a Seamus Coleman header stunned BrightonāToffees’ new era under fresh management looks bright. šŖ
– Fulham 1-1 Man United (Aug 24): Tense draw at Craven Cottage. United led but Fulham’s late equalizer via a set-piece exposed defensive frailtiesāErik ten Hag frustrated after dropped points. š¤
– Newcastle 2-3 Liverpool (Aug 25, Monday): Thriller at St. James’ Park! Newcastle up 2-1 (Bruno Guimaraes header, Anthony Gordon) but Gordon’s red card shifted it. Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz leveled, then 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha’s 89th-min debut winner for Slot’s Reds! Epic! š
Top Performers Across All Matches
– Richarlison (Spurs): Brace in the City upset.
– Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea): Key assists in the rout.
– Rio Ngumoha (Liverpool): Clutch debut goal.
– Bukayo Saka (Arsenal): Hat-trick hero in 5-0 thrashing.
– Eberechi Eze (Palace): Equalizer in draw.
Big Storylines
– Chelsea & Liverpool on 6 points, leading the pack.
– Spurs shock City; Arsenal dominate Leeds.
– Promoted sides mixed: Burnley wins, Sunderland & Leeds struggle. West Ham bottom after heavy lossāPotter under fire.
– Total goals: 28! Young talents and tactics define the early season.
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