Looking at the table, the Blues remain leaders of the Premier League (19 points), with a lead over Liverpool (18), easy winners of Watford 5-0. After the first goal found by Mbeumo in the box, then the goal of Romelu Lukaku flagged offside in the same minute (22nd) and a shot over the clumsy Timo Werner (37th), Chelsea found the breakthrough at the very end of the first act on a shot from Ben Chilwell on the edge of the area (45th). The former Stade Rennais goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy, has once again put in a tremendous performance in the Chelsea goal. Against Brentford (1-0), Saturday, October 16, the Senegalese disgusted the opposing strikers, especially in the last twenty minutes of the game.
On the occasion of the 8th day of the Premier League this Saturday, Liverpool has outclassed Watford (5-0) for the first of the coach Claudio Ranieri on the bench of the Hornets. Perfectly launched by Mané (9th), the Reds have then unfolded with a hat-trick of Firmino (37th, 52nd, 90+1st) and also a goal of Salah (54th), on an assist of the Brazilian.
Mohamed Salah continues to impress with Liverpool after another masterful performance against Watford (5-0). It must be said that the Egyptian confirmed his good form with an XXL performance against the Hornets. Author of an assist for Sadio Mané for the opening goal, with a delicious outside foot, Salah then scored a new goal that quickly made the world go round, a few weeks after a wonderful achievement against Manchester City (2-2, October 3).
Leicester toppled Manchester United at home (4-2)
A spectacular match that kept all its promises! This Saturday, Leicester has knocked down at home Manchester United (4-2), in a clash of the 8th day of Premier League.
The Foxes were quickly behind after the opening goal of Greenwood (19th), but they managed to equalize thanks to Tielemans (31st). Before Söyüncü, opportunist at the end of a set piece, gave the advantage to the home team at the beginning of the last quarter of an hour (77th). The joy was short-lived for Leicester, as Rashford, who was making his comeback on the pitch, equalized with a surgical shot (82nd).
An opportunity to doubt for Brendan Rodgers’ team? Well no, the 2016 English champion showed resource, more than Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s in any case. And Leicester immediately took the lead through Vardy (83rd), before the young Daka sealed the suspense during the extra time (90th+1). In the standings, Leicester has moved up to 11th place. MU, 5th, realizes the bad operation of the weekend.
Man City assured against Burnley
Despite the turnover made by Josep Guardiola, Manchester City did not tremble against Burnley (2-0) this Saturday, during the 8th day of the Premier League. Without forcing, the Skyblues ensured the essential thanks to goals from Bernardo Silva (12th) and De Bruyne (70th). The opportunity to gain confidence before a Champions League match against Brugge on Tuesday. The Manchester United team is keeping pace with Liverpool, who won 5-0 against Watford earlier this afternoon, and is now one point behind the Reds in the standings.
