The Premier League is back. Who won the opening weekend?
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Hull City topped the performance-based Premier League table after a 2-0 win over Manchester United, with tactical mastery from coach Sergej Jakirovic and standout performances from Oli McBurnie and Regan Slater.
- Brentford impressed with a 3-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur, highlighted by their record signing Mamadou Sangare’s two assists and dynamic play under Keith Andrews.
- Brighton & Hove Albion dominated Aston Villa 4-0, capitalizing on Villa's own errors including an own goal and a red card, while new signings Luka Vuskovic and Jack Hinshelwood shone.
- Chelsea secured a 3-2 win over Fulham, powered by Cole Palmer’s outstanding performance alongside Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro, despite defensive lapses from both sides.
- Arsenal comfortably beat Coventry City 3-0 in a controlled performance, with new signing Christos Tzolis making a lively impact, while Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur struggled with heavy defeats.
