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sport">City came on 13 points, as many as Liverpool, Chelsea and Man United. Liverpool will play against Brentford later on Saturday. After the defeats of Man United and Chelsea, the ‘Reds’ are the only team in the Premier League still unbeaten this season.
sport">The clash between Chelsea and Manchester City was a repeat of the Champions League final four months ago. Thomas Tuchel’s team won the prestigious prize with a goal from Kai Havertz.
Manchester United’s first defeat
sport">Manchester United suffered their first Premier League defeat of the season. The team of coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer lost at its own Old Trafford against Aston Villa: 0-1. Kortney Hause headed in the only goal from a corner just before time.
sport">The 26-year-old defender of Aston Villa then conceded a penalty after the ball from a header by Edinson Cavani landed on his arm. Bruno Fernandes, however, shot high over from 11 meters.
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Virgil van Dijk climbed into the lead with Liverpool.
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Liverpool
sport">Liverpool have taken the lead in the Premier League on their own, but that happy fact couldn’t be celebrated with a win. The team of coach Jürgen Klopp struggled to draw in a goal-rich match against newcomer Brentford (3-3). Standing by the defeats of competitors Chelsea (0-1 against Manchester City) and Manchester United (0-1 against Aston Villa) The Reds nevertheless now 1 point clear of the pursuers. Defender Virgil van Dijk played the entire match in London.
sport">Brentford took the lead in the 27th minute from a rehearsed free kick, which was completed from close range by Ethan Pinnock (1-0). The strong Diogo Jota took care of the equalizer (1-1) after half an hour.
sport">After the break, Liverpool took the lead thanks to Mohamed Salah, who scored from close range (1-2). Vitaly Janelt then restored the balance (2-2), but Curtis Jones put the visitors in the lead again with a deflected shot (2-3). Yoane Wissa still secured 1 point for the combative home team with a subtle foot movement: 3-3.
sport">Liverpool are the only club to remain unbeaten in the Premier League after six rounds. Brentford secured a return to the highest English football level at the end of last season after a 74-year absence. With 9 points from six games, the team of Danish coach Thomas Frank has started the Premier League well.
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Goalkeeper Krul loses again with Norwich City in the Premier League
sport">Norwich City is still waiting for the first point in the Premier League. The sixth league game was also lost. The Everton match ended 2-0. On behalf of the home team, Andros Townsend (penalty kick) and Abdoulaye Doucouré passed goalkeeper Tim Krul.
sport">Everton lost big at Aston Villa (3-0) last weekend and was knocked out of the League Cup last Tuesday by Queens Park Rangers on penalties. Thanks to the fourth league win, the club of technical director Marcel Brands came to 13 points, as many as Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool. The last club will start the away game against Brentford at 6.30 pm and can only take the lead.
sport">Leeds United lost at home to West Ham United (1-2). Crysencio Summerville came in for the home team in extra time, shortly after Michail Antonio had put the visitors at 1-2. The Rotterdam striker could not prevent a defeat for Leeds.
sport">Leicester City drew at home against Burnley: 2-2. Jamie Vardy played a striking role at the home club. He first scored in his own goal, but then was accurate twice on the other side. Erik Pieters stayed on the bench at Burnley.
sport">The game between Watford and Newcastle United also did not yield a winner: 1-1.
sport">View here the standings, results and the program in de Premier League.
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