In the third round of the Premier League, three major teams—Chelsea, Tottenham, and Manchester United—unexpectedly dropped points. Chelsea faced Crystal Palace at home and managed only a draw. In the 25th minute, Jackson opened the scoring for Chelsea, but Eze’s stunning goal in the 53rd minute brought the teams back level. Jackson had several chances to seal the win in the final moments, but he squandered them, and Chelsea had to settle for a draw, ending their 13-match winning streak against Crystal Palace. Chelsea's start to the new season has been disappointing, with just one win, one draw, and one loss in their three league matches.
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Tottenham, on the other hand, faltered on the road, losing 1-2 to Newcastle United. Newcastle broke through in the 37th minute with Harvey Barnes opening the scoring. Spurs equalized in the second half with a fortunate own goal. However, in the 78th minute, Newcastle's quick counterattack pierced Tottenham’s defense. Murphy's pass found Isak, who easily slotted the ball into an empty net. Despite 20 attempts on goal, Tottenham managed only one goal, showcasing their poor finishing. Son Heung-min struggled to make an impact, recording just one shot, which wasn't even on target.
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Manchester United had the worst night, suffering a humiliating defeat at home against Liverpool. Díaz scored a header in the 35th minute, followed by Salah assisting Díaz for a low shot goal in the 42nd minute, capitalizing on Casemiro’s error. In the second half, Liverpool’s quick counterattack once again breached United's defense, with Salah curling a shot into the far corner to seal the match. The final score was 0-3, a devastating loss for United. With only eight shots and a fragile defense, Ten Hag’s side extended their run of disappointing results. United has now lost two consecutive matches, leaving them in 14th place.
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Premier League Standings:
- Manchester City tops the table with 9 points from three wins.
- Liverpool, also with three wins, is in second place due to a lower goal difference.
- Brighton, Arsenal, and Newcastle United each have 7 points, occupying third to fifth positions.
- Brentford and Aston Villa have 6 points, ranking sixth and seventh.
- Tottenham and Chelsea both have 4 points, placing them 10th and 11th, respectively.
- Manchester United, with only 3 points, is in 14th place, the lowest among the traditional "big six" teams.
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