Match Review

The 2025–26 Premier League season kicked off with plenty of excitement and goals. Liverpool began their title defense with a 4–2 victory over Bournemouth, while champions Manchester City stamped authority with a commanding 4–0 away win at Wolves, featuring a brace from Haaland and impressive debuts from Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki. Tottenham also impressed, beating Burnley 3–0 with Richarlison and Kudus shining, and newly promoted Sunderland stunned West Ham 3–0 in a dream return to the top flight.

Elsewhere, Aston Villa and Newcastle played out a cautious 0–0 draw, while Brighton and Fulham shared points in a 1–1 clash. Nottingham Forest earned a 3–1 victory over Brentford, highlighted by a debut goal for Dan Ndoye and a Chris Wood brace. Chelsea were held to a frustrating 0–0 by Crystal Palace, with Eze’s thunderous free-kick disallowed by VAR. Despite controlling possession, Manchester United fell 1–0 at home to Arsenal, as Riccardo Calafiori capitalized on a goalkeeping error to give the Gunners a vital away win.

The opening weekend set the tone for a fascinating campaign. Sunderland’s confident return suggested they may be more than relegation fodder, while Tottenham’s attacking flair under new management offers fans renewed optimism. Arsenal showed resilience with a narrow win at Old Trafford, and City demonstrated they remain the team to beat. With big clubs showing mixed fortunes and promoted sides making noise early, the 2025–26 Premier League is already shaping up to be another thrilling season.