Premier League 2024-25: Chelsea Victory , Liverpool, Spurs, and Aston Villa Shine in Action-Packed Weekend
The Premier League delivered an enthralling Saturday packed with drama, goals, and standout performances. Eight fixtures were scheduled across the day, and they did not disappoint. Chelsea’s dominant display in the London derby, Liverpool’s demolition of Bournemouth, and Tottenham’s spirited comeback against Brentford were among the day’s key talking points. Here’s a full breakdown of all the key matches.
Chelsea Cruise Past West Ham in the London Derby
Chelsea vs West Ham: Blues continued their early-season momentum with a resounding 3-0 victory over West Ham in the London derby. The Hammers struggled from the outset, and Chelsea wasted no time in asserting their dominance.
Nicolas Jackson opened the scoring for Chelsea within just four minutes, capitalizing on a lapse in concentration from West Ham’s defense. A clever quick free-kick caught the Hammers off-guard, and Jackson slotted the ball expertly through the legs of West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola.
Cole Palmer almost doubled the lead before Jackson completed his brace, latching onto a superb through ball from Moisés Caicedo and finishing with a stylish outside-the-boot shot into the corner of the net.
West Ham had a brief glimmer of hope when they appealed for a penalty, but the VAR ruled Wesley Fofana’s tug on Crysencio Summerville was not worthy of a spot-kick. Adding to the Hammers’ woes, Mohammed Kudus had a goal disallowed for offside.
Chelsea came out flying in the second half, and it took them just a few minutes to extend their lead. This time, Jackson turned provider, slipping a pass to Cole Palmer, who fired the ball in off the post to make it 3-0. West Ham’s poor start to the season was further compounded by this result, as they have now lost all three of their opening matches for the first time in Premier League history.
Newcastle Suffers First Defeat of Premier League 2024-25 Season Against Fulham
Fulham vs Newcastle United: Newcastle faced a tough outing at Craven Cottage, where defensive lapses saw them fall to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Fulham. The Magpies found themselves on the back foot early when Raúl Jiménez opened the scoring for Fulham after being set up by Adama Traoré.
Moments later, Emile Smith Rowe came close to doubling Fulham’s lead but hit the woodwork. His persistence soon paid off, as he netted Fulham’s second with a stabbed finish that goalkeeper Nick Pope could only get a hand to but couldn’t stop.
Newcastle’s sluggish first half prompted a much-needed response after the break, and Harvey Barnes pulled a goal back just after the restart. Despite their efforts to find an equalizer, Newcastle’s defense crumbled in stoppage time when Bruno Guimarães’ misplaced pass handed Reiss Nelson the opportunity to score his first goal for Fulham, sealing the 3-1 win for the hosts.
This result will leave Newcastle rueing their costly defensive errors, as Fulham picked up a crucial three points.
Liverpool’s Attack Flourishes in Win Over Bournemouth
Liverpool vs Bournemouth: Reds bounced back from an early scare to dispatch Bournemouth 3-0 at Anfield, thanks to a Luis Díaz masterclass. The visitors thought they had taken a surprise lead when Antoine Semenyo finished off a swift counterattack, but the goal was disallowed for offside.
Liverpool soon grew into the game and made the most of Bournemouth’s defensive vulnerabilities. Luis Díaz latched onto a long ball and slotted the ball past Bournemouth goalkeeper Kepa, capitalizing on his poor positioning. Díaz doubled Liverpool’s lead moments later after being slipped through by Trent Alexander-Arnold, with another cool finish to beat Kepa.
The Merseyside giants were in full control, and Darwin Núñez added a third before halftime with a brilliant curling effort to put the game beyond Bournemouth’s reach. The second half saw Liverpool debutant Federico Chiesa almost score a spectacular long-range effort, but Kepa produced a fine save to deny him.
Bournemouth nearly pulled one back late in the game, but Luis Sinisterra’s header struck the crossbar, with Caoimhin Kelleher reacting quickly to prevent an own goal from Trent Alexander-Arnold. Liverpool’s dominant performance secured them a valuable three points and kept their early-season momentum intact.
Spurs Come From Behind to Defeat Brentford
Tottenham Hotspur’s resilience was on full display as they came from behind to beat Brentford 3-1. Brentford got off to a flying start, with Bryan Mbeumo volleying the ball into the net after just 23 seconds, catching Spurs off-guard.
However, the Bees’ lead was short-lived. Record signing Dominic Solanke netted his first goal for Tottenham to bring them level, and the hosts began to control the game from that point on. Brennan Johnson, the hero of their midweek EFL Cup comeback, continued his fine form by putting Spurs ahead in the 28th minute.
Tottenham’s goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario survived a scare early in the second half when VAR overturned a potential handball outside the box. The game was eventually sealed when James Maddison finished off a swift counter-attack to make it 3-1, giving Spurs a crucial win and lifting the pressure off their shoulders.
Aston Villa Come From Behind to Beat Wolves in Midlands Derby
Aston Villa vs Wolves: Villa delivered a late comeback to win the Midlands derby against Wolves 3-1 at Villa Park. Wolves drew first blood with a powerful long-range effort from Matheus Cunha that clipped the post on its way in, putting the visitors ahead midway through the first half.
Villa struggled to break Wolves down but found their equalizer deep into the second half, with Ollie Watkins finding the net with a deflected shot from close range. Villa’s persistence paid off, and in the 88th minute, Ezri Konsa scored the winner, sending the home crowd into raptures.
To seal the victory, Jhon Durán added a third in stoppage time, capping off an exhilarating win for Villa and securing bragging rights in the derby.
Everton Squander Lead Again in Draw With Leicester
Everton managed to secure their first point of the season but were left frustrated after throwing away another lead in their 1-1 draw with Leicester. Iliman Ndiaye put Everton ahead after just 12 minutes with a low shot that beat the keeper at the near post.
A thunderstorm delayed the start of the second half, but the Foxes came out determined and found their equalizer through Stephy Mavididi, who hooked the ball in from a corner with 17 minutes left on the clock. The draw leaves Everton still searching for their first win of the season.
Looking Ahead
Saturday’s Premier League action showcased everything fans love about the competition—goals, comebacks, and drama. Chelsea’s clinical performance, Liverpool’s attacking prowess, Spurs’ resilience, and Aston Villa’s late heroics were the highlights of an action-packed day. However, it was a day to forget for Newcastle and Everton, who will be hoping to bounce back in their next outings.
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