Blues have Mendy to thank for going top
Edouard Mendy’s stunning string of saves ensured Chelsea climbed back to the top of the Premier League, with Ben Chilwell’s strike sealing a nervy 1-0 win at luckless Brentford.
England full-back Chilwell’s second league goal in as many games pushed Chelsea back ahead of Liverpool in the standings. But Senegal stopper Mendy’s inspired showing secured the points.
Leicester City brought Manchester United’s record away run to a crashing end as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men collapsed during a chaotic end to a thrilling clash.
The hosts won 4-2, with Jamie Vardy and substitute Patson Daka scoring late to condemn United to a first away league defeat since January, 2020.
The Foxes cancelled out Mason Greenwood’s stunner with a similarly-impressive effort through Youri Tielemans.
David De Gea had to produce some key saves in the second half, before Caglar Soyuncu turned in what looked to be a late winner.
But there was still plenty of drama. Substitute
Marcus Rashford levelled for United, only for Leicester to score straight from the restart through Vardy.
Daka turned home from a corner in stoppage-time to add gloss to the scoreline.
Roberto Firmino struck a hat-trick and Mohamed Salah scored for the eighth consecutive game as Liverpool delivered a masterclass in the 5-0 demolition of Watford on Claudio Ranieri’s Premier League return.
Sadio Mane opening the scoring with his 100th Premier League goal.
Then Firmino doubled Liverpool’s lead just before half-time with a tap-in before adding his second from close range seven minutes after the break.
Salah provided Liverpool’s fourth with another moment of individual brilliance and curling the ball into the far corner, before Firmino completed his treble in added time.
Wolves claimed an astonishing derby win at Aston Villa after three goals in the final 10 minutes capped a stunning comeback.
Ruben Neves’ deflected free-kick snatched a 3-2 victory in added time to settle a remarkable game.
Romain Saiss and Conor Coady levelled for Bruno Lage’s side after Danny Ings and John Mcginn had put Villa in control.
But the hosts imploded after Saiss pulled a goal back with 10 minutes left and could not cope as Wolves earned their fourth win in five games.
Armando Broja struck his maiden Premier League goal as Southampton picked up an overdue first win of the season by deservedly beating Leeds United 1-0 at St Mary’s.
Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne were on target as champions Manchester City claimed a battling 2-0 win over Burnley at the Etihad.
City were not at their fluid best and made some uncharacteristic errors but the Clarets, despite a committed effort, were not capable of punishing them.
It finished goalless at Carrow Road between bottom-of-the-table Norwich City and Brighton.