EPL: Chelsea, Manchester United Start Season With A Bang
Chelsea and Manchester United have started the new Premier League season on a blistering note; registering big wins over Crystal Palace and Leeds United respectively on Saturday.
At Stamford Bridge, the Blues showed they have no hangover from their Super Cup celebration as they thrashed Crystal Palace 3-0 at Stamford Bridge.
Marcos Alonso and Christian Pulisic gave the Blues a two-goal lead in the first half before Trevoh Chalobah sealed victory with another goal just before the hour-mark.
At Old Trafford, three goals from Bruno Fernandes, four assists from Paul Pogba, and one goal each for Fred and Mason Greenwood ensured Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team started the season with a big win.
Elsewhere, Alex Iwobi enjoyed a 3-1 win with Everton against Southampton.
Iwobi who came on as a 70th-minute substitute for Andres Towsend provided the assist for Everton’s second goal as Rafa Benitez’s men battled from a goal down to claim the impressive win.
At the King Power Stadium, Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho were both in action as Leicester City secured a lone goal victory against Wolverhampton.
Vardy got the only goal the Foxes who last weekend beat Manchester City to win the Community Shield
Brighton secured the first away win of the season; beating Burnley 2-1 at Turf Moor.
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