Aston Villa ended Manchester City’s perfect start to the Premier League season with a 2-1 victory on Saturday, while Tottenham Hotspur celebrated a rare win at Chelsea and Arsenal strengthened their position near the top with a 2-0 victory over Everton.
Aston Villa defeated Manchester City 2-1 at Villa Park, ending the visitors’ perfect league start. Nicolas Jackson scored twice for Villa, capitalising on defensive errors, while Erling Haaland briefly brought City level with a header after half-time. The result lifted Villa to sixth place and left City facing their first league defeat of the season.
Arsenal took advantage by beating Everton 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium, with Ezri Konsa opening the scoring before Gabriel secured the win in the second half.
Tottenham also claimed a significant victory, beating Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to record only their second league win there in 36 years. Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders put through his own net before Mathys Tel added a late second, while Cole Palmer was sent off after receiving two yellow cards.
Fulham completed the day’s Premier League programme with a 1-0 away win over Coventry City, courtesy of Oscar Bobb’s late goal.