Haaland hailstorm hits EPL, Gunners continue perfect record
Summary
Erling Haaland scored a first-half hat trick in Manchester City’s 6-0 win over Nottingham Forest, while Arsenal kept its perfect start alive with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa. Liverpool also edged Newcastle 2-1 with a stoppage-time goal from Fábio Carvalho as the Premier League title race tightened.
Key Points
- Erling Haaland scored nine goals in five games as Manchester City crushed Nottingham Forest 6-0, extending his record-breaking start to the Premier League.
- Arsenal stayed top by beating Aston Villa 2-1 for a fifth straight league win, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring the decisive goal.
- Liverpool defeated Newcastle 2-1 thanks to a stoppage-time strike from Fábio Carvalho after Alexander Isak scored on his debut.
- Tottenham remained unbeaten in a 1-1 draw with West Ham, while Bournemouth drew 0-0 with Wolverhampton after sacking Scott Parker.