Overview
- Defending champions Liverpool beat Everton 2-1 at Anfield to preserve a perfect league start, with Ryan Gravenberch scoring and assisting and Hugo Ekitike netting the winner.
- Arne Slot left record signings Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak on the bench before introducing them after the hour, later saying the team "needed mentality today."
- Manchester United defeated Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford after Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was sent off in the fifth minute; Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring and Casemiro added a second.
- Casemiro was then dismissed for a second yellow before halftime, Trevoh Chalobah narrowed the deficit late, and United held on to ease immediate pressure on Ruben Amorim.
- Coverage highlighted Liverpool’s recent reliance on narrow finishes and ongoing right‑back selection debates to counter Jack Grealish, underscoring tactical trade‑offs despite positive results.