Premier League Results: Liverpool Stay Perfect, United Beat Chelsea, Spurs Draw, Fulham Finish Strong
A dramatic Saturday of Premier League football saw Liverpool continue their perfect start with a derby win, Manchester United overcome Chelsea, Spurs salvage a draw at Brighton, and Fulham close the day with a comeback victory over Brentford.
Liverpool 2–1 Everton: Derby Delight
Liverpool extended their flawless start to the season with a hard-fought win in the Merseyside Derby at Anfield. Ryan Gravenberch struck first before Hugo Ekitike doubled the lead. Everton’s Idrissa Gueye pulled one back late on, but Liverpool held out. The result keeps Jürgen Klopp’s side top of the table, sending an ominous message to title rivals.
Manchester United 2–1 Chelsea: Relief at Old Trafford
United secured a crucial win against Chelsea in a tense clash at Old Trafford. Chelsea’s goalkeeper Robert Sánchez was sent off early, allowing United to seize control with goals from Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro. Trevoh Chalobah’s strike gave Chelsea hope, but the visitors could not equalise. The win eases pressure on United’s manager, while Chelsea remain mired in inconsistency and disciplinary issues.
Brighton 2–2 Tottenham: Spurs Rescue Point
At the Amex, Brighton looked poised for victory until a late Tottenham equaliser made it 2–2. Despite an impressive showing from the Seagulls, Spurs snatched a draw through persistence in the final minutes. Brighton will feel they dropped two points, while Tottenham were relieved to avoid defeat.
Fulham 3–1 Brentford: West London Derby Sealed Late
In the final game of the day, Fulham came from behind to defeat Brentford 3–1 at Craven Cottage. Brentford led early through Mikkel Damsgaard, but Alex Iwobi equalised before Harry Wilson put the Cottagers ahead. An own goal from Ethan Pinnock sealed the win after the interval. Fulham’s victory lifts them firmly into the top half of the table and extends their derby dominance over Brentford to three straight wins.
What the Results Mean for the Table
- Liverpool remain unbeaten and top of the Premier League, looking like genuine title contenders.
- Manchester United climb back into European qualification contention with a morale-boosting win.
- Chelsea stay mid-table, with questions mounting over form and discipline.
- Tottenham drop points but remain within touching distance of the top four.
- Brighton continue to impress but slip further behind the leaders due to late lapses.
- Fulham move into the top half with their third consecutive derby victory, overtaking Brentford in the standings.
Looking Ahead
Tomorrow’s fixtures (BST): Sunderland vs Aston Villa at 14:00, AFC Bournemouth vs Newcastle United at 14:00, and Arsenal vs Manchester City at 16:30. The City–Arsenal clash at the Emirates could reshape the early title picture.
Next weekend’s fixtures could prove decisive. Liverpool will look to extend their perfect run, Manchester United aim to build momentum, Chelsea need an urgent response, and Fulham will be eager to continue their rise. Spurs and Brighton remain sides capable of challenging anyone, but consistency remains their biggest hurdle.
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By Fidelis News Staff — 20 September 2025
