Summary

  • Jota, Firmino & Salah earn Liverpool comfortable win at Norwich

  • Result: Chelsea 3-0 Palace - Alonso, Pulisic & Chalobah

  • Result: Watford 3-2 Aston Villa - Dennis, Sarr & Hernandez; McGinn & Ings reply

  • Result: Everton 3-1 Southampton - Richarlison, Doucoure & Calvert-Lewin after Armstrong debut goal

  • Result: Leicester 1-0 Wolves - Vardy

  • Result: Burnley 1-2 Brighton - Maupay & Mac Allister after Tarkowski opener

  • Result: Man Utd 5-1 Leeds Utd - Fernandes scores hat-trick & Pogba gets four assists

  1. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 14:15 British Summer Time 14 August 2021

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    Shwanchalabi: I think Fred works hard & his energy at mid is unappreciated by many! he moves the ball around fast, track balls, help defenders and presses on the opposite side. maybe he is not as strong as McTominay but he has other attributes better than him to balance team. This is why Ole plays him.

    Ian: A Bruno Fernandes HATRICK without any penalties or free kicks will upset many.

  2. CLOSE!published at 86 mins

    Man Utd 5-1 Leeds Utd

    A chance for a consolation...fluffed by Raphinha.

    The usually dependable Brazilian is played in on goal but side-foots a poor effort wide from 10 yards out.

    It brings Marcelo Bielsa off his bucket and flapping his arms around in frustration.

  3. Team news - Towsend & Armstrong make debutspublished at 14:12 British Summer Time 14 August 2021

    Everton v Southampton (15:00 BST)

    New Everton signings Andros Townsend and Demarai Gray both make their debuts as Richarlison, fresh from his Olympic gold, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin also start.

    There is no James Rodriguez, who is one of five players isolating, while Mason Holgate and Michael Keane start in the centre of defence. Ben Godfrey is not in the squad.

    Everton XI: Pickford, Coleman, Holgate, Keane, Digne, Gray, Allan, Doucoure, Townsend, Richarlison, Calvert-Lewin

    Everton XIImage source, .

    Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl hands Adam Armstrong his debut up front alongside Che Adams.

    Tino Livramento and Romain Perraud also make their first Saints appearances in the back four since joining from Chelsea and Brest respectively. Theo Walcott is back in red and white to face his former team.

    Southampton XI: McCarthy, Stephens, Livramento, Salisu, Perraud, Walcott, Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Djenepo, Armstrong, Adams.

    Southampton XIImage source, .
  4. Postpublished at 84 mins

    Man Utd 5-1 Leeds Utd

    Paul Pogba became the seventh player in Premier League history to assist four goals in a single game in the competition, after Dennis Bergkamp, José Antonio Reyes, Cesc Fàbregas, Emmanuel Adebayor, Santi Cazorla and Harry Kane.

    The Frenchman made just three assists in his 26 league games in total last season.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 14:11 British Summer Time 14 August 2021

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    Mac-King Thompson: Art is never out of fashion but imagine some artists bringing their work to a halt…that’s when we miss out on some beautiful arts. Paul Pogba is such a class!

    Samrat: You've gotta admit that without that Luke Ayling goal, United might have been satisfied with the 1-0 lead. That goal woke up a sleeping giant. Love the response. MOM Pogba for me.

  6. YELLOW CARDpublished at 83 mins

    Man Utd 5-1 Leeds Utd

    Manchester United full-back Luke Shaw takes the gloss off another excellent performance by getting booked for a trip on Raphinha.

    United coasting to victory here.

  7. Postpublished at 80 mins

    Man Utd 5-1 Leeds Utd

    Manchester United fans with the "waheeeey" as sub Helder Costa fires a drive high into the stand.

    10 to go, a job very well done for OIe Gunnar Solskjaer's side.

  8. Team news - Jimenez returnspublished at 14:07 British Summer Time 14 August 2021

    Leicester v Wolves (15:00 BST)

    Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers resists the temptation to include any of his summer signings, with Patson Daka and Boubakary Soumare both on the bench.

    Ayoze Perez starts, providing support to Jamie Vardy in attack, with Daniel Amartey also included as Caglar Soyuncu's centre-back partner. Luke Thomas starts at left-back.

    Leicester XI: Schmeichel, Ricardo Pereira, Amartey, Soyuncu, Thomas, Tielemans, Ndidi, Perez, Maddison, Barnes, Vardy.

    LeicesterImage source, BBC Sport

    New Wolves boss Bruno Lage's first competitive starting XI sees the return of striker Raul Jimenez, starting his first game since fracturing his skull at Arsenal last November.

    There is also a debut for goalkeeper Jose Sa and winger Francisco Trincao.

    There is a healthy presence of young players on the bench, including 19-year-old midfielder Luke Cundle, 18-year-old defender Christian Marques and 18-year-old midfielder Chem Campbell.

    Wolves XI: Jose Sa, Saiss, Coady, Kilman, Hoever, Neves, Joao Moutinho, Marcal, Traore, Jimenez, Trincao.

    WolvesImage source, BBC Sport
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    RegularJon: Five goals… without Sancho, Martial, Cavani and Rashford!

    Stephen Logan: The culture and intent of exciting attacking football returning to Man Utd it’s great to see, this is the United way. On the front foot. Wave after wave of Attack, Attack, Attack!

  10. ouch!

    Postpublished at 78 mins

    Man Utd 5-1 Leeds Utd

    A bit of a painful one for hat-trick hero Bruno Fernandes, who has his foot trodden on inadvertently by former Sporting Lisbon team-mate Raphinha.

  11. Team news - Mwepu makes Brighton debutpublished at 14:05 British Summer Time 14 August 2021

    Burnley v Brighton (15:00 BST)

    It's a familiar looking Burnley line-up as the Clarets welcome back a capacity crowd to Turf Moor for the first time since March 2020.

    Nick Pope returns to action in goal following his summer knee surgery, while new signing Nathan Collins starts on the bench.

    Burnley XI: Pope, Lowton, Tarkowski, Mee, Taylor, Cork, Gudmundsson, Wood, McNeil, Westwood, Rodriguez

    Burnley XIImage source, .

    Brighton manager Graham Potter hands a debut to Zambia midfielder Enock Mwepu, who arrived from Red Bull Salzburg in July.

    The 23-year-old, who scored 11 goals in 81 league appearances in Austria, will partner Yves Bissouma in the centre.

    Brighton XI: Sanchez, Webster, Dunk, Duffy, Alzate, Bissouma, Mwepu, March, Maupay, Trossard, Gross

    Brighton XIImage source, .
  12. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 76 mins

    Man Utd 5-1 Leeds Utd

    Another Leeds change.

    Patrick Bamford, who had just 14 touches, is hooked and on comes Tyler Roberts with 14 minute to go.

  13. Team news - Buendia and Ings start for Villapublished at 14:04 British Summer Time 14 August 2021

    Watford v Aston Villa (15:00 BST)

    Watford boss Xisco Munoz hands debuts to new signings Emmanuel Dennis, Peter Etebo and Juraj Kucka, whilst Tom Cleverley captains the side.

    Troy Deeney, Imran Louza and Danny Rose all start on the bench.

    Watford XI: Bachmann, Etebo, Ekong, Cleverley, Masina, Sema, Cathcart, Sarr, Dennis, Kabasele, Kucka

    wATFORD xiImage source, ,

    As Aston Villa begin life without Jack Grealish, manager Dean Smith starts new recruits Emi Buendi, Danny Ings and Ashley Young, with Leon Bailey and Axel Tuanzebe on the bench.

    Forward Ollie Watkins misses out with a bruised knee.

    Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Cash, Targett, Konsa, Ngoyo, Mings, McGinn, Buendia, Young, Nakamba, Ings, El Ghazi

    villa xiImage source, .
  14. 'Bielsa's lost the tactical battle'published at 14:03 British Summer Time 14 August 2021

    Man Utd 5-1 Leeds Utd

    Pat Nevin
    Former Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    In the second half Manchester United have switched to a diamond (formation) and it's confused the life out of Leeds United.

    The two strikers have gone very wide and that's created this massive gap for Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes to drop into those areas. It's really intelligent play.

    People talk about Marcelo Bielsa being one of the top technical managers around. He has lost the battle tactically today.

  15. Team news - Chalobah & Guehi startpublished at 14:02 British Summer Time 14 August 2021

    Chelsea v Crystal Palace (15:00 BST)

    Chelsea centre-back Trevoh Chalobah makes his Premier League debut after impressing in the Uefa Super Cup against Villarreal.

    N'Golo Kante and Hakim Ziyech are both out after being injured in that game - as the Blues make five changes. Kai Havertz is among the subs.

    Romelu Lukaku was not available today because he is quarantining after his move from Inter Milan.

    Chelsea XI: Mendy, Rudiger, Christensen, Chalobah, Azpilicueta, Alonso, Jorginho, Kovacic, Mount, Pulisic, Werner.

    ChelseaImage source, .

    Only one of Crystal Palace's summer signings starts - £18m defender Marc Guehi - against the club he was signed from.

    Joachim Andersen is on the bench.

    New midfielder Michael Olise is out with a lower back problem and Conor Gallagher is ineligible to face his parent club.

    Crystal Palace: Guaita, Ward, Mitchell, Guehi, Kouyate, McArthur, Riedewald, Schlupp, Ayew, Zaha, Mateta.

    PalaceImage source, .
  16. SUBSTITUTIONSpublished at 75 mins

    Man Utd 5-1 Leeds Utd

    Here he comes.

    A raucous ovation for £73m debutant Jadon Sancho, who replaces Daniel James. It's the former Borussia Dortmund player's first Premier League appearance of any kind.

    The shaven-headed Anthony Martial is on for four-assist man Paul Pogba.

  17. CLOSE!published at 74 mins

    Man Utd 5-1 Leeds Utd

    Almost six but Mason Greenwood fires wide from the angle.

  18. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 14:01 British Summer Time 14 August 2021

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    Robert Enright: Is this the same Leeds that everyone was fawning over last year??

    Robin Smit: Leeds must be struggling if Fred scores against them.

    Ashwin R: If even Fred is scoring, this is the announcement that Man Utd going to be champions this season.

    Noodles: Greenwood has done it all today. He's played on the shoulder, held the ball up, come deep, had shots and he's had no problem doing the dirty work and setting up goals. Could be the forward United have been looking for all along.

  19. Team news - Ings & Jimenez start, no Lukakupublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 14 August 2021
    Breaking

    An hour to go until the five games kick-off at 3pm.

    There's no Romelu Lukaku for Chelsea but Trevoh Chalobah makes his Premier League debut.

    There are starts for Brighton new boy Enock Mwepu, Everton's Andros Townsend and Aston Villa's Danny Ings.

    Raul Jimenez also starts up front for Wolves, nine months after fracturing his skull.

    Full team news to follow.

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  20. Postpublished at 71 mins

    Man Utd 5-1 Leeds Utd

    Statement of title intent from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men?