Many managers find it hard to get off to a good start after getting a new job, but Paul Clement is definitely not finding it hard to adapt to a new job as his Swansea team defeated Southampton to secure back to back wins on Tuesday.
Liverpool needed a win against Chelsea, but David Luiz’s free kick denied Liverpool the victory. The goal was a controversial one as Mignolet wasn’t actually focusing on the ball when Luiz struck it; he was telling his defence what to do. However, Mignolet said in an interview that he didn’t hear the whistle, but we’ll never know the truth about that incident. Liverpool equalised through a close range header from Georginio Wijnaldum. Liverpool now sit 4th in the table, which is disappointing as they started the season so well.
Manchester City played extremely well at the London Stadium against West Ham with Gabriel Jesus impressing on his first start in the Premier League setting Kevin De Bruyne up for his goal then scoring for himself. Pep Guardiola signed Jesus from Palmeiras and he’ll be hoping he can take Sergio Aguero’s place in the team more often.
The Premier League has lots of big upsets with underdogs winning, and there was another one Tuesday as Watford beat Arsenal 2-1. The goals for Watford came from centre back Younes Kaboul and striker Troy Deeney. Despite Arsenal’s loss manager Arsene Wenger has given his team two days off meaning Arsenal will only have one training session to get ready for their important clash on Saturday, when they take on Chelsea.
So, Arsenal fans, is your title race over after your defeat to Watford and the excellent form of your title rivals Chelsea? Please leave a comment.
Sam Allardyce got his long awaited first win in the Premier League as Crystal Palace boss, seeing off Bournemouth at the Vitality stadium. The win was important for Palace after slipping into the bottom three and with their fellow relegation fighters having good results.