Premier League takeaways: too easy for Haaland, Jesus wins Brazil battle

A look at the main talking points from the latest round of English top-flight fixtures

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  PREMIER LEAGUE WEEKEND RESULTS: Saturday, October 1, 2022 - Arsenal 3 (Partey 20', Gabriel Jesus 49', Xhaka 67') Tottenham Hotspur 1 (Kane pen 31'): Arsenal take the honours in the North London derby in a match they dominated against a Spurs side that had Emerson Royal sent-off just after the hour mark. Gunners manager Mikel Arteta said: "We are focused on what we are doing and today is another sign that we are going in the right direction, that we can play at a really high level." AP

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  Bournemouth 0 Brentford 0: Bournemouth extended their unbeaten run to four games under caretaker manager Gary O'Neil in a game lacking in quality. "I liked our mentality. I liked our organisation and our endeavour," said O'Neil."I was disappointed with certain moments and we need to be better with the ball." Getty

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  Crystal Palace 1 (Edouard 7') Chelsea 2 (Aubameyang 38', Gallagher 90'): Conor Gallagher scored the late winner against the team he enjoyed a successful loan spell with last season. Palace were furious that Thiago Silva, who set-up Aubameyang's goal, had not been not sent-off for a deliberate handball. Eagles manager Patrick Vieira said: "I think it's unbelievable how he managed to stay on the field." Getty

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  Fulham 1 (De Cordova-Reid 88') Newcastle 4 (Wilson 11', Almiron 33', 57'), Longstaff 43'): Miguel Almiron scored a goal of the season contender as Newcastle won for the first time since the opening weekend of the season. Fulham had Nathaniel Chalobah sent off in the eighth minute for a late tackle on Sean Longstaff. "He's capable of doing magical things, and for me [his first goal] was a magical goal," said Magpies manager Eddie Howe. Getty

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  Liverpool 3 (Firmino 33', 54', Webster og 63') Brighton 3 Trossard 4', 17', 83'): A Leandro Trossard hat-trick earned new Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi a thrilling draw in a rollercoaster match at Anfield. "A crazy game. I am happy and proud for my players and my club," said De Zerbi. " I knew before the game it could be difficult and it was very difficult." EPA

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  Southampton 1 (Aribo 49') Everton 2 (Coady 52', McNeil 54'): Everton secured back-to-back victories thanks to goals from summer signings Conor Coady and Dwight McNeil. "The minute we rest is our downfall - it's important we realise there is a long way for us to go," said Everton manager Lampard. "But we can get a lot better and we've got hard games coming up so we need to stay on it." Getty

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  West Ham 2 (Scamacca 29', Bowen 54') Wolves 0: Wolves slip into the bottom three after failing to add to their meagre tally of three goals this season. Italian striker Gianluca Scamacca scored his first goal for the Hammers. "I think everyone, including me can give a little bit more, " said Wolves manager Bruno Lage, who has since been sacked. "We are not in good form so something needs to change. It is not the manager's responsibility it is everyone." Reuters

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  Sunday, October 3: Man City 6 (Foden 8', 44',72'), Haaland (34', 37', 64') Man United 3 (Antony 56', Martial 84, pen 90+1'): Erling Haaland and Phil Foden both score hat-tricks as City claim derby bragging right in emphatic fashion. "It was really good [in the first half]. We scored four goals and could have scored more," said City manager Pep Guardiola. " It was a great victory, a great game." Reuters

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  Leeds United 0 Aston Villa 0: A drab goalless draw at Elland Road increases the pressure on Villa manager Steven Gerrard, whose side were unable to take advantage of the extra man after Luis Sinisterra was sent off for Leeds early in the second half. Leeds manager Jesse Marsch was not pleased with Villa's tactics, saying: "This is the best league in the world and our fans don't come here to watch a match at snail's pace." Reuters

All too easy for Haaland the hat-trick machine

Another game, another hat-trick and Erling Haaland is making the Premier League look all too easy.

The Manchester City striker made it a league record three trebles in as many home games at the Etihad Stadium - the previous coming against Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace - during his team's derby rout of Erik ten Hag's hapless Manchester United.

The Norway international made it 14 goals in eight Premier League games and 17 in 10 overall in City colours — and he also set-up two of Phil Foden's three goals

United went into the match on the back of four victories but had no answer to the pace, power and finishing of Haaland – and the quality of City as a whole.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland after scoring a hat-trick against Manchester United. EPA

Gabriel Jesus wins battle of Brazil in North London

There was a heavy Brazilian beat at the heart of Saturday's North London derby that saw Arsenal defeat rivals Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium.

Spurs striker Richarlison is ahead of Gabriel Jesus in the pecking order for a starting place in Brazil's starting XI at this year's World Cup, but it was the Arsenal man who came out on top on Saturday, scoring the Gunners' second in a 3-1 win.

Richarlison did win Spurs their first-half penalty after being brought down by countryman Gabriel – allowing Harry Kane the chance to score his 14th goal in 18 games against the Gunners – while another Brazilian, Emerson Royal, was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge on compatriot Gabriel Martinelli.

That decision “changed the game” according to Spurs manager Antonio Conte, but the Italian will know in his heart that his team were second best.

Gabriel Jesus celebrates after scoring Arsenal's second goal against Tottenham Hotspur. AP

Liverpool storyline not to Klopp's liking

A rollercoaster match at Anfield saw Liverpool fall two goals down to Brighton before completing a stirring comeback to lead 3-2, only for Leandro Trossard to complete his hat-trick and earn new Seagulls' manager Roberto de Zerbi a point.

“This game has different stories,” said Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. “There is the story of how we conceded two early goals, there is the story of how we came back in the game, then there is the story of how we threw it away.”

The season's storyline so far in general is not one Klopp is enjoying. The Reds have now conceded the first goal in five of their seven Premier League games and they sit ninth in the table, 11 points behind leaders Arsenal, albeit with a game in hand.

Liverpool need to rediscover their form and steel at the back or this campaign may not have a happy ending.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp after Liverpool conceded the third goal in their 3-3 draw with Brighton. EPA

Bad day at the office for Fulham

It is fair to say that Fulham will want to forget their 4-1 home thrashing by Newcastle as quickly as possible.

The game was just eight minutes old when midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah was shown a straight red card for a tackle on Sean Longstaff that matched Royal's kamikaze effort for Spurs earlier on Saturday.

By the time referee Darren England blew for half-time, Fulham were three goals down – one of which a stunning volley from Miguel Almiron – and had lost top scorer Aleksandar Mitrovic plus debutant Layvin Kurzawa to injury.

They were 4-0 down by the time Bobby Decordova-Reid headed home late on to give Fulham consolation.

Cottagers manager Marco Silva will be hoping the result was a mere blip on what has been a promising start to the season for his team.

Fulham's Nathaniel Chalobah was sent-off for this challenge on Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff. Reuters

Hammer blow brings end to Lage's Wolves reign

We have only just reached October and it is three managers down already. Bruno Lage becoming the latest Premier League coach to be sacked so far this season – after Scott Parker at Bournemouth and Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea.

Saturday's 2-0 defeat at West Ham United left Wolves in the bottom three having won just one game all season, managing just three goals from eight games.

Taking the run back to last season, Wolves have won one and lost nine of their past 15 Premier League matches under the Portuguese.

The club have also spent more than £100 million on new players this summer, including Matheus Nunes for a club record fee of £38m.

“I honestly have no doubts about Bruno's ability and I'm sure he will succeed elsewhere, however the team's form and performances over the last few months mean that we have no choice but to act,” said chairman Jeff Shi.

Wolves have sacked head coach Bruno Lage. PA