Southampton earned their first Premier League win of the season with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Everton, who were denied a late equaliser by VAR. Adam Armstrong’s 85th-minute goal proved decisive as Southampton moved off the bottom of the table. The match was full of drama, including missed chances, VAR interventions, and a late goal that was ultimately ruled out for offside.
Bukayo Saka was the star of the show as Arsenal came from behind to beat Southampton 3-1 at home. The winger scored one goal and assisted two more, showcasing his growing importance to the team. Manager Mikel Arteta also praised the performance of Kai Havertz, who continued his impressive scoring streak.
Arsenal rallied from a surprising deficit to defeat Southampton 3-1, while Leicester City secured their first victory of the season with a 1-0 win over Bournemouth. Bukayo Saka was pivotal in Arsenal’s comeback, while Facundo Buonanotte’s stunning goal sealed the win for Leicester.
Aston Villa rallied from behind to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers in a thrilling West Midlands derby, while Ipswich Town salvaged a draw against Southampton thanks to a late deflected goal.
Marcus Rashford ended his goal drought, scoring his first Premier League goal since March, as Manchester United secured their first win of the season with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Southampton. Matthijs de Ligt scored his first goal for the club, and substitute Alejandro Garnacho added a late third to seal the victory.
Australia secured a convincing 28-run victory over England in the first T20 international at Southampton, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Travis Head’s blistering half-century and a disciplined bowling performance from Australia proved too much for England to handle.
England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has left Arsenal and joined Southampton after losing his starting position to David Raya. The move, reportedly worth £18 million, sees Ramsdale seek a fresh challenge at a club fighting for survival in the Premier League.
Brighton & Hove Albion kicked off their Premier League season with a resounding 3-0 victory over a 10-man Everton, showcasing the effectiveness of their new manager, Fabian Huerzeler. Newcastle United also secured a 1-0 win against Southampton, despite being reduced to 10 men early in the game. Bournemouth salvaged a late draw against Nottingham Forest.
Southampton has strengthened its squad for its return to the Premier League, securing the loan signing of midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu from Chelsea and the permanent transfer of forward Cameron Archer from Aston Villa.
Three teams return to the Premier League after securing promotion from the Championship: Leicester, Southampton, and Ipswich. Each club brings a unique story and style of play, but all will face challenges in the top flight. Leicester, the 2016 Premier League champions, has experienced a turbulent summer with a managerial change and potential points deduction. Southampton, known for its academy talent, is back with a possession-based style under Russell Martin. Ipswich, with its famous fan Ed Sheeran, boasts an attacking approach and has exceeded expectations under manager Kieran McKenna. Despite facing uphill battles, all three teams are ready to make their mark in the Premier League.
