Premier League Gameday 6 is in the bag and we now have a new leader of the table after six games of the season have been played!
Manchester City’s 1-1 draw at Newcastle, their third draw in the space of a week, saw City eclipsed at the top of the table by Liverpool, who earned a narrow 2-1 away win at Wolves.
With matches on Saturday, Sunday and Monday this week, it is the start of a busy period of the season leading into the Christmas fixtures. So let’s see how things turned out on Gameweek 5.
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Premier League Gameday 6 – Results
Newcastle United 1-1 Manchester City
Newcastle United and Manchester City played out an intense 1-1 draw in their recent Premier League clash at St. James’ Park. City took the lead in the first half through Josko Gvardiol, who scored after a clever pass from Jack Grealish. Despite controlling the early stages, the defending champions couldn’t add to their lead.
Newcastle came out stronger in the second half, and their efforts were rewarded when Anthony Gordon converted a penalty after being fouled by City’s goalkeeper Ederson. Both teams had opportunities to snatch a win, with Nick Pope making a crucial save to deny Bernardo Silva in stoppage time. The result leaves City and Newcastle near the top of the table, both aiming for strong seasons.
Chelsea 4-2 Brighton
Chelsea secured a thrilling 4-2 victory over Brighton in a Premier League Gameday 6 clash at Stamford Bridge. The standout performer was Cole Palmer, who made history by scoring four goals in the first half. Brighton initially took the lead in the 7th minute through Georginio Rutter after a defensive mix-up involving Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. However, Palmer quickly responded, netting an equaliser and adding two more goals, including one from a penalty, and another with an outstanding free kick, within just 11 minutes.
Despite Brighton’s second goal by Carlos Baleba, Palmer’s fourth goal sealed the win for Chelsea before half-time. Brighton’s defence struggled without key players, allowing Chelsea to capitalise on their errors. With this win, Chelsea moved into fourth, within two points of league leaders Liverpool, while Brighton saw their unbeaten start come to an end.
Brentford 1-1 West Ham United
Brentford and West Ham played out a 1-1 draw in their recent Premier League Gameday 6 clash at the Gtech Community Stadium. Brentford struck early when Bryan Mbeumo scored just 41 seconds into the match, marking Brentford’s third consecutive first-minute goal this season. The Bees continued to pressure but were unable to extend their lead despite several chances.
West Ham responded in the second half, with Tomas Souček equalising in the 54th minute after a period of sustained pressure. The Hammers, buoyed by the goal, had a brief dominant spell but couldn’t find a winner. Both sides had late opportunities, with Brentford pushing for a penalty that wasn’t awarded, and West Ham’s Carlos Soler seeing a late acrobatic effort saved. In the end, both teams settled for a point in a closely contested encounter.
The result leaves Brentford mid-table while West Ham continue to seek form after a mixed run of results.
Everton 2-1 Crystal Palace
Everton secured a vital 2-1 Premier League Gameday 6 victory over Crystal Palace, marking their first win of the season. Palace took an early lead when Marc Guehi poked home a close-range effort in the 10th minute. Everton struggled in the first half, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin missing a key chance and the Toffees finding it hard to break down Palace’s midfield.
However, the game turned in the second half, thanks to Dwight McNeil’s brilliance. McNeil equalised with a stunning long-range strike just after the break, and he quickly followed up with a second goal seven minutes later. His performance ensured Everton claimed all three points, moving them out of the relegation zone.
Palace, who are still searching for their first win of the season, dropped to 17th, continuing their struggle for form under manager Oliver Glasner. Despite the early promise, they were unable to hold off Everton’s resurgence and now face a tough challenge ahead to climb up the table.
Arsenal 4-2 Leicester City
Arsenal secured a thrilling 4-2 victory over Leicester City in an intense Premier League Gameday 6 encounter. Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring for Arsenal after continuous pressure, giving the home side an early lead. Leicester responded quickly in the second half, with James Justin equalising just after the break.
Arsenal regained their advantage with a brace from Bukayo Saka, who was instrumental throughout the match. Despite Leicester’s fighting spirit and a second goal from Justin, Arsenal’s constant pressure eventually broke the visitors. A late own goal from Wilfred Ndidi followed by an even later goal by Kai Havertz sealed the match in Arsenal’s favour, handing them a hard-fought three points.
Mikel Arteta praised his side’s resilience and ability to maintain focus, particularly in the latter stages. Steve Cooper, while disappointed with the result, was proud of Leicester’s second-half response, seeing it as a positive sign for future matches. Arsenal’s victory keeps them in close pursuit of the Premier League’s top spots, with Leicester showing glimpses of promise despite the defeat.
Nottingham Forest 0-1 Fulham
In a closely contested Premier League Gameday 6 match at the City Ground, Fulham secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, marking Forest’s first defeat of the season. The decisive moment came in the second half when Raul Jimenez converted a penalty in the 51st minute, awarded for a foul by Forest’s Murillo on Fulham’s Andreas Pereira. Although Pereira was the designated penalty taker, Jimenez took the responsibility and successfully scored his fourth goal in the last four matches, demonstrating his current form.
Nottingham Forest had a strong start, with Taiwo Awoniyi missing an early chance and Chris Wood seeing a goal ruled out for offside after a VAR check. However, as the match progressed, Fulham’s defence held firm against Forest’s attempts to equalise. The result leaves Fulham sixth in the Premier League table, while Forest remains in ninth place, still searching for consistency.
Following the match, Forest’s head coach Nuno Espirito Santo expressed disappointment over his team’s performance but noted they had opportunities to come back.
Wolves 1-2 Liverpool
In the recent Premier League Gameday 6 match at Molineux, Liverpool secured a 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, climbing to the top of the table. The match began with Wolves applying early pressure and controlling possession, but it was Liverpool who struck first. Ibrahima Konaté headed in a goal in first-half stoppage time, giving the Reds a crucial lead just before the break.
Wolves responded after halftime with Rayan Ait-Nouri equalising in the 56th minute, displaying their resilience and determination. However, Liverpool quickly regained the lead when Mohamed Salah converted a penalty just five minutes later after a foul inside the box. Despite some strong attempts from Wolves, they could not find the back of the net again, and the match concluded with Liverpool maintaining their lead.
This result marked Liverpool’s fifth win in six matches under their new manager, Arne Slot, while Wolves remain at the bottom of the Premier League table with only one point from their opening matches. The win demonstrated Liverpool’s potential title credentials and highlighted Wolves’ ongoing struggles in the league.
Ipswich Town 2-2 Aston Villa
In a thrilling Premier League Gameday 6 encounter at Portman Road, Ipswich Town and Aston Villa played to a 2-2 draw, with Ipswich’s Liam Delap starring with a brace. The match started with Delap giving Ipswich the lead in the 8th minute, finishing smartly after a clever cutback from Jack Clarke. However, Aston Villa responded quickly, equalising through Morgan Rogers in the 15th minute, before Ollie Watkins headed them in front in the 32nd minute.
Despite Villa’s control in the first half, Ipswich remained dangerous, particularly on the counterattack. Delap equalised again in the 72nd minute, showcasing his skill with a deft step-over before slotting the ball home. The match ended with both teams searching for a winner, but neither could convert their late chances.
This result marked a setback for Villa, who missed the opportunity to climb to the top of the table, while Ipswich secured a valuable point, moving them out of the bottom three. Delap’s performance, especially being the youngest Ipswich player to score a league double since 2002, highlighted the promise of the Tractor Boys as they aim for their first win of the season.
Manchester United 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur
In a disappointing outing for Manchester United on Premier League Gameday 6, they suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford. The match started on a low note for United, with Brennan Johnson opening the scoring in the third minute, capitalising on a remarkable run from defender Micky van de Ven. The early goal set the tone for Spurs, who maintained control throughout the match.
Things worsened for United when Bruno Fernandes received a red card just before halftime for a high challenge on James Maddison, reducing the home side to ten men. This dismissal compounded their struggles, as Spurs doubled their lead shortly after the break with a goal from Dejan Kulusevski, who was pivotal in the midfield. Dominic Solanke capped off the evening with a third goal in the 77th minute, sealing a comprehensive victory for the visitors.
The loss leaves Manchester United languishing in the lower half of the Premier League table, raising further questions about manager Erik ten Hag’s tactics and the team’s overall performance, while Spurs enjoyed a well-deserved win, moving up to eighth place.
Bournemouth 3-1 Southampton
A first-half masterclass from Bournemouth on Premier League Gameday 6 was enough for them to seal a win in this South Coast matchup against Southampton. Brazilian striker Evanilson put the Cherries in front with his first Premier League goal on 17 minutes. It got better for the home side as they netted two more in a seven minute spell before half-time.
First, Dango Ouattara made it 2-0 before Antoine Semenyo made the game safe with a third on 39 minutes. Saints manager Russell Martin lambasted his players at half-time and, in a post-match interview, admitted their first-half display let him down. Taylor Harwood-Bellis scored a 51st-minute consolation for the Saints.
That’s how Premier League Gameday 6 ended up with a new team top of the table! Check back later this week for our Preview of Gameday 7!
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