Manchester United produced a dominant display at Old Trafford, beating Premier League rivals Brighton & Hove Albion 4–2 to spark fresh optimism among their teeming fans.
Matheus Cunha opened the scoring with his first United goal before Casemiro’s deflected effort made it two. Bryan Mbeumo added a third, but Danny Welbeck and Kostoulas briefly pulled Brighton back into the contest. Mbeumo sealed it late on to confirm the Red Devils’ emphatic win.
Elsewhere, Liverpool’s poor run continued with a 3–2 defeat to Brentford, despite a spirited late push that failed to produce an equaliser. The result marked the champions’ fourth loss in nine Premier League games, piling pressure on their slow start to the season.
At Stamford Bridge, Sunderland stunned Chelsea 2–1 in one of the weekend’s biggest upsets. Alejandro Garnacho netted his first goal for the Blues, but Wilson Isidor equalised before Chemsdine Talbi struck in the 93rd minute to hand the visitors a famous win.
The weekend’s results could have a significant impact on the Premier League standings and early-season momentum. For Manchester United, the emphatic win may mark a turning point after a shaky start, easing pressure on Erik ten Hag and restoring confidence ahead of a tough run of fixtures.
Liverpool’s defeat, however, deepens concerns about their title defence — with inconsistency and defensive lapses threatening to derail their campaign before it gathers pace.
Meanwhile, Chelsea’s shocking home loss to Sunderland exposes ongoing instability under their current project, reigniting questions about squad depth and tactical direction. For Sunderland, the stunning victory could serve as a morale-boosting statement of intent in their fight to stay competitive at the top level.
