On Saturday evening, there were two more matches of the second round in the English Premier League.
The "Liverpool" club, who started the season evenly, tried to achieve their first victory against "Crystal Palace" at the "Anfield" stadium. The home team did not disappoint for the first time - Jurgen Klopp's team defeated the capital's team after a tough battle.
In the second half, there was a tough fight on the field, and both sides had opportunities. Simon Mignolet's goal was threatened several times by Christian Benteke, while Sadio Mane caused trouble for the opponents in the "Liverpool" ranks.
The winning goal came in the 73rd minute, when after not very secure defending by "Crystal Palace", Sadio Mane found himself alone in front of the goalkeeper and sent a precise shot into the goal.
Throughout the remaining time, "Crystal Palace" could not respond, and "Liverpool" had plenty of opportunities to score more goals.
In another match, "West Ham" narrowly escaped while playing with ten players from the 33rd minute. The "Hammers" were trailing 2-0, but two goals from Javier Hernandez brought intrigue back to the match.
In the 11th minute, the "Saints" took the lead, and as if that was not enough, Marko Arnautovič was sent off in the 33rd minute for elbowing an opponent.
In the 38th minute, Dusan Tadic punished the opponents, but "West Ham" did not give up. In the 45th minute, Chicharito reduced the deficit, and in the 74th minute, he equalized the score.
After such a rollercoaster, "Southampton" pressed their opponents and achieved a dramatic victory in extra time. In the 93rd minute, Charlie Austin converted a penalty kick.
Other matches ended with victories for "Watford", "West Brom" and "Leicester City".
The final match took place at the "Bet365" stadium, where "Stoke City" hosted London's "Arsenal". The "Potters" managed to beat the "Gunners" with a quick goal in the second half.
In the first half, both teams played evenly, although the "Arsenal" players were slightly more active. The second half started off well for "Stoke City" - a winning goal was scored.
In the 47th minute, after a great pass from Saido Berahino into the penalty area, "Stoke City," newcomer Jese, who arrived on loan from PSG, scored a goal in his debut in the "Premier" League.
Throughout the remaining time, "Stoke City" had almost no chances, and "Arsenal" completely pressed the opponents in their own penalty area. However, the pressure from "Arsenal" did not lead to success - the hosts successfully resisted and won their first three points of the season.
Results:
"Liverpool" 1 - 0 "Crystal Palace"
73' [1 - 0] S. Mane
"Southampton" 3 - 2 "West Ham"
11' [1 - 0] M. Gabbiadini
38' [2 - 0] D. Tadic (penalty)
45' [2 - 1] J. Hernandez
74' [2 - 2] J. Hernandez
90+3' [3 - 2] C. Austin (penalty)
33' M. Arnautovíc (sent off from "West Ham")
"Bournemouth" 0 - 2 "Watford"
73' [0 - 1] Richarlson
86' [0 - 2] E. Capoue
"Leicester" 2 - 0 "Brighton"
1' [1 - 0] S. Okazaki
54' [2 - 0] H. Maguire
"Burnley" 0 - 1 "West Brom"
71' [0 - 1] H. Robson-Kanu
83' H. Robson-Kanu (sent off from "West Brom")
"Stoke City" 1 - 0 "Arsenal"
47' [1 - 0] Jese
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