Published 10:40 IST, October 5th 2020
Man United and Liverpool HUMILIATED after appalling performances in Premier League
Man United and Liverpool were humiliated mercilessly by Tottenham and Aston Villa respectively, raising doubts on the teams' Premier League tactics.
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past weekend saw some scintillating football in Premier League, placing its bet on being arguably called best league in Europe. Premier League giants Manchester United and Liverpool were humiliated mercilessly, with Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa putting up undoubtedly, ir best performances respectively, in competition this season.
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Premier League results leave fans shellshocked, Man United humiliated by Spurs
Man United suffered ir second defeat in Premier League with just three games into competition. Red Devils began with a sense of urgency to score at Old Trafford. Bru Fernandes netted opener from spot in second minute. But lead lasted merely two minutes when Tanguy Ndombele and Heung-Min Son struck twice to turn tie around.
Besides, Harry Kane bagged two goals against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men, including one from spot. Serge Aurier also scored once for Jose Mourinho, who was visibly impressed with Spurs’ performance against his former club. Indeed, defeat was catastrophic, which could raise questions on Solskjaer’s ability to lead from sidelines furr.
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defeat has set some unwanted records for Man United. Old Trafford outfit have lost two opening home league games for first time since 1986-1987 season. Red Devils conceded six goals in a game only for third time in Premier League, leaving m struggling at 16th spot in competition.
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Aston Villa sink Liverpool at home
This wasn't end for an eye-catchy and thrilling football over weekend. What followed at Villa Park was thing short of surprising. Aston Villa couldn't turn up any better against Liverpool than y did on Sunday. Lions, who arrived into game at back of a defeat against Stoke City in Carabao Cup, ran riot against defending Premier League champions at home.
It was raining goals at Villa Park since second minute when Ollie Watkins opened scoring after a goalkeeping debacle from Adrian. striker doubled lead in 22nd minute, with Trent-Alexander Arld missing out on his usual groove while defending right flank.
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Premier League results leave Liverpool surprised
Although Mohamed Salah pulled one goal back, Aston Villa's John McGinn and Ollie Watkins scored again to make it 4-1 with first-half whistle. second half wasn't any less intriguing. Despite having a comfortable lead in game, Dean Smith's men did t let loose and went on to finish game with a massive 7-2 scoreline.
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Recent arrival Ross Barkley scored once, while midfielder Jack Grealish bagged a brace to end up on winning side of one of most interesting games in recent times. Salah again pulled one goal back, but his efforts could t avert a humiliation away from home. Reds w sit fifth on Premier League table, while Carlo Ancelotti's Everton lead competition with four victories in four games.
Im courtesy: AP
10:40 IST, October 5th 2020