Chelsea Bounce Back To Move Top
03 October, 2021
Chelsea 3-1 Southampton
Chelsea moved top of the Premier League standings with a 3-1 victory over Southampton on Saturday afternoon.
Trevoh Chalobah put the home side ahead with his second goal of the second in the ninth minute after being set up by the returning Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
The Saints got back on level terms through James Ward-Prowse's penalty on 61 minutes, but the midfielder was sent off in the 77th minute.
Timo Werner restored Chelsea's lead in the 84th minute before Ben Chilwell made the game safe five minutes later.
Leeds United 1-0 Watford
Leeds United registered their first win of the Premier League season with a 1-0 success over Watford at Ellan Road.
Diego Llorente's solitary strike in the 18th minute was enough to secure the spoils for Marcelo Bielsa's side.
Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 Newcastle United
Wolverhampton Wanderers secured their first home of the season after defeating Newcastle United 2-1 on Saturday afternoon.
Loan signing Hwang Hee-Chan got both goals for the home side, which were his first for the season.
Jeff Hendrick netted the only goal for Newcastle, who are yet to win a home game on the road this campaign.
Burnley 0-0 Norwich City
Burnley and Norwich City could not be separated after playing to a goalless draw at Turf Moor.
The result leaves Burnley and Norwich in 19th and 20th respectively, with both sides yet to record a win this season.
Source: www.soccerladuma.co.za
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