Premier League round-up: Man City stay perfect as Liverpool fight back and Fulham finally win

Manchester City maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season with a tense 3-2 victory over Ipswich Town, while Liverpool came from behind to beat Brentford on a dramatic Saturday afternoon. Chelsea defeated Everton 2-0 in the early kick-off, while Fulham secured their first league victory of the season against Hull City.

Pedro Neto of Chelsea during the Carabao Cup round 2 match Chelsea vs Luton Town at Stamford Bridge, London, United Kingdom on 27 August 2026 - Photo by News Images via DepositPhotos. com The Portuguese winger opened the scoring shortly after half-time before completing his brace in the closing stages.

Chelsea also celebrated their first league clean sheet in 23 matches, although their victory was overshadowed by a worrying injury to goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Martinez was stretchered from the pitch following a collision but was later reported to be conscious and undergoing precautionary examinations.

Manchester City 3-2 Ipswich Town Manchester City survived a late Ipswich fightback to maintain their flawless league record under new manager Enzo Maresca. Phil Foden opened the scoring for City in the 19th minute, but Daizen Maeda equalised for Ipswich only two minutes later.

com Erling Haaland restored City's lead in the 34th minute before scoring his second goal after the break to put the hosts firmly in control. Zian Flemming converted a late penalty to give Ipswich hope, but City held on through a lengthy period of stoppage time.

The victory was City's seventh from seven league matches and made Maresca the first manager to win his opening seven Premier League games. Brentford 1-2 Liverpool Liverpool recovered from a goal down to end Brentford's unbeaten start to the season.

Keane Lewis-Potter gave the hosts the lead shortly before half-time, but the match changed when Brentford midfielder Yehor Yarmolyuk was sent off for headbutting Jeremy Jacquet. Liverpool capitalised on their numerical advantage after the break, with Victor Muñoz scoring the equaliser in the 62nd minute.

Alexander Isak of Liverpool celebrates during the Premier League match West Ham United vs Liverpool at London Stadium, London, United Kingdom, 30th November 2025 - Photo by News Images via DepositPhotos. com Alexander Isak completed the comeback eight minutes later, firing Liverpool into the lead and securing three important away points.

The victory lifted Liverpool into fifth position, although injuries to Dominik Szoboszlai and Jeremie Frimpong provided cause for concern. Fulham 1-0 Hull City Alex Iwobi scored the decisive goal as Fulham claimed their first Premier League victory of the season.