It was a thrilling Saturday in the Premier League with goals flying across the grounds.
Manchester City crushed Wolves in ruthless fashion while Tottenham produced a dominant display of their own.
In this report, SportsBuddy brings you a recap of these matches and how they all played out.
Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 Burnley
Tottenham Hotspur kicked off their campaign with a convincing 3-0 win over newly-promoted Burnley, signaling their intent under new manager Thomas Frank.
Richarlison stole the show with a brace, scoring in the 10th minute from a Mohammed Kudus cross and adding a spectacular scissor-kick volley in the 60th.
Brennan Johnson sealed the victory in the 66th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error. Kudus, a summer signing, earned plaudits for his two assists, showcasing his flair on the wing.
Burnley struggled to respond, with Lyle Foster and Josh Laurent missing key chances.
Sunderland 3-0 West Ham United
Sunderland marked their Premier League return with a sensational 3-0 victory over West Ham United at the Stadium of Light.
The newly-promoted side, led by Eliezer Mayenda’s second-half header, overwhelmed a West Ham team still adjusting under Graham Potter.
Tom Watson, the playoff final hero, added to the scoreline, with another goal completing the rout.
West Ham’s revamped squad, missing key players like Kudus, failed to create meaningful chances, with goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario unable to stem the tide.
Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 Fulham
Brighton and Fulham shared the spoils in a pulsating 1-1 draw at the American Express Stadium.
Brighton took the lead through Matt O’Riley’s first-half penalty, dominating possession and creating several chances.
Fulham, however, showed resilience, with Rodrigo Muniz heading in a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer from a precise cross.
Both teams displayed attacking intent, with Brighton’s midfield control countered by Fulham’s counter-attacking threat.
Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-4 Manchester City
Manchester City asserted their dominance with a 4-0 thrashing of Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux, setting a high bar for their title defense.
Erling Haaland opened the scoring, continuing his tradition of netting City’s first Premier League goal of the season.
Three more goals followed, with City’s relentless attack exposing Wolves’ defensive frailties.
Despite a somber mood due to an unspecified tragedy, City’s clinical finishing and control were unmatched.
Wolves managed a brief equalizer attempt but crumbled under City’s pressure.
Aston Villa 0-0 Newcastle United
Newcastle United could not make the most of their chances in a goalless draw against Aston Villa at Villa Park.
The visitors played much of the final half hour with an extra man after Ezri Konsa was sent off, but their attack lacked the sharp edge normally provided by Alexander Isak.
The Sweden forward was missing from the match day squad as speculation over his future continues, leaving Anthony Gordon to lead the line.
Without their key striker, Newcastle looked blunt in attack and failed to take control despite dominating early chances.
