Manchester United faced a tough defeat against Brighton in the Premier League, with Joao Pedro securing a 2-1 victory for the home team in injury time. The result has once again put the spotlight on United manager Erik ten Hag, as his team continues to struggle with inconsistencies from the previous season.
Meanwhile, other title contenders like Manchester City and Arsenal showcased their strength with convincing wins. Erling Haaland's hat trick led City to a 4-1 victory over Ipswich, while Arsenal defeated Aston Villa 2-0, seeking redemption after losing to Villa twice last season.
On the other hand, Everton and manager Sean Dyche are under early pressure following a 4-0 loss to Tottenham. The defeat adds to Everton's woes after a disappointing start to the season.
In other matches, West Ham secured a 2-0 win against Crystal Palace, Fulham triumphed 2-1 over Leicester, and Nottingham Forest claimed a 1-0 victory at Southampton.
United's loss to Brighton was particularly frustrating as a potential winning goal was disallowed due to an offside call. The match saw Danny Welbeck and Amad Diallo scoring for Brighton and United, respectively.
Haaland's stellar performance for City included a quick comeback after Ipswich took an early lead. The Norwegian striker's hat trick solidified City's dominance in the game.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta got the better of his predecessor Unai Emery as Arsenal defeated Villa 2-0. Leandro Trossard and Thomas Partey scored for Arsenal, while Villa's Ollie Watkins missed crucial chances.
Everton's defensive struggles continued as they suffered another heavy defeat, this time against Tottenham. Yves Bissouma, Son Heung-min, and Cristian Romero were among the scorers for Spurs in a convincing win.
In a heartwarming moment, West Ham players Tomas Soucek and Jarrod Bowen rescued a ball boy after an advertising screen collapsed during their goal celebrations against Palace.
