The 2024/25 Premier League season started with a bang on Saturday, featuring a range of thrilling matches and surprising results.
Brighton 3-0 Everton
Brighton’s new head coach, Fabian Hurzeler, celebrated a successful Premier League debut with a commanding 3-0 victory over Everton at Goodison Park. Goals from Kaoru Mitoma, Danny Welbeck, and Simon Adingra secured the win, dampening Everton’s final-season farewell to Goodison Park. The match saw controversy when referee Simon Hooper reversed a penalty decision for Everton after a VAR consultation. To make matters worse for Everton, Ashley Young received a red card in the 66th minute.
Arsenal 2-0 Wolves
Arsenal began their campaign with a solid 2-0 win against Wolves at the Emirates Stadium. Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka scored to give Mikel Arteta’s side an ideal start in their quest to end a 21-year wait for the Premier League title. Wolves had opportunities to equalize in the second half, but Saka’s 74th-minute goal sealed the victory for the Gunners.
Newcastle 1-0 Southampton
Joelinton’s first-half strike led 10-man Newcastle to a hard-fought 1-0 victory over newly-promoted Southampton. Despite playing with a numerical disadvantage after Fabian Schar’s red card, Newcastle held on to secure the win. Southampton dominated the game but failed to capitalize on their chances, learning a tough lesson in their return to the top flight.
Ipswich 0-2 Liverpool
Liverpool’s Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah spoiled Ipswich’s Premier League return, securing a 2-0 victory for the Reds. Ipswich, back in the top flight for the first time in 22 years, edged a tight first half but were outclassed by Liverpool in the second half. New Liverpool boss Arne Slot marked his debut with a win, as his team claimed maximum points.
Nottingham Forest 1-1 Bournemouth
Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw. Chris Wood’s first-half goal for Forest was canceled out by Antoine Semenyo’s 85th-minute strike for Bournemouth. Forest faced an early setback when midfielder Danilo suffered a serious injury. Despite the draw, Bournemouth showed promise, with record signing Evanilson expected to boost their attack.
These opening matches have set the stage for an exciting Premier League season, with teams demonstrating their ambitions and determination to succeed.
