In a fiasco of a game between Leicester and Aston Villa, Oliver Skipp and Harry Winks set up Jamie Vardy for a goal that was disallowed after hitting referee David Coote. Everton secured a 2-0 victory over Bournemouth with goals from Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Michael Keane. Other key moments included Nottingham Forest and Wolves drawing 1-1, and Ipswich and Fulham also drawing 1-1.
In the Championship, Burnley drew 1-1 with Blackburn Rovers, Cardiff City lost 2-0 to Middlesbrough, and Coventry City fell 1-0 to Norwich City. In League One, there were various results, and in League Two, there was a street-fighting draw between two teams.
The day also saw Fulham’s Liam Delap scoring a stunning goal against Ipswich, while Wolves’ Chris Wood and Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo also found the back of the net. An emotional tribute was paid to Kevin Campbell, and Forest and Wolves both had debuts from new players.
Despite the action on the field, the focus shifted to referee decisions, with fans questioning the inconsistency of handball calls. The day ended with Arsenal drawing 1-1 with Brighton & Hove Albion, leading to a debate on officiating and the significance of early-season results in the Premier League. Overall, it was a day of drama and excitement in English football, with surprises and controversies galore.
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