Erling Haaland is superhuman, money can’t solve Chelsea woe, Brighton’s ultimate wonderkid – things we learned on Saturday
It was an exciting day in the Premier League as fans were treated to a goal-filled spectacle on Saturday. A total of 23 goals were scored across six matches, with some of the league’s top clubs putting on dominant displays. However, the biggest spenders in the division suffered a disappointing defeat.
The action kicked off with a 2-2 draw between Sheffield United and Everton. This was followed by Tottenham’s impressive 5-2 victory over Burnley and Manchester City’s commanding 5-1 win against Fulham. David Brooks, who recently received the all-clear from cancer, found the back of the net in a 2-2 draw between Brentford and Bournemouth. Meanwhile, Anthony Elanga secured a surprise win for Nottingham Forest against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. In the late kick-off, Evan Ferguson inspired Brighton to a stunning 3-1 victory over Newcastle.
With an international break coming up, there is plenty for fans and managers to reflect on. Here are some key takeaways from the day’s action:
1. Chelsea’s expensive signings have yet to deliver goals. Despite spending over £1 billion on new players, the Blues struggled to find the back of the net against Forest. Mauricio Pochettino will need to find a way to turn their attacking talent into a cohesive unit that can score goals.
2. Tottenham have shown that they don’t necessarily need Harry Kane to score goals. Despite losing their record goalscorer to Bayern Munich, Spurs have been finding the back of the net with ease. Their attacking set-up, under Ange Postecoglou, has made them a formidable force going forward.
3. Erling Haaland continues to impress as the Premier League’s most lethal finisher. After a remarkable debut season at Manchester City, where he scored 52 goals, Haaland has already netted six times in just four games this season. He will be looking to surpass last season’s tally and cement his status as a goalscoring superstar.
4. A new goalscoring sensation has emerged in the form of Evan Ferguson. The Brighton teenager scored a hat-trick against Newcastle, becoming only the fourth player to achieve this feat at the age of 18 in the Premier League. With 18 goals in 39 appearances for the Seagulls, Ferguson’s potential has caught the attention of top clubs. However, it is important for his development that he remains at Brighton for now.
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Let’s enjoy the international break and eagerly await the return of Premier League action.
Saturday was an action-packed day of football in the Premier League, with explosively entertaining matches leaving little room for bored viewers this weekend. From the superhuman efforts of Erling Haaland, to money not solving Chelsea’s woes, and Brighton leading the way with ultimate wonderkid Aaron Connolly, there were numerous talking points for many discussions since the final whistle.
Erling Haaland continues his impressive rise through European football with another superhuman performance for Borussia Dortmund. The Norwegian youngster scored a hat-trick in just the 18th minute against Schalke, only the third player to do so in the Bundesliga. This follows a lengthy run of form that has seen him crowned the European Golden Boy and help to lead Dortmund’s Champions League push on top of their Bundesliga title race challenge.
The power of money did little to solve Chelsea’s woes this weekend in a match against Manchester United that ended in a 0-2 defeat for the Blues. This has made it clear that the Stamford Bridge side needs more than just wealthy signings to help pull them out of their form slump. Frank Lampard will need to turn to other solutions, such as tactical adjustments and squad management, if he wishes to find success for his ambitious team again.
Lastly, Brighton have been lending strength to their team’s future with the masterful displays of young forward Aaron Connolly. Having scored twice in Saturday’s game against Bournemouth, Connolly has now taken his 2019-2020 tally to four goals, the highest in the Premier League this season ahead of prominent players such as Sergio Aguero, Harry Kane, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. With his promising performances, Connolly looks like being a key player for Brighton’s European hopes and a light for other youth teams yet to come.
In few days in the English top flight, fans have seen undeniable proof that money can’t always buy success, a youngster continuing his incredible rise through European football, and the emergence of a ridiculously talented wonderkid for Brighton. It’s been a Saturday full of entertainment, plenty of competition, and multiple fascinating stories to further fuel the conversation for weeks to come.