Following a three-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 crisis in Europe, the EPL is back in full swing. The opening matches brought plenty of drama, starting with Norwich City's dominant 3-0 win against Southampton on their home turf. One of the most talked-about games was the encounter between Tottenham and Manchester United, fueled by the narrative of Mourinho facing his old team. After Spurs scored in the 27th minute to take control, the Red Devils mounted a late comeback led by new signing Bruno Fernandes, ending the game in a 1-1 draw.
In another matchup, Leicester City and Watford faced off at Vicarage Road. The game ended in a 1-1 draw after both teams scored in the dying moments of the match. This result helped Watford stay out of the relegation zone, while Leicester maintained their spot in the top four. The most stunning result of the week, however, was Brighton's victory over Arsenal. A last-minute strike secured a 2-1 win for Brighton, marking their first victory of the EPL season. For Arsenal and their supporters, it was just another chapter in a season defined by frustration and disappointment.
Newcastle United put an end to Sheffield United's impressive streak with a decisive 3-0 victory. Similarly, Wolves secured a 2-0 win over West Ham, and Crystal Palace also won 2-0, a result that pushed Bournemouth further into the relegation danger zone. Meanwhile, Frank Lampard's young squad managed to protect their top-four status by fighting back to win their match 2-1.
All eyes were on the Merseyside derby as league leaders Liverpool took on Everton. Despite the hype, Jurgen Klopp's side couldn't break through, and the match ended in a goalless draw. This marked only the third time this season that Liverpool failed to secure three points in a league game.
Closing out matchday 30, the defending champions took on Burnley in a one-sided affair. Manchester City cruised to a 5-0 victory, a result that narrowed the gap between them and Liverpool to just three points.