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Garnacho is spark to ignite Man Utd

At half-time, with Southampton having already scored twice against Leicester, no team in the Premier League had scored fewer goals than Manchester United. The response from the team's young forwards was emphatic early in the second half.

Alejandro Garnacho volleyed in the equaliser and Rasmus Hojlund's expert finish completed the turnaround. The Argentinian winger was the player of the match, tormenting Sepp van den Berg and firing off no fewer than eight shots in total.

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It was not that everything he tried came off, it was no polished performance. But his belief, his willingness to run with and without the ball, playing with purpose, was exactly what the situation required. He was the spark that ignited Erik ten Hag's team.

United had gone three-and-a-half Premier League games without a scoring before his equaliser, the previous goal having been scored by Garnacho at Southampton. Still only 20 years old, he has become a talisman, impressing as an individual, lifting a team.

Adam Bate

Arsenal's defeat shows Saka dependency

William Saliba's red card will dominate the fallout to Arsenal's first defeat of the season but their misfiring display against Bournemouth also highlighted their dependence on Bukayo Saka.

The 23-year-old was absent having been unable to shake off the injury he picked up on international duty, causing him to miss only a fourth Premier League game since 2020/21.

His replacement, Raheem Sterling, looked uncomfortable in his place on Arsenal's right flank but he was not the only player who struggled. Even before the red card, the Gunners had been uncharacteristically blunt, struggling to create anything of note in the final third.

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Of course, Saka was not the only one absent. Mikel Arteta was again without his captain Martin Odegaard too. But it was Saka who felt like the bigger miss having either scored or set up nine of Arsenal's 15 Premier League goals in their first seven games of the season.

Their task was of course made tougher by Saliba's sending-off. Arteta called it "impossible". But Saka, so often the player they look to in order to conjure something out of nothing, was conspicuous by his absence nonetheless. They must hope for a swift return.

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Sarr 'changed game' but Kulusevski is Spurs' key man

Dejan Kulusevski said after Tottenham's 4-1 win over West Ham that it was Pape Sarr's introduction at half time in place of James Maddison that changed the game for Spurs.

The 24-year-old Sweden international may have a point but his own part in Spurs' scintillating comeback win shouldn't be downplayed.

Kulusevski, who captained his country in the last international break, has taken his game to another level this season for Spurs. He is fast emerging as a leader for Ange Postecoglou.

After the collapse at Brighton, Spurs could have been staring down the barrel of another difficult afternoon, especially after Mohammed Kudus' opener at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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However, Kulusevski had other ideas. He stepped up and grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck before producing another fine finish off both posts to bring Spurs level. For all of Sarr's good second-half work, Kulusevski's equaliser was the moment that changed the game.

It lifted the Spurs fans and gave Postecoglou's side the platform to blitz the Hammers in the second half as Kulusevski, in his now customary central position, produced another talismanic performance for Spurs.

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Kudus red sums up West Ham frustrations

West Ham would have been forgiven for thinking better things were around the corner after their 4-1 win over Ipswich before the international break.

More progress was hinted at for 45 minutes at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium too Kudus' goal gave them an early lead.

However, things quickly unravelled for the Hammers after Kulsevski's equaliser. Spurs scored three goals in eight minutes as they raced to a big win over their London rivals.

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"For sure we are concerned," West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui said after his side's fourth defeat of the season in the league. "It's our job as coaches to be concerned.

"The whole team needs to improve. We have to hold on to the good things that we did, but it's not enough. We have to do better."

Lopetegui will have to try and turn around his side's fortunes without Kudus, who was arguably West Ham's best player on a difficult afternoon. He was sent off for violent conduct late on in a moment of madness where he pushed not one but two Spurs players in the face.

It was an incident that summed up West Ham's second half collapse and the frustration brewing in east London right now.

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Iraola claims first big scalp

Bournemouth's progression under Andoni Iraola was already irrefutable, but there was something missing: that big win over a top team. The one no one expected.

This victory, after all, was Bournemouth's first against a top-six side under Iraola. It would be remiss not to mention the 3-0 win at Manchester United last season. This felt different, though.

Arsenal are genuine title contenders and had only lost once in the Premier League this calendar year before Saturday's game at the Vitality Stadium. It is not every day that the Gunners lose.

Saliba's sending-off helped, of course, but Bournemouth's bold approach was already making life difficult for Arteta's side.

This win could prove to be the spark Bournemouth's season was calling out for. They had been missing that lethal punch. According to expected goals, they should have been fourth in the table heading into this game.

Confidence from a win like this could propel them closer to those lofty heights moving forward.

Zinny Boswell

Brentford's struggling to sustain fast starts

If only first halves counted in football, then Brentford would be fifth in the Premier League this season, scoring seven goals and conceding just twice before the break.

They hit Manchester United with a right hook before the first bell at Old Trafford and looked assured with their performance holding that lead.

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But for all their impressive early work, second-half displays must be worrying Thomas Frank. They have the fourth-worst record in the Premier League after half time this season, scoring four and conceding eight.

This inability to sustain their levels is holding them back. United were completely dominant once they got level, restricting Brentford to no shots for almost 40 minutes of the second half. Brentford's expected goals return after the break was just 0.16.

Yes, they are excellent starters. But their finishing kick is lacking and that will continue to restrict them from climbing the Premier League.

Lewis Jones

Hurzeler backs ever-green Danny Welbeck to play into his 40s

Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler has backed Danny Welbeck to play into his 40s after watching the striker snatch a hard-fought Premier League victory at Newcastle.

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The 33-year-old clinched a 1-0 win at St James' Park on Saturday, before leaving the pitch on a stretcher, registering his 100th Premier League goal involvement (72 goals, 28 assists) in the process and he has now scored as many goals in the competition this season as he did in the 2023-24.

Seagulls head coach Hurzeler was full of praise for the former Manchester United and Arsenal frontman and predicted he could go on to emulate team-mate James Milner, who is still going strong well into his 39th year.

Asked how long he could continue, Hurzeler said: "If he continues to behave like he does, then he can play on for a long time. We have another player who is an age of nearly 40 and he's still there and trying to be the best every day. That's the same for Danny.

"I knew [when I came] he had great talent and he's a great team-mate and very supportive. He's not only a great footballer but a great team-mate and personality.

"He has a feeling for the dynamics of the team and he tries to connect the players. That's very important for me."

Richard Morgan

Outstanding Keane leading Everton resurgence

You lose your first four and they go four games unbeaten. It has often been said of Sean Dyche's time on Merseyside that Everton have been a streaky team. It was just before Christmas last year at Burnley that his team made it four wins on the bounce. They didn't win again for 14 Premier League matches, ending the run against the same opponents last April.

But that in turn sparked a run of five wins in seven matches as Everton cantered towards safety. Dyche's men are in another purple patch. In the midst of a favourable run of fixtures, these are precisely the games you have to win, away against promoted sides.

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The win at Turf Moor last December was the last time Everton won on the road, so the significance of this victory should not be overlooked. Here, they always looked in control, scored goals when in the ascendancy and in Michael Keane have an unlikely goal threat.

He took his finish - his second of the season - like a centre forward, showing Dominic Calvert-Lewin how it's done after the striker endured a frustrating afternoon. With Fulham, Southampton, West Ham and Brentford in the next four games, there is no reason why Everton's upturn in form can't continue long into November.

Ben Grounds

Ipswich still searching for winning formula

Ipswich Town are in danger of falling into the same trap as Luton Town. Plenty to like, a fearlessness and an infectiousness, but no points. At some stage, the results have to follow.

Against Everton, however, they produced their worst performance of the season and got precisely what they deserved. Kieran McKenna's side started well but they were ultimately undone by yet more individual mistakes.

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At West Ham before the international break, McKenna said three of the four goals conceded were avoidable, and certainly Iliman Ndiaye's opener here fell into that same category. Mistakes get punished at this level.

Part of the problem has been selecting a settled team, with goalkeeper Arijanet Muric featuring behind yet another brand new defensive partnership.

When Harry Clarke came off the bench in the second period, he became the 26th different player to have been fielded so far this season in eight matches. The Tractor Boys are still toiling in search of a first win and it is starting to look an arduous campaign ahead.

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Jimenez becoming Fulham talisman after remarkable recovery

At long, long last Raul Jimenez has rediscovered his form of old.

The Fulham striker has scored 10 goals in his last 12 Premier League starts - as many as in his previous 58 beforehand.

His sharp finish to stun Aston Villa early on was reminiscent of the Jimenez who shone at Wolves before the sickening skull fracture that rocked his confidence.

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Fulham have pace and guile in the final third but also a talisman striker who is every bit capable of scoring 20 goals this season.

It is a testament to the Mexican that he not only had the desire and bravery to continue playing after his injury but that he is now performing at his top level again.

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Villa set new record as adventure continues

Aston Villa are becoming an efficient winning machine after registering their best start to a Premier League season for 26 years.

How would Unai Emery's side cope with mixing Champions League football with a Premier League season? They are passing with flying colours so far.

And they have been doing it the hard away. Villa have rescued 10 points from losing positions this season, the joint most alongside Manchester City. They trailed Fulham after just five minutes.

There is a grittiness to Villa among their attractive and brave style. The mixture has meant they have kept just one clean sheet in their last 13 league games. But that won't bother their supporters, who are enjoying the ride of their lives.

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Southampton's winless run goes on - will hierarchy stick with Martin?

It felt premature to call Leicester's visit to Southampton a six-pointer before the game. It doesn't anymore.

There was relief in abundance when Cameron Archer and Joe Aribo put Saints 2-0 up at St Mary's - but in line with how their campaign has panned out since returning to the Premier League, it was quite the opposite when Jordan Ayew squeezed the 99th-minute winning goal past Aaron Ramsdale to complete the wildest of comebacks.

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There was so much more attacking intent from the off that you really thought it was going to be their day. Instead, it's now 21 games without a top flight win for Saints, who have sunk to the bottom of the Premier League as a result.

There have already been a couple of occasions when Martin's sacking seemed inevitable - most notably following the defeat at Bournemouth in late September, when he told of his "hurt" and how he did not recognise his team. There was a similar feeling after this result, with the fans' boos more intense than ever.

But, speaking in his post-match press conference, Martin appeared understandably fed up, but totally confident he would survive another day.

"I had a brilliant chat with Dragan (Solak, Southampton investor) and the guys yesterday. We had a board meeting," he said. "It was planned, so you can relax. I wouldn't give you any details if we were sitting top of the Premier League."

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Tottenham mounted a comeback of their own after three goals in eight second-half minutes inspired a 4-1 victory over 10-player West Ham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Spurs were left to dwell on their collapse at Brighton during the international break and after a bright start, they might have been left fearing the worst as Mohammed Kudus gave the Hammers the lead (18). The hosts had been warned moments earlier as Guglielmo Vicario had to pull of a stunning save to deny the Ghana international, but the Spurs goalkeeper could do nothing to keep out his second effort after latching onto Jarrod Bowen's cross.

You could sense the frustration all around the ground after Spurs wasted another bright start and opportunities continued to come and go. The returning Heung-min Son's curled effort flew inches wide, while the in-form Brennan Johnson missed with a header from six yards as the ball hit his shoulder and bounced wide.

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But Spurs eventually found the breakthrough as Dejan Kulusevski's shot beat Alphonse Areola before hitting both posts and creeping over the line, much to the relief of the home fans.

From that moment, Spurs, who replaced James Maddison with Pape Sarr at the break, never looked back amidst a rapid capitulation from West Ham.

Yves Bissouma started the scoring rush in the 52nd minute before an own goal from Areola after Jean-Clair Todibo had also deflected Son's shot (55) and was described as "comical" by Sky Sports' Micahel Dawson on Soccer Saturday, three minutes later saw Spurs open up a two-goal advantage.

Son (60) capped the scoring spree with Spurs third in eight minutes, slamming home at the far post to see his side bounce back from their Brighton nightmare in superb style.

West Ham's dramatic second-half collapse was complete when Kudus finally received a red card after a lengthy VAR check. In a fracas towards the end of the match after a coming together with Micky van de Ven, Kudus raised his hands to both the Dutchman and Sarr. He was initially shown a yellow card but after being sent to the VAR screen, referee Andrew Madley brandished a red card to cap an afternoon to forget for Julen Lopetegui and his side.

Kudus' moment of madness...

As if West Ham's afternoon wasn't bad enough already, Kudus was then sent off in the 86th minute following a VAR review.

It was a lengthy VAR review too, but it didn't need to be. The only real surprise was when the referee initially brandished a yellow card.

It all started when Kudus appeared to kick out at Van de Ven, who was on the floor after a coming together. He then pushed Van de Ven in the face as tempers boiled over before an accidental clash of heads with Richarlison.

It didn't end there as the Ghana international, who was one of his side's better performers, pushed Sarr in the face before a red card compounded a difficult afternoon for the Hammers.

It doesn't get any easier for Lopetegui who will have to try and revive West Ham's fortunes without Kudus, who faces the prospect of three games on the sidelines, potentially even more.

Sarr 'changed the game' for Spurs

After the game, Spurs boss Postecoglou revealed the introduction of Sarr in place of Maddison was tactical, and it was a substitution that "changed the game", according to player of the match Kulusevski.

He said: "It's hard to do both things [attack and defend] all the time and it was good to get Pape in, he changed the game for us."

Postecoglou felt Sarr's running power and energy were needed up against a physical West Ham midfield.

He said in his post-match press conference: "I just felt West Ham ask you certain questions in midfield areas and I just felt Pape's running power would help us in the second half. They obviously worked hard in the first half and I thought he could give us some real energy.

"I thought he did really well and he gave us a platform to be really threatening every time we went forward and clinical in our football."

Ange: Derby win reward for our fans

Postecoglou was pleased to reward the Tottenham fans with derby bragging rights after their second-half blitz against West Ham.

When asked about the importance of a London derby win, Postecoglou said: "It's important for our fans, for sure because these are the games they want to feel good about and win obviously.

"Personally for me any game we win I get equal joy out of it as I've always said. Part of the kind of momentum we built in the second half came through the edge the supporters gave us, especially after the second goal.

"You could really feel the atmosphere inside the stadium lift and that pushed us along and we had a 15-20 minute spell where we were outstanding. It goes hand in hand.

"We need the supporters, especially at home, to provide - but to be able to provide we need to give them something in return. Today is hopefully a little bit of a reward for our fans."

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Tottenham are a team steeped in entertainment under Robert Vilahamn. But after keeping a clean sheet in their season opener against Crystal Palace, no team has shipped more goals than Spurs' eight.

It's a pattern that unsettles full-back Ash Neville, the club's tough-tackling defender and current longest-serving player. "When we concede we can't let it become a downhill spiral," she says, speaking exclusively to Sky Sports ahead to facing champions Chelsea this weekend - a team best known for their ruthless scoring prowess.

Spurs have enjoyed a topsy-turvy start to their second campaign under Vilahamn: the league's third-highest scorers, with the second-worst defensive record. Their most recent outing, a 3-0 defeat to Man United, presented one of those frustrating realities where a contradiction exists between performance and scoreline.

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"We started so well at Man United, and it's easy to say, but the game is different if we put our early chances away," Neville says. Sounds obvious, but she's right. Spurs have really grown into their image as a front-footed team since Vilahamn's appointment in July 2023 and are all the better for it.

They overwhelmed Man United in almost every attacking metric on Sunday, registering more shots at goal, more touches in the opposition box, higher possession share and a greater number of final third passes, spending far more time in the offensive half of the pitch than their hosts managed.

The real difference ended up being Elisabeth Terland's expert finishing from two pinpoint Celin Bizet crosses - particularly dispiriting given Bizet's prior association with Spurs. But lessons are being learnt.

"Week by week, we're finding new things to work on," Neville continues. "The losses are hard to take when you feel like the performance has been ok.

"We're in the habit now of players having the bravery to speak up. The question we ask is always 'How can this be better?'

"For fans, I'm sure it's exciting, there are loads of goals and momentum turns in games. But for us, if we take the lead we have to control games. If we go behind, it's about sticking to the game plan and staying relaxed."

Staying relaxed is especially hard against Chelsea, though. Including injury time, Sonia Bompastor's well-drilled charges have spent 73.7 per cent of games in winning positions this season, the second-highest ratio behind only Man United.

Not to be deterred, Neville respects Chelsea's near-perfect start under new boss Bompastor but isn't fazed by their objective lack of weakness. If anything, it acts as an incentive.

"Chelsea have had a really bright start. They are champions of this league and the team everyone wants to beat," she says. "They have pure quality, but I go into every game wanting to beat the opponent. There is no pressure on us, it'll be about what happens on the day."

What are Chelsea's biggest threats, then? "Mayra Ramirez," Neville replies with haste. "She was unbelievable against Arsenal last weekend. They have a great frontline and Ramirez will be a tough one to stop.

"But sometimes we focus too much on the other team, our strength is what we can do, and how we can hurt teams. We work hard on our game plan, and then it's about executing it. I'm a believer in anyone can beat anyone on the day."

This more evolved, dynamic style Spurs understand better how to cope with the demands posed by the league's top sides, but, like most, have a less than favourable record against Chelsea.

Confidence can be gleaned from the fact Tottenham have won four of their last six WSL London derbies, though (albeit not against the Blues, whom they have never beat).

The renewed sense of identity is nevertheless clear and steering the Spurs ship towards improved stability as they enter a crucial run of fixtures, which includes three capital-based rivalries - Chelsea, West Ham and then Arsenal.

"Last year, being Robert's first, we just wanted to do better than the relegation battle of the season before," Neville adds. "But now we need to push. We're invested in the way Robert wants to play and his vision, so we're building in a non-pressured way. It feels positive."

Spurs' trajectory certainly feels fast-tracked, making it all the way to the FA Cup final last season, and earning a highly respectable sixth-place finish. The measure of said progress will face stern examination by Chelsea this weekend - just about the toughest test in town.