Premier League Result: Brighton 2, Wolves 2
In a thrilling match on Saturday, Matheus Cunha of Wolves netted a brilliant equaliser during stoppage time to secure a 2-2 draw against Brighton. The match saw Wolves retrieve a two-goal deficit to rescue a point, elevating them from the bottom of the Premier League standings.
Evan Ferguson from the Republic of Ireland secured a goal for Brighton in the 86th minute, supplementing the first-half goal by Danny Welbeck to put the home team comfortably in the lead. However, Rayan Ait-Nouri made it 2-1 in the 88th minute, sending home a distant ball post corner-kick and setting the stage for an exciting end to the game.
Despite being in a promising 4-against-1 situation for a third goal, Brighton missed the opportunity. The Wolves took advantage and Cunha got the ball into the net in the third stoppage minute, resulting in an unexpected draw. This point, which is Wolves’ second of the season, has moved them up to the 19th position with two points. They are one point ahead of Southampton and one behind Crystal Palace, while Brighton sits fifth with 16.
Also, in another gripping game, Brentford dramatically backed down from being down two goals to seal a 4-3 victory over 10-man Ipswich Town, thanks to Bryan Mbeumo’s brace. Ipswich, newly promoted, had taken the lead in the initial 31 minutes with goals from George Hirst and Republic of Ireland midfielder Sam Szmodics. However, Brentford responded with goals from Yoane Wissa, an own goal, and Mbeumo’s second half penalty to turn the tables.
In the football world, Ipswich were cut down to 10 players following Harry Clarke’s dismissal, the defender who was, unfortunately, responsible for an own goal and a penalty given away earlier. Despite being at a disadvantage, Ipswich managed to equalise through Liam Delap in the 86th minute only for Mbeumo to clinch the win in added time with a distant strike.
Worryingly, Irish player Chiedozie Ogbene exited the field on a stretcher following a late first-half injury.
In Manchester City’s recent clash against Southampton, Erling Haaland’s early strike secured a 1-0 victory for the champions, guiding them to a provisional lead in the premier league table. Following their nine matches, Pep Guardiola’s squad stands two points ahead of Liverpool with 23 points. In contrast, Southampton lags behind, yet to secure a victory since their return to top-flight football, only holding a single point to their name.
The game saw Erling Haaland ending his three-match Premier League goal draught in the fifth minute. After a duel with defender Jan Bednarek, the Norwegian international managed to secure a goal, falling backwards while also landing the ball in the net. Southampton, despite being given a golden opportunity to equalise just before halftime, squandered their chance as Cameron Archer’s shot bounced off the bar.
Aston Villa’s match against Bournemouth ended in a draw, with Evanilson securing a last-minute equalising goal for Bournemouth, which balanced out Ross Barkley’s earlier goal for Villa. The nail-biting finish left Villa fans exasperated, but Unai Emery’s team extended their unbeaten run to 11 games in all matches, and currently sit third in the league with 18 points.
Fresh off another victory in the Champions League, Villa kicked off their match by relentlessly attacking Bournemouth’s goal, though they wasted several opportunities. However, they eventually found the back of the net when substitute Barkley netted from close quarters in the 76th minute, thanks to a setup from Leon Bailey. Meanwhile, Evanilson’s last-ditch effort in the form of a header in the 96th minute, salvaged a point for his team which was scarcely merited, leaving them at 10th position in the league with 12 points.