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Premier League results: Liverpool and Chelsea win again, Man City go third

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Eden Hazard
Eden Hazard scored a hat-trick as Chelsea beat Cardiff

Liverpool and Chelsea maintained their 100% starts to the Premier League season on Saturday, while Manchester City thumped Fulham to move into third place.

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool beat an out-of-sorts Tottenham at Wembley, before Eden Hazard scored a hat-trick as Chelsea came from behind to thrash Cardiff and knock the Reds off the top of the table on goal difference.

Elsewhere, two second-half goals saw Arsenal edge out Newcastle while Bournemouth easily saw off 10-man Leicester and Wilfried Zaha gave Crystal Palace victory at struggling Huddersfield.

Zaha's winner was a contender for goal of the season that you can watch on Match of the Day at 22:20 BST on Saturday on BBC One and the BBC Sport website (in the UK).

Granit Xhaka's opener for Arsenal was also a superb strike, with the Switzerland international firing in a wonderful long-range free-kick. Mesut Ozil added a second before Ciaran Clark's last-gasp reply.

Watford missed the chance to join Liverpool and Chelsea at the summit as they lost 2-1 to Manchester United at Vicarage Road in the 17:30 BST game.

In the day's early fixture, goals from Georginio Wijnaldum and Roberto Firmino put Liverpool in control before Erik Lamela's late reply for Spurs.

Manchester City made the fastest start in the 3pm kick-offs, with Leroy Sane scoring inside the first two minutes. David Silva and Raheem Sterling added further goals as the champions coasted to victory.

Cardiff took a surprise lead against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge before Hazard took centre stage, although Willian's strike that rounded off the Blues' victory was arguably his side's best of the game.

Ryan Fraser scored two first-half goals to put Bournemouth on their way to victory over Leicester, with Joshua King adding a third before the break from the penalty spot.

Things got worse for the Foxes when Wes Morgan received his second booking after 68 minutes but, after Adam Smith made it 4-0, James Maddison and Marc Albrighton pulled back two goals in the last three minutes.

In the Championship, Leeds remain top of the table thanks to Jack Harrison's late equaliser at Millwall.

And, in the Scottish Premiership, Livingston moved up to third place with a win over Hamilton. They are level on 10 points with second-placed Celtic, and five points behind leaders Hearts.

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  • Comment posted by Lron2408, at 17:58 15 Sep 2018

    How on earth are Chelsea not considered title contenders. Talk sport were saying their target is top 4 after last season?

    Sure City and Liverpool look great but Chelsea have won the league more times in the last 4 years. (Both times after a poor season in recent years)

  • Comment posted by RedRob, at 18:28 15 Sep 2018

    @11 I'm a LFC fan , you're right what you say but I wouldn't take much notice of Talksport it's basically trolls in the disguise of a radio station that creates its own bull.

  • Comment posted by Crazy Jamie, at 17:38 15 Sep 2018

    With the greatest of respect to Watford, who have had a stunning start themselves, I can’t remember another season where three of the ‘big clubs’ have started so well, and all three have room to improve on the field. Could be a fantastic title race for the first time in a while.

  • Comment posted by darlo50, at 19:15 15 Sep 2018

    Has anyone see Harry ???

    The way he disappeared halfway through the World Cup and hasn't been seen at Spurs yet.....I'm starting to think to think he may be in a Kremlin dungeon ?

  • Comment posted by GrantMC, at 18:44 15 Sep 2018

    Minecalm... Liverpool supporters are NOT declaring they'll win the title already! What's up Liverpool on your mind? Grow up!

  • Comment posted by darlo50, at 19:36 15 Sep 2018

    42 Slim.

    Well you were very nearly right.....you said Dire.

    If you'd said Dier you'd have been spot on !

    How this carthorse gets anywhere near an England squad is one of life's real mysteries.

  • Comment posted by User0156147396, at 20:52 15 Sep 2018

    @48 can’t work out whether you’re childish or sexist. Are you saying that Firmino was injured because he is a woman. Wow, what a man. His eyeball was abraded, that hurts - man or woman. Damage to the eye can end a career which is why they give lengthy bans in rugby, a real man/woman’s sport. Vertongen should receive a ban. If you can’t see that I assume someone must have injured your eye.

  • Comment posted by Slim, at 19:28 15 Sep 2018

    Please can someone explain why Spurs played ‘long ball’ football from the start today? Dire.

  • Comment posted by Amos-crickery, at 17:47 15 Sep 2018

    Chelsea are looking very good. And you get the impression they're going to bet better.

  • Comment posted by MerlinTheWizard, at 18:45 15 Sep 2018

    19. Davey bones.. regarding Liverpool, it had been the "easy" games which were where they lost a lot of points in the last 3 or 4 years at least.
    Don't forget how well they do against the "bigger" teams.

    Easy to call a game easy when they win.
    Simple armchair punditry.

  • Comment posted by BRYAN666, at 17:37 15 Sep 2018

    No mention of the famous Championship side 'Frank Lampard's Derby County' in this article - everything okay BBC!?

  • Comment posted by Wormhole, at 05:45 16 Sep 2018

    Oh dear! All those sloppy Spuds "fans" who were ranting on about winning the Premier League... it looks like another trophyless season is awaiting. What a bunch of BOTTLERS! 😂😂😂

  • Comment posted by ian, at 18:41 15 Sep 2018

    Does Martin Keown talk Drivel or Does Martin Keown talk Drivel if he was a beer he would probably be the worst beer in the world.

  • Comment posted by El Tel, at 17:37 15 Sep 2018

    Spurs starting to wither on the vine

  • Comment posted by Toby, at 23:24 15 Sep 2018

    The Spurs players recognised every other team has strengthened and they haven't - they showed a lack of belief and the writing is on the wall for their season.

    Chelsea and LFC demonstrated they are genuine title contenders. Not sure what Man Utd demonstrated but City showed they're coming back with a vengeance. interesting games ahead.

  • Comment posted by chrisklopp31, at 22:08 15 Sep 2018

    @53 really? Is that all you have got? Goal difference, chelsea have a one goal better difference than us, and you celebrate this? Wow you are sad.

  • Comment posted by GrantMC, at 18:48 15 Sep 2018

    Simon demaline... you're right Liverpool and citeh won't win all their games but from your post I think you have a leaning towards manure. Here's a statement for you, Utd certainly, definitely will drop more points than Liverpool and citeh! Utd have a simple start this season and have already dropped points against easy fodder. Utd will NOT be in the title run in!

  • Comment posted by User0071809381, at 18:42 15 Sep 2018

    Chelsea are in bed with our Russian enemies

  • Comment posted by darlo50, at 19:30 15 Sep 2018

    22 ian.

    A good point about Martin Keown, though you have overlooked Glen Hoddle and Gary Neville.

    Both awful, though Hoddle probably edges it with his girly voice !!!

  • Comment posted by geldawg, at 00:39 16 Sep 2018

    Only fools believe this stage of the season means anything. Dips in form, injuries, bad decisions, cup competitions. Don't wrote off Man U, Spurs or Arsenal yet. Potential to be closest PL season yet.

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