Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal, the first in the current English league season and the second of the season, gave Manchester United a 2-1 victory over Everton at Goodison Park on matchday 10.
Starting again among the Red Devils’ substitutes in league games, the Portuguese striker came on as a substitute for the injured Anthony Martial in the 29th minute to make his Premier League debut in the 44th minute, driving a turnaround.
An earlier superb goal by Nigerian Alex Iwobi in the fifth minute gave the Toffees the lead, annulled by Anthony in the 15th minute when Bruno Fernandes returned the ball, allowing Martial to serve the Brazilian striker.
The Brazilian, who signed from Dutch side Ajax in the final days of the summer transfer market, became the first player in Red Devils history to score in the club’s first three matches in the competition.
Ronaldo, on the other hand, is not in the best shape, but this Sunday he returned to the “foot feeling”, scoring the first goal of the season on September 15 in Chisinau from a penalty in the victory. against the Sheriff, for the Europa League.
At United, who are now fifth with 15 points, besides Bruno Fernandez and Ronaldo, Diogo Dalot was also among the first, while Ruben Vinagre did not leave the Everton bench (12th, 10 points).
Arsenal retained their lead in the competition after beating Liverpool (3-2), in contrast to Fulham’s Marco Silva, who suffered their second straight loss to West Ham (2-1).
At the Emirates Stadium in London, the Gunners have never been at a disadvantage in a match, facing Gabriel Martinelli’s first-minute precision shots and Bukayo Saki’s encore (45+5 and 76). the last penalty, in response to the goals of the Reds, was scored by Darwin Nunez (34 minutes) and Roberto Firmino (53), taken by the Portuguese Diogo Jota.
In the North England team, the Portuguese Fabio Carvalho was an unused substitute, as well as Cedric Soares in the home team. Mikel Arteta launched Fabio Vieira in the final minutes.
With this result, Arsenal remain isolated at the top of the Premier League with 24 points, one more than champions Manchester City (second), with Tottenham last on the podium with 20. Liverpool, with the other hand are 10. th, s 10.
Earlier, also in the English capital, Fulham, with Joao Paligna in the holders, even got off to a good start at West Ham after a five-minute goal from Andreas Pereira.
However, Jarrod Bowen (29) from the top mark, Scamacca (62) and Mihail Antonio (90+1) turned around for the Hammers, who are now in 13th place with 10 points, while Marco Silva team ninth, from 11.
In the first game of the day, Crystal Palace dominated Leeds’ reception 2-1 with a comeback and returned to victory with a second-place finish in the tournament thanks to goals from Odsonne Edouard (24) and Eberechi Eze (76). ).
Pascal Struik (20) opened the scoring for Peacocks, who are tied for 14th with the Eagles, both with nine.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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