Premier League Results (21-24 August 2026): Brighton Thrash Aston Villa, Newcastle Hold Liverpool
Brighton thrash a ten-man Aston Villa (4-0), Newcastle and Liverpool share the points (2-2) after a late penalty, while Arsenal and Manchester City cruise to victory: here's the round-up of Premier League matchday 2 (21-24 August 2026).
Premier League matchday 2 (21-24 August 2026) delivered nine goal-filled fixtures, headlined by Brighton's thrashing of Aston Villa and a wild finish between Newcastle and Liverpool.
Headline results
Brighton gave Aston Villa no way back, winning 4-0: after a Victor Lindelöf own goal (8'), Maxim De Cuyper (18') and a Jack Hinshelwood brace (30' and 31') sealed the rout. Villa's night got worse still with João Gomes sent off in the 40th minute.
In a far tighter contest, Newcastle struck early through Anthony Elanga (5'), before Cody Gakpo levelled for Liverpool (55'). Joe Willock restored the Magpies' lead (57'), but the Reds snatched a point through a Dominik Szoboszlai penalty deep into stoppage time (90'), ending 2-2.
Arsenal kept up their strong start with a comfortable 3-0 win over Coventry, courtesy of Kai Havertz (15'), Bukayo Saka (23') and Martin Ødegaard (49'). Manchester City edged past Bournemouth 2-1 thanks to two late goals from Marc Guéhi (84') and Josko Gvardiol (90'), after the visitors had led through Matthew Tavernier (26').
Other results
- Hull City 2-0 Manchester United (Ajayi 17', Mendy 38')
- Brentford 3-0 Tottenham (Lewis-Potter 12', Janelt 33', Kayode 49')
- Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace (Dewsbury-Hall 42', Barry 53')
- Ipswich 2-1 Sunderland (Emerson 24', J. Clarke 90', vs. Angulo 39')
- Nottingham Forest 0-1 Leeds United (Stach 88')
