Premier League week 1 has 9 matches. Henderson scores 2 goals and provides 1 assist in central midfield in Chelsea's 5-1 victory against Bournemouth.
The week in review
Manchester City, leaders, win 3-0 away at Liverpool without conceding a goal in a major league fixture. Arsenal win 2-1 against Leeds after falling behind in a top 6 clash. João Pedro scores 2 goals in 72 minutes as a centre-forward in Chelsea's 5-1 victory against Bournemouth. Brighton win 2-0 away at Sunderland without conceding a goal despite a red card.
Player of the week D3
J. Henderson (Chelsea) scores 2 goals and provides 1 assist in central midfield in Chelsea's 5-1 victory against Bournemouth. Podium: 2. João Pedro (Chelsea), 3. K. Dewsbury-Hall (Everton).
Forward D3
João Pedro (Chelsea) scores 2 goals in 72 minutes as a centre-forward in Chelsea's 5-1 victory against Bournemouth. Podium: 2. J. Doku (Manchester City), 3. J. McGinn (Aston Villa).
Midfielder D3
Same winner: J. Henderson (Chelsea), already featured above (Player of the week D3). Podium: 2. K. Dewsbury-Hall (Everton), 3. R. Cherki (Manchester City).
Defender D3
R. Calafiori (Arsenal), left-back, scores while Arsenal were trailing to secure a 2-1 victory against Leeds, 5th, in a top 6 fixture. Podium: 2. D. O'Shea (Ipswich), 3. J. Lerma (Crystal Palace).
Goalkeeper D3
G. Donnarumma (Manchester City) makes 6 saves and keeps a clean sheet in Manchester City's 3-0 victory away at Liverpool. Podium: 2. C. Kelleher (Brentford), 3. David Raya (Arsenal).
Performance D3
Same winner: J. Henderson (Chelsea), already featured above (Player of the week D3). Podium: 2. João Pedro (Chelsea), 3. N. Mukiele (Sunderland).
Team D3
Manchester City, leaders, win 3-0 away at Liverpool, 8th, without conceding a goal, in a major league fixture. Podium: 2. Arsenal, 3. Brighton.
Disappointment D3
Liverpool, 8th, lose heavily 0-3 at home against Manchester City, leaders, despite 13 shots and a red card.
Match D3 to remember
Liverpool 0-3 Manchester City. Liverpool, 8th, host Manchester City, leaders, in a major league fixture that becomes a demonstration: 0-3, with a red card. Podium: 2. Ipswich 2-1 Fulham, 3. Crystal Palace 3-1 Nottingham Forest.
D3 Team of the week (4-3-3)
G. Donnarumma (Manchester City), R. Calafiori (Arsenal), J. Lerma (Crystal Palace), D. O'Shea (Ipswich), A. Ouattara (Ipswich), K. Dewsbury-Hall (Everton), R. Cherki (Manchester City), J. Henderson (Chelsea), J. Doku (Manchester City), João Pedro (Chelsea), J. McGinn (Aston Villa).
Key takeaways
Henderson combines 2 goals and 1 assist in 90 minutes of central midfield play. Manchester City dominate Liverpool with 65% possession and 15 shots to 13. Dewsbury-Hall scores while Everton are trailing and provides 1 assist in the 2-2 draw away at Hull City.
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