Premier League week 2 Saturday results

The second week of this 2022-2023 Premier League season is well underway. Several teams played their second match of the season on Sunday. In this article we pick a few matches with the most interesting story of this matchday. If you want to visit an exciting match yourself, you can book the best Premier League tickets securely online via our online booking system.

Arsenal versus Leicester City

Arsenal had a very descent transfer window so far. Especially with the two signings from Manchester City, they showed their intention to attack the top 4 this season. In order to do that, they need to do something they failed to do in recent years, get off to a good start of the season. Last season it took them 4 games to get some points on the board. This season they won their first game and showed they are really serious in this match against Leicester City. Arsenal won this match with 4-2, thanks to goals by Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli and Granit Xhaka. On own goal by Saliba and a goal by James Maddison gave Leicester their two goals. With 6 from 2 it’s a perfect start for the Gunners.

Brentford versus Manchester United

Manchester United lost their first game of the season and had to travel to London to face Brentford. A tough task for new manager Erik ten Hag, who hasn’t got the team he wants. The Dutch manager is still waiting for the club to get some new signings over the line. The lack of quality showed in this match. Before the half-time break, Brentford already scored 4 goals. In the second half, but teams took it easy and finished the game with a 4-0 victory for Brentford.

Other results

Five other games have been played on Saturday. Two of them, Brighton v Newcastle and Wolverhampton v Fulham, ended in a goalless draw. The missed penalty by Mitrovic was the highlight in these two games. Aston Villa got their first win of the season after beating Everton with 2-1. Southampton and Leeds shared the points in a exciting 2-2. Title favourite Mancherster City had an easy day at the office when beating Bournemouth with 4-0.