Liverpool beat Bournemouth 4-2 on opening day at Anfield after Diogo Jota’s death, with the win coming late. Liverpool also edged past Newcastle with a late winner from Rio Ngumoha and then beat Arsenal after Dominik Szoboszlai scored a decisive free-kick. Manchester City lost 2-0 at home to Tottenham and then lost 2-1 away to Brighton. Everton won at their new Hill Dickinson Stadium, and Sunderland began their return to the top flight with two wins from three. Multiple match moments and tributes were recorded across late August.
"Reigning champions Liverpool left it late to beat Bournemouth 4-2 on the opening day of the season in their first league game back at Anfield following the death of Diogo Jota. The Reds also squeaked past Newcastle thanks to Rio Ngumoha and then Arsenal, after Dominik Szoboszlai's stunning free-kick, which won goal of the month."
"Meanwhile, Manchester City lost 2-0 at home to Tottenham and 2-1 away to Brighton, Everton christened their new home, Hill Dickinson Stadium, with a win, and Sunderland made a strong start on their return to the top flight with two wins from three."
"15 August Fans remember Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash last summer, with tributes near Anfield. Photograph: Adam Vaughan/EPA 16 August Martin Dubravka of Burnley cannot reach a strike by Richarlison at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Photograph: Justin Setterfield/Getty 16 August Diego Gomez of Brighton gets shirty during the 1-1 draw with Fulham. Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty"
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