{"id":4360,"date":"2023-10-01T17:47:05","date_gmt":"2023-10-01T17:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maniainc.com\/sports\/2023\/10\/01\/the-roll-on-epl-gw-7-its-a-spurs-weekend-as-spurs-nick-liverpool-crystal-palace-nick-man-united-and-an-itch-for-city-as-wolves-nick-the-defending-champs-in-a-shocking-turn-of-events\/"},"modified":"2024-09-27T02:21:43","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T02:21:43","slug":"the-roll-on-epl-gw-7-its-a-spurs-weekend-as-spurs-nick-liverpool-crystal-palace-nick-man-united-and-an-itch-for-city-as-wolves-nick-the-defending-champs-in-a-shocking-turn-of-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maniainc.com\/sports\/the-roll-on-epl-gw-7-its-a-spurs-weekend-as-spurs-nick-liverpool-crystal-palace-nick-man-united-and-an-itch-for-city-as-wolves-nick-the-defending-champs-in-a-shocking-turn-of-events\/","title":{"rendered":"The Roll on EPL GW 7: It’s a Spurs Weekend as Spurs Nick Liverpool, Crystal Palace Nick Man United, and an Itch for City as Wolves Nick The Defending Champs in a Shocking Turn of Events"},"content":{"rendered":"

EPL Gameweek 7 was finally played this weekend with Spurs pulling off an impressive, impressive (reiterating much) win against Liverpool. Things went awry, however, for Man United who got their behinds handed to them by Crystal Palace. Even more, in what was a shocking turn of events, Defending Champions and until now unbeaten Man City got nicked by a furious Wolves, giving them an itch back there. Here\u2019s how EPL GW 7 went down.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a Spurs Weekend! Tottenham Nick Liverpool in a Spectacular Matchup<\/h2>\n

Of all the games that needed watching this weekend, we were in bated breath awaiting the clash of the two legends: Spurs and Liverpool. Tottenham have been showing their canines of late but their head-to-head with Liverpool was the match to either confirm or deny their newly-found prowess under coach Ange Postecoglou.<\/p>\n

Son of a\u2026 COYS!<\/h3>\n

Son quickly opened the scoring for Tottenham, by again being in the right place at the right time, putting in a spectacular tap-in in the 36th minute. Liverpool weren\u2019t to be left behind and just before halftime, Cody Gakpo put them level with a spectacular strike in 45 + 4\u2019. Gakpo had been injured moments before, but quickly put two and two together, equalizing beautifully for \u2018The Reds\u2019.<\/p>\n

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Son is turning out to be a tremendous Captain for Spurs. Source: RTE.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Double Reds for Liverpool<\/h3>\n

Things kicked off on a low for Liverpool in the game, however, as Liverpool\u2019s Curtis Jones was shown a red card for a bad foul against Spurs\u2019 Bissouma in the 26th minute. As if in some twisted twist of fate, Liverpool\u2019s Diogo Jota, who\u2019d come on as Gakpo\u2019s substitute, was sent off in the 69th minute.’<\/p>\n

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Diogo Jota wasn\u2019t so lucky and got a red card as well, leaving Liverpool with only 9 players on the pitch. Source: Independent.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Day from Hell for Klopp: Own Goal Denies Liverpool a Point Against Spurs<\/h4>\n

In what must have felt like a day from hell for Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool\u2019s Joel Matip scored an own goal in 90 + 6\u2019, well into stoppage time, handing Spurs their much-coveted victory. The game ended 2-1 in favor of Spurs. Liverpool did play well but they lacked fervor and aggressiveness which were what Spurs flourished in.<\/p>\n

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Joel Matip in awe after scoring the own goal that handed Spurs the win. Source: LE.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Oh Man! This Man Ange Postecoglou!<\/h3>\n

None was prouder of Spurs\u2019 win than their new coach Ange Postecoglou. Oh man! This man Ange Postecoglou is a beast! I mean, the Spurs of today is as incomparable as heaven and earth to the one of last season. Ange, it seems, was a heavensend for Tottenham and boy is he doing the thing! We are so so proud of how he\u2019s turned the team around and we are now even seeing the possibility of Tottenham contending for the League Title this season.<\/p>\n

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Ange knows he\u2019s the man. Source: Fl.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Not Yet ten Hag! Crystal Palace Nick Man United<\/h2>\n

Perhaps another coach who was having a day from down under, Man United\u2019s Erik ten Hag was displeased, to say the least, with their 1-0 defeat by Crystal Palace. Joachim Andersen put Crystal ahead in the 27th minute, with Man United failing to muster up some oomph to at least put in an equalizer.<\/p>\n

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Their faces say it all. Source: Sky.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Decline of Manchester United<\/h3>\n

We\u2019ve spoken a lot about Manchester United\u2019s decline, ever since the days of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer<\/a>. Man United seem stuck in hell and unable, unwilling, or unmotivated enough to get themselves out of the annals of darkness. Erik ten Hag, albeit seeming to have a hold on the situation, has consistently lacked enough push to kick the boys in the behind and have them score some goals. Whatever Man United needs, whoever knows, may as well be prayers. As a fan, I am in terrible awe!<\/p>\n

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An Itch for Man City as Wolves Nick the Defending Champions in a Shocking Turn of Events<\/h2>\n

Before even going into this game, I want to say that Manchester City are a formidable, formidable team. They, however, got an itch yesterday after their unbeaten run was brought to a halt by a furious Wolverhampton Wanderers. Wolves brought on the heat similar to the rage that made Rodri almost choke Nottm\u2019s Gibbs-White<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Own Goal and No Second Goal<\/h3>\n

Things started unraveling when City\u2019s Ruben Dias scored an own goal as early as the 13th minute, with City seemingly out of their form. Julian Alvarez then went on to correct the error, scoring a goal in the 58th minute. His efforts, as it turned out, were not that effective as Wolves\u2019 Hwang Hee-Chan scored their second and winning goal in the 66th minute. The game ended 2-1 in favor of Wolves.<\/p>\n

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Hwang Hee-Chan made the difference in Wolves\u2019 win against Manchester City. Source: Reuters.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What\u2019s Up Pep?<\/h3>\n

The taste this loss left in our mouth was one of confusion. How on earth did City lose this one? Were they all at a party and had some bad biscuits or what on earth allowed City to have their behinds handed to them? Weren\u2019t they the team that won the glorious treble just last season and a treble that they celebrated for more than a month, for that matter? Mr. Pep.. what\u2019s not popping???<\/p>\n

Six for Villa, One for Brighton<\/h2>\n

In what was the funniest result in EPL GW 7, Aston Villa beat a previously tough Brighton a whopping 6-1. I mean, Brighton only managed a single reply goal in a game that had plenty of time, which for Villa allowed them to score 6 good goals.<\/p>\n

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An Ollie Hattrick<\/h3>\n

Ollie Watkins was on fire for Villa, going on to score a hattrick. He scored his first goal in a while last week but was on to add three more this gameweek. Ollie put in his first in the 14th minute, the second in the 21st minute, and topped them off with a cherry third in the 65th minute. A Pervis Estupinan own goal had, by now, already put Villa one ahead in the 26th minute.<\/p>\n

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Ollie Watkins scored a tremendous hattrick, giving Villa 3 of their 6 goals against Brighton. Source: Es.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ansu Fati had also put in Brighton\u2019s only goal in the 50th minute. Villa had not had enough, however, with Jacob Ramsey netting in Villa\u2019s fifth in the 85th minute. Douglas Luiz took his time, and capped Aston Villa\u2019s lead with their sixth goal in 90 + 7\u2019.<\/p>\n

Quadruple Arteta: Arsenal Nick Bournemouth 4-0<\/h2>\n

Arsenal were on fuego yesterday, as they went on to beat Bournemouth 4-0. Bukayo Saka opened the scoring in the 17th minute, before two consecutive penalties, the first converted by Martin Odegaard in the 44th minute, and the second by Kai Havertz in the 53rd minute. Ben White then put the icing on top with his 90 + 3\u2019 goal.<\/p>\n

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Arsenal are getting really good at this thing called football. These two have also been phenomenal for the team. Source: SN.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Arteta, The Man!<\/h3>\n

Arteta is pushing on in his fantastic run, as Arsenal beat Brentford 1-0 in the EFL on Wednesday. He\u2019s become so Arsenal in a way that I now feel that there\u2019s no Arsenal without Arteta. He\u2019s doing a very good job at the club and I can\u2019t wait to see him and the team contend for the Premier League title.<\/p>\n

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Newcastle Nick Burnley After Kicking Manchester City Off the EFL<\/h2>\n

Newcastle have been on a high as they kicked Man City off the EFL Cup on Wednesday with a 1-0 win, before now beating Burnley 2-0 in EPL GW 7. Alexander Isak scored Newcastle\u2019s winning goal against City mid-week and then came on to score the second and winning goal for Newcastle against Burnley, after he converted a 76th-minute penalty. Miguel Almiron scored Newcastle\u2019s first goal in the 14th minute.<\/p>\n

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Like Isak, Almiron is sharpening his shooting skills. Source: Independent.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

First Ever Premier League Victory for Luton Town<\/h2>\n

Newly promoted Luton Town won what was their first-ever Premier League victory after they beat Everton 2-1. Dominic Calvert-Lewin opened the scoring for Everton in the 14th minute but his efforts were too little for a very eager Luton. Tom Lockyer scored the opening goal for Luton in the 24th minute, before Carlton Morris scored their second and winning goal in the 31st minute. All we can say is Congratulations Luton Town and you are now officially welcome to the English Premier League. Hooray!<\/p>\n

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Luton Town finally arrived in the city, marking their official entry into the league with a 2-1 win against Everton. Source: LTFC.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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West Ham Nick Sheffield United<\/h3>\n

On their part, West Ham continued an okay run with a 2-0 victory against Sheffield United. Jarrod Bowen opened the scoring for \u2018The Hammers\u2019 in the 24th minute, before Tomas Soucek put in their second and winning goal in the 37th minute.<\/p>\n

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Brentford Draw Nottm Forest<\/h3>\n

Brentford, in a continuation of their stagnation, drew Nottm Forest 1-1 today, in what was a thrilling encounter. Christian Norgaard opened the scoring for Brentford in the 58th minute with Nottm\u2019s Nicolas Dominguez equalizing in the 65th minute. Both Brentford and Nottm have been stagnant, perhaps in the process of maturing as Premier League clubs, having only been promoted in the last few seasons.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll end this post here for now, and add the results of the games yet to be played at a later time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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