Arsenal, Brighton claim landmark wins in Premier League matchweek 9
Arsenal secured a historic victory at Anfield while Brighton recorded their first-ever away win against Manchester City.
At a glance
- Liverpool failed to register a shot on target at Anfield for the first time in Premier League history
- Brighton secured their first-ever away victory against Manchester City in any competition
- Manchester United have now failed to score in four of their opening nine Premier League matches
- Brentford won 2-0 with just one shot on target and 0.46 expected goals
Arsenal defeated Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield in a match where the hosts failed to register a single shot on target for the first time in Premier League history, despite attempting 17 shots. Brighton achieved a milestone by recording their first-ever away victory against Manchester City in any competition, ending a run of 17 unsuccessful visits.
Chelsea defeated Manchester United 2-0, extending the visitors' scoring drought to four matches without a goal in their opening nine league fixtures this season. Brentford won 2-0 against Nottingham Forest despite recording just one shot on target, while Bournemouth defeated Leeds United 2-0 despite the visitors controlling over 56 per cent of possession.
Why it matters
The results highlight unexpected outcomes and statistical anomalies in the Premier League season, with traditional attacking sides struggling and smaller clubs achieving historic milestones.
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