GAME WEEK 4 - WEEKLY ROUND UP

The final game week before the international break is over, plenty of goals have been scored this weekend; we've seen last gasp winners, spectacular finishes and of course, a hat-trick of hat-tricks. Keep reading to find out everything that happened this weekend.

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Struggling Luton suffer defeat again (Luton 1-2 West Ham)

Luton had a bright start to this contest upon their return to Kenilworth Road, although they weren't able to create any big chances which allowed West Ham to grow into the game and take the lead before half time. Jarrod Bowen got on the end of a searching ball from Lucas Paqueta, a lovely ball into the area. Luton goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski got something on it but not enough to stop West Ham going in front. Bowen's header made him the first West Ham player to score in three consecutive top division away games since the 1930/31 season.

At the start of the second half Emerson thought he'd doubled his side's lead however the goal was quickly ruled out as Michael Antonio was deemed to be in an offside position, it didn't matter though as their second eventually came. Kurt Zouma had had a great game at the back and topped off his performance with a goal, a typical centre back's one at that, the Frenchman headed the ball past Kaminski from a set piece delivery to kill off the game. Luton struggled especially in the second half, barely creating any good chances but they did manage to get a goal in added time. There wasn't enough time for them to mount a comeback but Mads Juel Andersen gave the home fans something to celebrate about. Luton are still pointless so far and in the relegation zone, West Ham on the other hand are doing well as they pick up their third league win in a row..

Spoils shared at Brammal Lane (Sheffield United 2-2 Everton)

Everton finally got up and running in terms of goals this season as Abdoulaye Doucoure put Everton in front within fifteen minutes from a scrappy set piece. The lead didn't last long though, Sheffield United debutant Cameron Archer linked up with striker partner Ollie McBurnie nicely to put his side level, not a bad first impression! The Blades went ahead just in the dying moments of the half thanks to a bit of good fortune, Archer struck the ball well from outside the penalty area, looking for the same corner as he'd found for his first, he hit the post but luckily for him it bounced out onto Jordan Pickford's back. Nothing Pickford could do about it as he wasn't aware of it but Archer didn't care, his effort had resulted in his team having the advantage heading into the interval.

Everton and Jordan Pickford responded well, Arnaut Danjuma got his side back into the game after finshing off a well worked move. Nathan Patterson received the ball out on the right flank and played in a inch perfect ball to Danjuma who met it at the right time to prod home the equaliser. An exciting end to the fixture followed, the final action of the game saw Pickford make a spectacular double save to make sure his side left with a point. A great game of football, both sides are now off the mark. Everton will be disappointed with the result, due to the unlucky Pickford own goal, Everton's winless streak against newly promoted opposition away from home reaches seven games.

Mbuemo saves Brentford at the death (Brentford 2-2 Bournemouth)

Proceedings got under way quickly for Brentford; Mathias Jenson makes Neto looks silly as he finds the net from a free kick, the Cherries keeper tried to redeem himself by clawing away the effort, but goal-line technology awarded the goal as it had already passed the line. A nightmare start for the away side, thankfully for them Dominic Solanke came to the rescue again, firing a low strike under Mark Flekken - a perfect response after going behind.

Bournemouth built on their positive end to the first half, Marcus Tavernier capitalised on a shocking Rico Henry error, nicked the ball and threaded through David Brooks. Brooks stayed calm and put his side into the lead for the first time. Bournemouth were on course for their first victory under new manager Andoni Iraola, however a Milos Kerkez mistake allowed Bryan Mbuemo through on goal to place the ball past Neto and claim his ninth goal involvement in just seven league appearances, a huge relief for the Bees and a day to forget for both left backs.

Super Son leads Spurs to second (Burnley 2-5 Spurs)

The Ange era continues to excite Spurs fans, another comfortable win for them, this time against Vincent Kompany's Burnley. The home side did take the lead early on thanks to Lyle Foster, but Tottenham didn't allow the celebrations to last long. Heung-Min Son scored the equaliser before Christian Romero scored a wonder goal, his first time strike rifled into the top left corner giving his side the lead at the end of the first 45 minutes. Burnley showed good quality in possession, but couldn't stop the away side once they got going.

In what's proving to be a bargain of a signing, James Maddison got his name on the scoresheet again with a curling strike that nestled into the far corner. Despite this moment of class his name wont be on the front page of the paper as Son managed two goals in three minutes to complete his hat-trick, he just loves a goal against the Clarets. Son had played outstanding all game; he averaged a goal for his side every nine touches of the ball in this match. Josh Brownhill scored Burnley's second right at the end but of course it didn't change the result at all, they remain bottom of the Premier League.

Elanga stuns Chelsea (Chelsea 0-1 Nottingham Forest)

Chelsea controlled the first half entirely but weren't good enough in the final third despite all the quality they have there on paper. Nottingham Forest were absorbing the pressure, aiming to catch the Blues out on the counter, they posed a threat on occasion doing this and also from set pieces but neither side could find a way through in the first half.

Former Manchester United player Anthony Elanga scored the only goal of the match minutes into the second half. Moises Caicedo was dispossessed in midfield and Anthony Elanga was slotted through on goal against Robert Sanchez, Elanga calmly rolled the ball into the bottom corner, securing a big win for his side - in fact it's their first against Chelsea in the Prem since 1997. Forest took their chances to give them the advantage then defended for their lives, Chelsea had 76% of the ball but didn't do anything with it, resulting in them suffering a 1-0 defeat. The Blues head into the international break in a bad note, as they are experiencing their worst start to a Premier League season since 1995/96.

Haaland hat-trick helps City beat Fulham (Manchester City 5-1 Fulham)

Surprisingly this game started very slow despite Man City having one of the best teams in the world, the first shot of the game came half an hour in from Julian Alvarez and found the back of the net. Once one went in the goals didn't stop coming, Tim Ream swiftly equalised for Fulham bring the score back to level terms. Moments prior to the break Nathan Ake put City back in front, the goal was looked at by VAR and controversially awarded, much to the frustration of Fulham.

The Ake goal being rewarded didn't matter much in the end as Erling Haaland completed a second half hat-trick to put the game to bed. He scored two strong goals either side of a penalty won by initial goalscorer Alvarez. All three goals were powerfully arrowhead into the bottom left corner to give his side their fourth win in as many games. Haaland's stellar performance made him the quickest player to reach 50 goal involvements in the Premier League, he achieved this in just 39 matches. What a player!

Evan Ferguson's perfect performance (Brighton 3-1 Newcastle)

Roberto De Zerbi's squad responded brilliantly after their shock defeat to West Ham in Game Week 3, an important game against Newcastle to prove themselves and they did just that. Wonderkid Evan Ferguson exploited Nick Pope's blunder to put his team ahead, although at the break it was still all to play for with both teams showing positives.

Evan Ferguson's confidence grew more and more as the game went on, this was highlighted by his optimistic effort on goal from long range, the Irishman found the back of the net to double Brighton's lead. Five minutes later he became a hat-trick hero, a little bit of luck came his way as a deflection wrong footed Pope but they all count. Ferguson is just the 4th player in Premier League history to score a hat-trick before his 19th birthday. Callum Wilson got his name on the scoresheet in additional time but it was just a consolation goal in what was an emphatic display from the Seagulls and a well deserved win. Newcastle had a brilliant start to the season, smashing Aston Villa, but since then haven't been able to get going, they have no lost three games on the trot in the league.

Too little too late from Wolves (Crystal Palace 3-2 Wolves)

The perfect "game of two halves" at Selhurst, a dull first half, then a second filled with action. The first 45 minutes of this fixture saw hardly any opportunities for either side, nothing special in front of goal. The best opportunity fell to Jordan Ayew, however his soft attempt was denied on the line by Wolves defender and captain Max Kilman.

The second half action took place instantly, Edouard broke the deadlock when he met Tyrick Mitchell's cross at the front post and turned it goalwards. The lead didn't last long for Palace, Hee-Chan Hwang made an instant impact off the bench, he scored with a looping header from a free-kick. Eberechi Eze put Palace in front again with some improvised skill in the box before stabbing the ball past Jose Sa. Crystal Palace were creating good chances and were rewarded for it, Eduoard got his brace to take the game a comfortable distance away from Wolves. Matheus Cunha tried to inspire a comeback with his late goal but it wasn't enough so deep into additional time.

The game finished 3-2 Crystal Palace meaning the Eagles have beaten Wolves for the fourth time in a row, this is the first time Palace have accomplished this against an opponent in the top flight since 1992 - Wimbledon suffered those four defeats in a row.

Liverpool ease past Aston Villa (Liverpool 3-0 Aston Villa)

Aston Villa have impressed in recent weeks, nonetheless, they were undone by the Reds in what was a very comfortable victory at Anfield. Klopp celebrated his 300th Premier League game in charge of Liverpool with a commanding performance against Unai Emery's side. Dominik Szoboszlai got his first goal for the club in incredible fashion, Trent Alexander-Arnold's delivery missed everyone in the penalty area and fell outside the box nicely for Szoboszlai to unleash a deadly strike into the back of the net. Last week Marty Cash had an amazing performance, clamming a brace, this week he had a nightmare, scoring an own goal to put Liverpool further ahead. Darwin Nunez's missile of a shot ricocheted off the post, and unfortunately for Aston Villa, hit Cash to redirect it goalwards; a real moment of misfortune for the away side.

Mohammed Salah of course had to get involved, Nunez met a corner at the near post, flicked it onto Salah who provided the finishing touch to ensure Villa wouldnt find a way back into the game. Three consecutive wins for the Reds now and they are unbeaten so far this season, a great way to head into the international break. Aston Villa will need to bounce back after the break, they have a great opportunity to do so as they face Crystal Palace next at home. As for Liverpool they'll hope to extend their winning and unbeaten run at the Molineux against Wolves in Game Week 5.

Gunners leave it late (Arsenal 3-1 Manchester United)

The final game of the weekend didn't disappoint, a historically action packed fixture and this one certainly had that! Marcus Rashford put United in front at the Emirates; Christian Eriksen plays Rashford through on the counter, the winger danced past Ben White and fired his effort off the post and into the net. Arsenal responded instantly as Martin Odegaard went up the other end and scored a tidy goal of his own to take the game back to square one. It was all to play for in the second half.

There was plenty more action in the second half, starting with Arsenal's penalty being overturned; Kai Havertz bellied he was fouled in the box and the referee award it, however after looking at VAR he changed his mind, a decision that shocked fans watching. Manchester United fans were very pleased with VAR, until it went against them to rule out Alejandro Garnacho's 89th minute winner. He was offside by a microscopic amount, but the goal was ruled out and Garnacho was thieved of his heroic moment. Deep into added time Arsenal got the winner, Declan Rice's first goal for the Gunners and what a time to do it, he wheeled off in celebration and the United players were left stunned. Just to rub salt in the Red Devils' wounds, Gabriel Jesus scored Arsenals third in the 101st minute of the game. Jesus was threaded through on goal, stayed composed, sat Diogo Dalot down with a feint: goal. The Emirates erupted. Arsenal are now unbeaten in their last six home games against Manchester United. A perfect end to the game week, drama right to the end.

Written by Isabelle Newnham