Premier League 2023-2024: Exciting Start with Manchester City and Newcastle United Dominating Opening Round
The curtains came down on Monday evening as the first round of the new Premier League season (2023-2024) concluded. Defending champions, Manchester City, kicked off the new campaign with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Burnley in the opening match. Meanwhile Newcastle United recorded the biggest win of the round, thrashing Aston Villa 5-1.
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In an action-packed first round, seven teams managed to secure victories, with each of them sharing the top spot in the English league table, accumulating three points each. On the other hand, three matches ended in draws resulting in six teams occupying the second place each with one point.
Here is the current standings after the first round of Premier League 2023-2024:
| Team | Points |
|---|---|
| Newcastle United | 3 |
| Brighton | 3 |
| Manchester City | 3 |
| Arsenal | 3 |
| Crystal Palace | 3 |
| Fulham | 3 |
| Manchester United | 3 |
| Brentford | 1 |
| Tottenham | 1 |
| Bournemouth | 1 |
| Chelsea | 1 |
| Liverpool | 1 |
| West Ham United | 1 |
| Nottingham Forest | 0 |
| Everton | 0 |
| Sheffield United | 0 |
| Wolverhampton | 0 |
| Luton Town | 0 |
| Burnley | 0 |
| Aston Villa | 0 |
Here are the results from the matches played in the first round of the Premier League 2023-2024 season:
- Burnley 0-3 Manchester City
- Arsenal 2-1 Nottingham Forest
- Bournemouth 1-1 West Ham United
- Brighton 4-1 Luton Town
- Everton 0-1 Fulham
- Sheffield United 0-1 Crystal Palace
- Newcastle 5-1 Aston Villa
- Brentford 2-2 Tottenham
- Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool
- Manchester United 1-0 Wolverhampton
The first round showcased exhilarating performances with Manchester City and Newcastle United setting the early pace. With their outstanding victories both teams have demonstrated their intent to challenge for the Premier League title this season. Fans can eagerly anticipate more thrilling matches in the coming weeks as the competition heats up.
