Ange Postecoglou secured his first league point as Nottingham Forest manager in a 1-1 draw at Burnley, yet remains winless after a defensive blunder canceled out an early opener.
Defender Neco Williams scored for Forest in just the second minute at Turf Moor, but Jaidon Anthony equalized for Burnley in the 20th minute, aided by Oleksandr Zinchenko, who inadvertently dragged the ball over his own goal line after a weak shot.
Postecoglou aimed for a turnaround after previous losses to Arsenal and Championship side Swansea, the latter resulting in Forest's exit from the EFL Cup. Despite the draw, the Australian manager is still seeking his first win following a typically unpredictable performance.
Postecoglou expressed satisfaction with certain aspects of the game, stating, “It was a tough game. I’m really happy with certain parts of the game. In certain parts of the game, we controlled it well and certainly created enough opportunities.” He acknowledged the team's efforts but noted disappointment in not securing a better result.
In other matches, Manchester United defeated Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford, providing crucial relief for manager Ruben Amorim, while Liverpool maintained their perfect record in the Premier League with a 2-1 victory over Everton.
During the match at Old Trafford, Chelsea's goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was sent off early, which significantly impacted the game. United's Bruno Fernandes scored the opening goal in the 14th minute, followed by a second from Casemiro before he received a second yellow card just before halftime. Trevoh Chalobah scored for Chelsea late in the match, but United held on for their second win of the season.
Amorim commented on the importance of the win, stating, “Every win especially in this moment is important, against a great opponent.”
In the early kick-off, Liverpool took a 2-0 lead against Everton through goals from Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike. Despite a goal from Idrissa Gueye that narrowed the margin, Liverpool secured their sixth consecutive victory in all competitions.
West Ham's manager Graham Potter faced scrutiny after a 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace, describing the situation as a “tough moment” while expressing hope for continued support from the club's hierarchy.
Tottenham managed to draw 2-2 with Brighton after coming back from two goals down, while newly promoted Leeds defeated Wolves 3-1, leaving the Midlands club without a point from their five matches. Fulham also achieved a 3-1 victory against Brentford, marking their second win of the season.
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