14 goals in five matches of Premier League matchday 2

The Premier League produced fourteen goals in five matches on matchday 2, an average of 2.8 a game. The away sides took three wins, the hosts none, and two matches ended level. Three goals came before half-time and eleven after.

Tottenham’s resistance faded in the 62nd minute when Elanga broke the deadlock, finishing from Dedic’s assist as Newcastle grew into the contest after a goalless first half. The visitors doubled their advantage ten minutes later through Wissa, who converted after Woltemade supplied the pass, sealing a 0-2 victory. The goal by Elanga came after sustained pressure, with Newcastle creating chances that exposed gaps in Tottenham’s midfield and defence. Despite having spells of possession, Tottenham failed to generate clear opportunities, their attack lacking cohesion against a disciplined Newcastle backline. The result marked a disappointing afternoon for the home side, who were unable to respond in front of a subdued crowd at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Newcastle’s clinical edge in the final third proved decisive, with both goals arriving in quick succession to settle the outcome.

At Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth drew 1-1 with Everton. Scott found the net in the 41st for Bournemouth, assisted by Evanilson. Bournemouth led 1-0 at the break. In the 90th minute, Tarkowski scored for Everton.

Coventry's resistance was finally broken in the 82nd minute when Millar, assisted by Belloumi, found the net to decide the contest. The goal came after a tightly contested match in which neither side could break through in the first half, ending 0-0 at the interval. Hull City had been active in the transfer market, with recent additions including Joe Gelhardt reclaimed from Leeds United, and they showed the cohesion of a side adapting quickly under manager Jakirovic. Belloumi’s precise contribution for the goal highlighted his impact since arriving at the club, while Coventry struggled to create clear opportunities against a well-organised defence. The visitors’ determination was evident throughout, maintaining pressure without overcommitting, and their persistence was rewarded late in the second half. Coventry fell to defeat against Hull City 0-1.

Trailing 1-0 at half-time, Liverpool responded after the break as Isak equalised in the 60th minute, finishing off a move started by Gakpo. Nottingham Forest regained their lead through Gibbs-White, who converted a penalty in the 70th minute after pressure from the visitors. The Reds pushed for an equaliser and found it in the 82nd minute when Munoz, assisted by Wirtz, struck to salvage a 2-2 draw. The result came amid ongoing transfer activity, with manager Andoni Iraola acknowledging the need for reinforcements in attack, particularly following Mohamed Salah’s departure. Liverpool’s focus on securing Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola, a deal valued at up to £123 million, underscored their intent to strengthen despite already having four wingers in the squad.

Manchester City asserted their dominance at Selhurst Park with a commanding performance, as Rayan Cherki's creative influence and clinical finishing shaped the outcome. The visitors opened the scoring in the 17th minute when Haaland converted Semenyo’s assist, settling City early. Cherki doubled the lead in the 54th minute, finishing off a move initiated by Foden, before Donnarumma inadvertently pulled one back for Crystal Palace with an own goal two minutes later. Cherki restored the two-goal cushion in the 59th minute, his second a composed finish described as a 'small jewel', with Gvardiol providing the assist. Haaland sealed the victory in the 84th minute, converting another Foden pass. Crystal Palace fell to a 1-4 defeat against Manchester City.