Brighton thrash Wolves away, Bees crush Fulham

Brighton banked a British record transfer fee that could rise to £115 million for Caicedo on Monday. But the Seagulls continue to soar under Roberto De Zerbi despite seeing their best players picked off by the Premier League's elite. Kaoru Mitoma may be the next big-money departure and the Japanese international opened the scoring in stunning style at Molineux as he slalomed past four Wolves defenders before producing a classy finish.

Wolves had thoroughly outplayed Manchester United despite losing 1-0 at Old Trafford on Monday. But they had no answer to Brighton's speed of passing and movement as the visitors scored three times in the first 10 minutes of the second half. Mitoma teed up Pervis Estupinan to smash home for 2-0 before Solly March scored twice from Julio Enciso assists.

Wolves pulled a goal back through Hwang Hee-chan, but a chastening afternoon for Gary O'Neil's men wiped away the optimism surrounding their performance at United. Brentford are also making light of the absence of the suspended Ivan Toney as they won 3-0 at Fulham. Yoane Wissa pounced on an error from Issa Diop to open the scoring just before half-time.

Bryan Mbeumo doubled the Bees' lead from the penalty spot after Fulham captain Tim Ream was sent off for a second yellow card. Mbeumo then rounded off the scoring in stoppage time to lift Brentford up to second. Tottenham aim to get the Ange Postecoglou reign up and running later when they host Manchester United in their first home game since the departure of Harry Kane. Champions Manchester City are in action at 21.00 CEST when they host a Newcastle side that began the day on top after a 5-1 thrashing of Aston Villa on the opening weekend of the season.

 

August 19, 2023