Bournemouth inflicted a damaging 3-0 defeat on Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, piling further pressure on manager Michael Carrick, while Liverpool secured a 2-0 victory over Brighton and Hove Albion in the day’s English Premier League fixtures.
Newcastle United also recorded a 2-0 away win against Crystal Palace, while Hull City and Brentford shared the points after playing out a 1-1 draw. Sunderland and Leeds United were also scheduled to meet later on Sunday.
The result at Old Trafford was particularly disappointing for Manchester United, who struggled to contain Bournemouth and failed to produce a convincing response after falling behind. The defeat intensified questions over the team’s form and Carrick’s management.
Bournemouth took the lead in the 38th minute when Rayan found the net following a delivery from Marcus Tavernier. Tavernier then doubled the visitors’ advantage before half-time, leaving United with a difficult task in the second half.
Evanilson completed the emphatic victory with a third goal, further frustrating the home supporters. United were unable to find a way back into the contest, and some fans began leaving the stadium before the final whistle.
United captain Bruno Fernandes was left out of the starting line-up after reportedly criticising Carrick’s tactics following the club’s 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como during the week. The Portuguese midfielder remained on the bench as his side suffered another setback.
The defeat left Manchester United in 16th position with seven points, just one point above the relegation zone, according to reports. The club had also gone without a league victory since August 30, increasing the pressure on the manager and players to improve their performances.
At Anfield, Liverpool returned to winning ways at home with a 2-0 victory over Brighton, scoring both goals in the first half to secure all three points.
Liverpool opened the scoring in the 17th minute when Brighton defender Pascal Gross turned Florian Wirtz’s effort into his own net. The hosts capitalised on the opening and struck again four minutes later through Alexander Isak, who finished a pass from Bradley Barcola.
The two quick goals gave Liverpool control of the match and put Brighton under pressure. Despite Brighton’s recent run of strong performances, the visitors were unable to overturn the deficit as Liverpool held on for a valuable victory.
The win was Liverpool’s first home Premier League victory of the season and lifted them to fourth place with 15 points, one point behind Brighton, who remained ahead of them in the table.
Newcastle United also secured an important away victory, beating Crystal Palace 2-0. The result gave Newcastle three points on the road and denied Palace the opportunity to make the most of playing at home.
In another fixture, Hull City and Brentford played out a 1-1 draw. Both teams had to settle for a point after neither side managed to establish a decisive advantage over the course of the match.
The Sunday fixtures formed part of the Premier League’s eighth matchweek of the 2026/2027 season, with the results providing contrasting outcomes for clubs pursuing improved league positions.
While Liverpool strengthened their push towards the top of the table, Bournemouth’s convincing performance at Old Trafford deepened Manchester United’s early-season difficulties. Newcastle also benefited from their victory, while Hull City and Brentford shared the points.
Sunderland were scheduled to host Leeds United in the final Premier League fixture of the day.