Liverpool win but star’s reaction says it all as red card drama divides opinion — EPL Wrap
Tottenham showed there is life after Harry Kane with a 2-0 win over Manchester United as Liverpool shrugged off a red card for Alexis Mac Allister to beat Bournemouth 3-1.
Spurs were playing for the first time at home since record goalscorer Kane departed for Bayern Munich.
But in Ange Postecoglou’s first match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the home side showed promising signs of a new era as Pape Sarr’s strike and Lisandro Martinez’s own goal continued United’s sluggish start to the season.
Erik ten Hag’s men escaped with a 1-0 victory at home to Wolves on Monday despite being outplayed.
This time United were punished as they faded after a bright start. Bruno Fernandes should have headed the visitors in front midway through the first-half.
Spurs ended the opening period in the ascendency as Pedro Porro rattled the crossbar.
And the Postecoglou’s men got their reward when Sarr smashed home his first goal for the club on 49 minutes.
A comedy of errors summed up United’s day for the second goal as Ben Davies failed to connect with Ivan Perisic’s cross and Martinez could only turn it beyond the flat-footed Andre Onana.
United’s decision not to rival Bayern with a bid for Kane will now face more scrutiny as they looked toothless without new striker Rasmus Hojlund due to injury.
LIVERPOOL OVERCOME HORROR START TO GET WIN
Liverpool recovered from a terrible start and the controversial loss of Alexis Mac Allister to get their frist win of the season.
Bournemouth had lost 9-0 on their visit to Anfield a year ago but led inside three minutes when Antoine Semenyo drilled into the far corner.
Liverpool needed some inspiration to kickstart their season after a 1-1 draw at Chelsea last weekend.
Luis Diaz provided it as he
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