Haaland scores 99th goal as Man City tops table after win

Erling Haaland's impressive performance led Manchester City to a 2-1 victory over Brentford at the Etihad Stadium, marking his 99th goal for the club. The match began dramatically with Brentford scoring just 22 seconds in, courtesy of Yoane Wissa's header. However, Haaland quickly turned the tide, netting two goals in the first half to secure the win for City. This victory was crucial as it placed Pep Guardiola's team at the top of the Premier League table. Meanwhile, Liverpool's perfect start to the season was abruptly halted by Nottingham Forest, who claimed a surprising 1-0 win at Anfield. Callum Hudson-Odoi's curling shot from outside the box not only secured Forest's first victory at Anfield since 1969 but also showcased the unpredictability of the league. This defeat for Liverpool allowed Manchester City to leapfrog them in the standings. In other matches, Manchester United achieved a much-needed 3-0 win over Southampton, with goals from Matthijs de Ligt and Marcus Rashford. Southampton's struggles continued as they sought their first point since returning to the Premier League. Crystal Palace managed to salvage a point against Leicester City with a last-minute penalty from Jean-Philippe Mateta, while West Ham also drew 1-1 with Fulham thanks to a late equalizer from Danny Ings. Overall, the weekend's matches highlighted the competitive nature of the Premier League, with unexpected results reshaping the standings and adding excitement as teams vie for top positions early in the season.