Elliot Anderson’s near-perfect display, Marcus Tavernier’s barrage and other things you probably missed

THIS season, we’re urging Dream Team managers to reflect on the weekend action in detail. Journey through our DEEP DIVE for a concise, notes-style round-up of the latest Premier League games. Ipswich 0 – 2 Liverpool Goals: Isak (x2) Assists: Gakpo (x2) Isak burst out the blocks on Friday night Credit: Getty Possession: Ipswich 45% – 55% Liverpool Shots: Ipswich 14 – 10 Liverpool xG: Ipswich 0.7 – 0.7 Liverpool Gakpo (10 pts) has assisted all three of Isak’s (16 pts) goals so far this season. The Swedish striker is the joint-top performer of the Gameweek as things stand. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! Szoboszlai (5 pts) registered three shots on target in the first half but all from range. Araujo (4 pts) replaced Frimpong at right-back and instantly contributed to Liverpool’s first clean sheet of the season. Palacios (7 pts) impressed on home debut for Ipswich with four tackles and three bonus points. Enciso (4 pts) was a bright spark for the Tractor Boys once again with six shots (two on target). Most read in Football Liverpool created very little after Isak’s quickfire brace. Newcastle 2 – 2 Bournemouth Goals: Barnes, Ramsey; Tavernier, Thiaw Assists: Hall, Barnes; Scott (x2) Tavernier was the Cherries’ biggest threat at St James’ Park Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Possession: Newcastle 58% – 42% Bournemouth Shots: Newcastle 8 – 17 Bournemouth xG: Newcastle 0.7 – 1.5 Bournemouth Barnes (12 pts) is currently ranked third among midfielders after a stunning goal and fortunate fantasy assist. Hall (5 pts) earned a bonus point in addition to his assist — he’s one of three defenders on six bonus points after three Gameweeks alongside Tarkowski and Wieffer. Tavernier (13 pts) registered four shots on target in total and top-scored among all midfielders over the weekend — he has been the Cherries biggest threat so far. Scott (11 pts) earned three bonus points on top of his two assists — half his 10 PPM came from five fouls won. Bournemouth are yet to win this season despite having taken the lead in all three outings — they’ve lost seven points from goals conceded after the 87th minute. Brentford 1 – 1 Sunderland Goals: Janelt; Le Fee Assists: Damsgaard; Isidor Unlike last season, Le Fee made no mistake from the spot at the Gtech on Saturday Credit: Offside via Getty Images Possession: Brentford 49% – 51% Sunderland Shots: Brentford 12 – 14 Sunderland xG: Brentford 1.3 – 1.9 Sunderland Only five midfielders have earned more points than £2.3m Janelt (10 pts) at the time of writing — the German’s finish was expertly executed. Ranked third among Dream Team defenders overall, centre-back Collins (1 pt) suffered an injury after 17 minutes. Kayode (1 pt), Sangare (0 pts) and Ouattara (1 pt) were all hooked at half time. Defender Meunier (3 pts) was deployed as Sunderland’s left winger before being replaced by Hume (2 pts) in the 64th minute. Xhaka (3 pts) is the only player in his position to have collected seven bonus points at this stage with Sadiki (4 pts) one of three midfielders on six. Le Fee (11 pts) was seemingly confirmed as the Black Cats’ first-choice penalty taker — he shared duties with Diarra last season but the Senegal international is currently injured. Brighton 1 – 1 Leeds Goals: Vuskovic; Bogle Assists: De Cuyper; Tanaka Brighton came from behind to draw 1-1 Credit: Reuters Possession: Brighton 67% – 33% Leeds Shots: Brighton 20 – 10 Leeds xG: Brighton 1.9 – 2.7 Leeds Vuskovic (11 pts) got off the mark for the Seagulls with a header to salvage a point — he scored six Bundesliga goals in 28 appearances on loan at Hamburg last season. Gross (1 pt) picked up yellow card but had five shots worth 0.61 xG and probably should have won it for the hosts late on. Boscagli (3 pts) created five chances from left-back as Kadioglu (3 pts) switched over to right-back to cover for the injured Wieffer. Goalscorer Bogle (13 pts) banked a clean sheet as he was replaced in the 61st minute, before Brighton’s equaliser. Justin (4 pts) is Dream Team’s leading defender right now on 32 points — he replaced the injured Rodon in the back three as Gudmundsson (3 pts) returned at wing-back. Calvert-Lewin (3 pts) had two big chances worth a combined 0.83 xG. Fulham 2 – 3 Crystal Palace Goals: King, Palacios; Mitchell (x2), Chilwell Assists: Nketiah, Pino, Kamada A rare goalscorer delivered Pierre Sage his first Premier League win Credit: Getty Images Possession: Fulham 64% – 36% Crystal Palace Shots: Fulham 25 – 10 Crytsal Palace xG: Fulham 3.1 – 2 Crystal Palace Fulham and Coventry are the only Premier League teams yet to pick up a point this season. King (10 pts) has been a rare positive for the Cottagers so far at No10 but there are already rumours of changing room discontent focused at Arbeloa. Garcia (2 pts) and Palacios (10 pts) had five shots each. Henderson (3 pts) made five saves as Palace weathered a storm — only Newcastle have conceded more shots in the league to date. Disasi (6 pts) earned 9 PPM via four interceptions and two blocks. Manchester City 1 – 0 Coventry Goals: Haaland Assists: Semenyo Another 12 points for Haaland Credit: Getty Possession: Man City 78% – 22% Coventry Shots: Man City 15 – 12 Coventry xG: Man City 1.8 – Coventry 1.2 Gvardiol (10 pts) was once again the pick of Man City’s defenders with four tackles and a bonus point on top of the clean sheet. Anderson (5 pts) fell 1 PPM short of maximum bonus points with an impressive all-round performance — he made more passes than Coventry. Cherki (6 pts) had three shots and created three chances before he was replaced by Foden (2 pts) midway through the second half. Enzo Maresca’s side are top of the league after three outings. Thomas (4 pts) made four interceptions and created a big chance while goalkeeper Rushworth (4 pts) made four successful claims on his way to a bonus point. Frank Lampard’s side are the only top flight team yet to score or earn a point in 2026/27. Nottingham Forest 0 – 0 Tottenham The controversial moment Credit: Getty Possession: Forest 41% – 59% Spurs Shots: Forest 12 – 11 Spurs xG: Forest 0.7 – 1.6 Spurs Delap (2 pts) started up front over Igor Jesus but mustered just 0.04 xG and 0.06 xA in 74 minutes. Williams (8 pts) was perhaps unlucky to have a goal ruled out by VAR but his advanced positions under Glasner are encouraging. Savio (4 pts) completed five successful dribbles in 61 minutes. Gallagher (7 pts) earned three bonus points via 9 PPM, mostly through five fouls won. Spurs are still waiting for their first league goal of the season. Hull 0 – 0 Aston Villa Emery is still waiting for his side’s first goal this season Credit: 2026 PA Media Possession: Hull 26% – 74% Villa Shots: Hull 11 – 13 Villa xG: Hull 0.6 – 1.7 Villa Tzolakis (7 pts) is Dream Team’s leading goalkeeper having kept three consecutive clean sheets in the league. Ajayi (6 pts) and Mendy (9 pts) are both among the top seven defenders as the Tigers boast the best defensive record in the top flight after three games. Midfielder Belloumi (7 pts) caught the eye again with three tackles and three bonus points via six interceptions. Suzuki (10 pts) was the only goalkeeper to bank a double-digit haul over the weekend. Hemmings (4 pts) registered the Villains’ first (and only) shot on target of the season — the teenager also created a big chance. Villa, Spurs and Coventry are the three teams yet to score a league goal. Everton 2 – 2 Manchester United Goals: George, Maitland-Niles; Mbeumo, Sesko Assists: Hackney; Mainoo, Shaw Maitland-Niles came to the rescue in stoppage time Credit: Getty Possession: Everton 45% – 55% Man United Shots: Everton 18 – 14 Man Utd xG: Everton 1 – 0.7 Man Utd George (12 pts) started on the left wing and notched three bonus points on top of his goal via four successful dribbles and three fouls won. Only three midfielders have had more shots on target than Dewsbury-Hall (6 pts) this season. Tarkowski (3 pts) and Branthwaite (6 pts) made four blocks each but the latter reach three bonus points with an extra interception. 17.1%-owned Maguire (0 pts) is the third-most popular defender in the game but he failed to add to his tally after picking up a yellow card. Shaw (8 pts) was good value for three bonus points in addition to his assist — the Red Devils appeared destabilised after he was replaced by Mazraoui (1 pt) late on. Fernandes (2 pts) had four shots and created two chances but nothing of note. Man United have had the most shots (68) in the league this season. Sesko (8 pts) will be pushing to start after his goal off the bench. Arsenal 2 – 1 Chelsea Goals: Havertz, Odegaard; Rogers Assists: Rice, Tzolis; Hato Odegaard looks in fine form Credit: Getty Possession: Arsenal 55% – 45% Chelsea Shots: Arsenal 16 – 13 Chelsea xG: Arsenal 2.1 – 0.4 Chelsea Odegaard (12 pts) created two big chances on his way to an xA of 0.88 in addition to his goal — he looks back to his best. Tzolis (8 pts) earned the most PPM (8) in the fixture and registered his second assist of the campaign, creating four chances in total. Saka (6 pts) had three shots on target. Martinez (5 pts) made eight saves, the most in a single fixture among all goalkeepers this season. Joao Pedro (2 pts) won six fouls but mustered a personal xG of just 0.01 against Arsenal’s formidable defence. 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