Premier League 2018/19: Six best moments from this weekend

Wolves
Wolves won their first game of the season.

The premier league always has its fair share of great moments. A weekend without drama, action, anticipation is a weekend wasted. Gameweek four had a few classic moments which includes the best goal, best miss or even the best goalkeeping howler all collected together in our best moments of the weekend.

Only three teams have maintained a 100 percent record so far in league with West Ham United languishing at the bottom, yet to register a single point from the four games played. Liverpool are looking the favourites at the moment with Chelsea keeping up the pace just behind. Watford is the surprise package of the season so far with four wins out of four and will be looking to continue that record when they face Jose Mourinho's side after the International break.

With all the actions unfolding in front of our eyes, here are the six best moments from this weekend.


#1 Best Goalkeeping Blunder

Leicester City v Liverpool FC - Premier League
Alisson's howler allowed Leicester City to score.

Jurgen Klopp was impressed by his goalkeeper's performances until the game against Leicester City. Liverpool have so far maintained a 100 percent win record along with a 100 percent defensive record with three clean sheets from their first three games. Jurgen Klopp hailed Alisson and Van Dijk for their victories against both Crystal Palace and Brighton.

But in recent times, a Liverpool goalkeeper not committing a howler is something unknown. Alisson made sure that he wasn't an exception to this when he tried a Cruyff turn past a Leicester attacker in his own box, but failed miserably and cost Liverpool a goal. He tried a similar trick against Brighton, which he pulled off successfully, but he must realise that in the Premier League, you cannot expect to pull those sort of tricks every weekend against opposition. Though it didn't make much difference in the end, we should chalk this one up as a learning curve for the Brazilian keeper.


#2 Best Save

Cardiff City v Arsenal FC - Premier League
The Cardiff Goalkeeper had already saved two penalties this season.

Cardiff has endured a difficult start to the season, but Philippines international keeper Neil Etheridge is gradually making a significant name for himself in the Premier League - and did himself no harm on Sunday despite his side's 2-3 defeat to Arsenal.

The highlight of his performance was an outstanding point-blank save with his legs to deny Nacho Monreal from doubling Arsenal's lead in the first half, having already been beaten by a Shkodran Mustafi header from a corner. He has also saved two penalties from the previous three games. If Cardiff want to stay up in the top flight for the next season, then they will need these kind of performances from their goalkeeper week in and week out.

#3 Best Assist

Cardiff City v Arsenal FC - Premier League
Both the Arsenal center forwards were on fire against Cardiff City.

Since Aubameyang arrived at Arsenal, Lacazette has more often than not found himself coming off from the bench. The fans, however, wanted to see both of them play together and see how they can terrorise defences with their pace and skill.

Against Cardiff, Unai Emery started with both of them and boy didn't they perform well. The link-up play between them was mesmerizing to watch, and the Arsenal fans will be loving the blossoming partnership between Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang up front. Their understanding was evident when Lacazette's made a silky assist to Aubameyang for Arsenal's second goal. This partnership could be Arsenal's saving grace this season in their pursuit of a top four finish.


#4 Best Scenes in the Away End

West Ham United v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Premier League
Wolves players celebrate their win against West Ham United.

Wolverhampton Wanderers recorded their first win in the top-flight English football over six years at West Ham United on Saturday. They left it until three minutes into stoppage time before Adama Traore broke the deadlock which sparked wild scenes in the visiting support in the process.

Moreover, it was a sense of relief, as they looked to be heading for their third point from four games despite impressive performances against Leicester and Manchester City. The win, though, would be a confidence booster for them going further into the season, while West Ham suffered four straight defeats in a row.

#5 Best Miss

Leicester City v Liverpool FC - Premier League
Salah missed a glorious chance to put Liverpool ahead in the opening stages of the game.

Mohamed Salah is known for his deadly finishing and silky touches. He had a decent start to the season, which all points to another impressive goal haul after scoring twice in his first three games. However, his miss against Leicester on Saturday, unfortunately, set the tone for poor individual performance.

Salah had the goal at his mercy from around 12 yards out, following Firmino's shot in the opening minutes. But somehow he dragged it wide of the near post with his strong left foot. One of those days which he would like to forget and move on to the next game.


#6 Best Goal

Manchester City v Newcastle United - Premier League
Walker scored with a fierce shot from 25 yards out.

The best way to round things off is with the best strike of the weekend, coming from Manchester City's Kyle Walker. His thunderous low strike from 25 yards was the difference between the two sides as City saw off Newcastle by two goals to one.

He has never scored for City before, but what a time to score your first goal for the club, hammering an effort low to Martin Dubravka's right to ensure the Citizens head into the International break with their confidence high after previously dropping points against Wolves last weekend.

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Edited by Ben Roberts
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