Liverpool Beat Brighton, Manchester United Lose 3-0 to Bournemouth

Liverpool beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 at Anfield to claim their first home league win of the Premier League season. The home side's goals both came in the first half. Brighton player Pascal Gross turned Florian Wirtz's shot into his own net in the 17th minute. Four minutes later, Alexander Isak touched in Bradley Barcola's pass first time to make it 2-0.

Manchester United suffered a heavy defeat to Bournemouth. Rayan put the Cherries ahead in the 38th minute, and Marcus Tavernier extended the lead just before half-time. After Evanilson's third goal, some fans in the stands left the stadium. When the match ended, whistles rang out from the pitch, showing how difficult Carrick's position has become.

With this result, United dropped to 16th place on seven points, one place above the relegation zone. The team has not won a league match since beating Ipswich Town 5-2 on 30 August. Bruno Fernandes not starting the match in the starting XI also drew attention. The player had criticised Carrick's tactics after the Como match.

Liverpool rose to fourth place with 15 points from this win. Brighton are third, one point ahead. Leaders Manchester City are top on 21 points despite losing 2-1 to Aston Villa on Saturday. Arsenal are second on goal difference.

In other matches, Newcastle United extended their winning run by beating Crystal Palace 2-0 away. Hull City drew 1-1 at home with Brentford.