EPL: Liverpool Maintain Perfect Start As Man U, Man City Set for Today’s Matches

Leicester City took Liverpool to the brink of losing their perfect start to the EPL, but James Milner’s extra time penalty goal ensured that the European Champions maintain their perfect start of eight wins out of eight.

Sadio Mane put the Reds in front on the 40th minute, but James Maddison restored parity ten minutes from full time.

Liverpool are now eight points clear of defending champions, Manchester City, who play today at the Etihad Stadium against Nuno Espirito Santos’ Wolves.

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Their city rivals, Manchester United, will take on Newcastle United while Southampton welcome Chelsea. Arsenal will take on Bournemouth at the Emirate Stadium.

In other matches played yesterday, Brighton compounded Spurs woes with a 3-0 victory while Burnley defeated Everton 1-0.

Norwich lost 1-5 at home to Aston Villa as Watford and Sheffield United settled for a goalless draw.

Crystal Palace disunited West Ham United 1-2.