October 4, 2020 will be remembered as one of the most memorable days in Premier League history.
Just when we thought we could not get a bigger shock than Tottenham thrashing Manchester United 6-1 at Old Trafford… we were wrong.
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Reigning Premier League champions Liverpool suffered a 7-2 defeat against Aston Villa, who only preserved their top-flight status by one point last season.
The result meant Jurgen Klopp suffered his heaviest ever managerial defeat, surpassing Man City’s 5-0 thrashing of his Liverpool side in 2017 and his Mainz team’s 6-1 loss to Werder Bremen in 2006.
It was also the first time the reigning English top-flight champions had conceded seven goals in a league match since Arsenal against Sunderland in 1953.
Another unwanted record saw the Reds suffer their heaviest defeat since losing 7-2 to Tottenham in 1963.
Ollie Watkins scored a hat-trick inside 39 minutes as other goals from Jack Grealish (2), John McGinn and Ross Barkley embarrassed Liverpool.
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It has, arguably, taken the spotlight off Manchester United, who were dominated by Tottenham in their own backyard.
Bruno Fernandes had given the Red Devils a second-minute lead, before quickfire goals from Tanguy Ndombele and Heung-min Son turned the game in Spurs’ favour.
A 28th-minute red card for Anthony Martial for slapping Erik Lamela helped Tottenham’s cause as Harry Kane got on the scoresheet and Son added a fourth before half-time.
Serge Aurier and a Kane penalty took Tottenham’s tally to six as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer dubbed the loss his lowest moment at Man United.
It was a perfect result for Spurs boss Jose Mourinho, who bossed the Red Devils between 2016 and 2018.
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There was drama elsewhere on Sunday too, as 25 goals were scored across the six games taking place.
Another surprising result occurred when West Ham put three past a hapless Leicester at the King Power in the 12pm kick-off.
Goals from Michail Antonio, Jarrod Bowen and Pablo Fornals put an end to the Foxes’ 100 per cent start to the season.
Elsewhere, Arsenal edged past Sheffield United 2-1, Wolves secured a 1-0 victory against Fulham, while Southampton ran out 2-0 winners over West Brom.
Sunday’s Premier League results
Leicester 0-3 West Ham
Southampton 2-0 West Brom
Arsenal 2-1 Sheffield United
Wolves 1-0 Fulham
Manchester United 1-6 Tottenham
Aston Villa 7-2 Liverpool
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