Eight goals from Manchester City
The current champion of the Manchester City nuclear submarine, after a sensational defeat against Norwich in the last round, needed urgent rehabilitation before the fans, and under the warm hand of Josep Guardiola's wards, the modest outsider Watford fell. By the 18th minute, the “townspeople” sent five unanswered goals into the opponent’s goal (four of them were the result of a successful drawing of standard provisions). This is the absolute record of the Premier League.
In the second half, ManCity continued beating the opponent and upset the guests three more times, while midfielder Bernard Silva managed to get the first hat-trick in his career. The best scorer in the history of the club Sergio Aguero was limited to one goal, and he scored from the penalty spot. But most importantly, the team managed to win their biggest victory for all the time of appearances in the Premier League.
The failure of the Catalans
The main sensation of the gaming day took place in Spain, where Barcelona managed to yield to the modest Granada on the road. The Catalans have had one of the worst matches in recent times. It all started with the fact that in the second minute the blue-garnet missed a curious ball.
The guests themselves brought a quick attack, and after shooting the opponent Gerard Pique so badly put his foot in that the ball flew over Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and Ramon Aziz could only send him into the net.
In the future, “Barcelona” did not succeed in absolutely nothing. Even a substitution immediately after the break of Lionel Messi and the young talent Ansumane Fati did not help. Granada conducted the game in a disciplined manner and calmly brought the matter to victory. Moreover, in the middle of the second half, the referee saw a hand game at Arturo Vidal and pointed to the “point”. The eleven-meter confidently realized Alvaro Vadillo. Barcelona have already lost their second match and have given the worst start in Example in 25 years.
Double Lewandowski and Coutinho's debut goal
In Germany, the third crushing victory of the season was won by Bayern. The Munich team left no chance of Cologne returning to the Bundesliga. The account was opened already in the third minute, when Robert Lewandowski went to a rendezvous with the goalkeeper and sent the ball into the net with a rebound from the defender’s leg.
At the very beginning of the second half, the Pole designed a double - after filing a corner, he sent the shell exactly to the far corner. In five meetings of the national championship at the start of the season, Lewandowski already marked nine goals.
Robert could well issue a hat-trick, but allowed to break the penalty Philippe Coutinho, so that he could open his personal account in Bayern. On emotions, the Brazilian also gave an assist to Ivan Perisic - 4: 0. “Cologne” was forced to spend the last half hour of the match in the minority after the removal of Kingsley Ehizibue in the episode with the appointment of a penalty.
Won the leading in the championship of Germany “Leipzig”. The wards of Julian Nagelsman defeated the Werder Bremen on the road, despite the removal of Conrad Lymer after an hour of meeting.
Inter win in Milan derby
In the central match of the Serie A round, Inter in the derby confidently outplayed Milan. Neradzurri had a serious advantage and managed to open an account in the first half, but after watching the replay the referee rightly canceled the goal because of an offside position.
However, at the start of the second half, the guests nevertheless stepped forward. Marcelo Brozovic, after filing the standard, struck someone else's goal. And ten minutes before the end, the rookie of the team, Romelu Lukaku, entered his name in the protocol.
The tall Belgian irresistibly struck his head. It is curious that the players managed to distinguish themselves, who almost fought in the last training session of the blue-blacks. This did not prevent Inter from gaining a fourth victory in four matches and retaining leadership in the standings.
Buffon's incredible record
But the current champion Juventus won a difficult home victory over Verona, and it was the guests in the middle of the first half who managed to open an account. Moreover, for the first time this season, the gates of Turintsev defended Gianluigi Buffon.
Verona earned a penalty, but failed to realize it. Not only that, Samuel Di Carmine himself, apparently embarrassed by the greatness of an experienced goalkeeper, shot into the post, but his finishing partner managed to shoot at the crossbar. But a minute later, fate paid off the debt to the team, and Miguel Veloso, on an incredible trajectory from outside the penalty area, sent the ball to the far nine.
Juventus managed to recoup rather quickly, and Aaron Ramsey also scored a debut goal with Turin from a long distance, although he was helped by a rebound from the defenders of the opponents. At the beginning of the second half, the penalty kicks were already earned by the hosts, and the penalty kick confidently sold to Cristiano Ronaldo.
Well, the entry to the Buffon field was truly historic, because Gianluigi managed to repeat the record of the legendary Paolo Maldini in the number of matches in all tournaments - 902. And in the next game, the 41-year-old goalkeeper will rewrite this achievement. But in terms of the number of meetings in Serie A, Buffon is still behind the former captain of Milan - 641 matches against 647.
Missed moment Golovin
“Monaco” Alexander Golovin again was left without a victory in the championship of France. After an insulting defeat from Marseilles (3: 4), the Monegasques went on a trip to Reims, where they were content with a goalless draw. The only positive outcome of the meeting is that the wards of Leonard Jardim for the first time this season have kept their gates intact.
In general, the game was not the most exciting with a minimum of dangerous moments, but Golovin was one of the few who tried to awaken partners. Ten minutes before the final whistle, the Russian could lead the guests ahead, but the Reims goalkeeper miraculously pulled the ball right out of the nine.
After six rounds, Monaco settled at the bottom of the standings with three points.
The character of Vitessa
But the “Vitesse” Leonid Slutsky managed to win a very difficult victory over the outsider of the Dutch championship “Fortuna”. Ten minutes before the final whistle, the Arnemians were inferior - 1: 2, but in the end they managed to turn the course of the meeting.
The double of Brian Linssen helped the team to get ahead, and in the first minute added, Matush Bero put the point in the match - 4: 2. Vitesse won a fourth victory this season and temporarily broke into the leadership of the Eredivisi.