Here’s a clean, accurate, and fully sourced roundup of today’s biggest matches across the Premier League and LaLiga match-by-match facts, tactical reading, and what these results mean next. Written straight, with context and no fluff.

The Headlines (quick take)

Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest 3–0, Real Madrid survived a test to win 2–1 at Real Sociedad, and the traditional 3pm block in the Premier League produced tight, tense affairs Bournemouth edged Brighton, Fulham beat Leeds with a stoppage-time own goal, Newcastle nicked a debut winning header, and Palace and Everton both drew 0–0. Details and analysis below.

Arsenal 3–0 Nottingham Forest — Gunners’ depth answers the question

 

Score: Arsenal 3–0 Nottingham Forest.

Key events: Martin Zubimendi scored a superb volley (32′) and a header (79′); Viktor Gyökeres scored the second after the restart, assisted by Eberechi Eze. Arsenal controlled possession and tempo throughout; the win briefly took them to the top of the table. Notably, Martin Ødegaard was forced off with a shoulder issue during the match a new selection headache for Mikel Arteta.

Why it mattered: This was a statement of squad balance. Arsenal absorbed personnel damage during the game (Ødegaard off) and still kept the intensity high; Zubimendi’s brace underlined that recruitment and rotation are working. Forest, under new management, looked shaky at the back and paid for sloppy moments.

What to watch next: Monitor Ødegaard’s fitness Arsenal’s creativity map changes if he’s missing. Expect Arteta to keep rotating but maintain the same attacking spine.

Real Madrid 2–1 Real Sociedad — Mbappé and grit in San Sebastián

Score: Real Sociedad 1–2 Real Madrid.

Key events: Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring (12′) and set up Arda Güler before halftime. Dean Huijsen was sent off for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity, and Sociedad pulled one back via a penalty by Mikel Oyarzabal  but Madrid held on to remain perfect in LaLiga so far.

Why it mattered: Madrid showed resilience under pressure. Winning away with ten men is a psychological boost  it tells you they can absorb adversity and still grind out results. Mbappé’s influence remains decisive; Güler’s assist shows the midfield-to-attack link is forming.

What to watch next: Squad management with suspensions now matters  Huijsen’s absence will test depth. Sociedad must fix discipline and defensive lapses quickly.

Bournemouth 2–1 Brighton — Semenyo penalty the difference (and controversy)

Score: Bournemouth 2–1 Brighton.

Key events: Antoine Semenyo scored and won/converted a second-half penalty that proved decisive; Kaoru Mitoma had levelled for Brighton earlier. The penalty sparked debate over the contact that led to the spot. Bournemouth’s press and transition play forced Brighton into mistakes.

Why it mattered: Brighton’s soft moments in defensive transitions are costing them points; Bournemouth’s ability to stay compact then pounce on counters is effective. Semenyo’s confidence in front of goal is a timely boost for the Cherries.

What to watch next: Brighton must tighten defensive transitions and be cleaner under pressure; Bournemouth need consistency to climb the table.

Fulham 1–0 Leeds — stoppage-time own goal hands the Cottagers three points

Score: Fulham 1–0 Leeds United.

Key events: A dramatic late own goal by Gabriel Gudmundsson (94′) after Fulham’s late pressure and a dangerous delivery sealed the win for Marco Silva’s men. It was Fulham’s first victory of the campaign and a big lift for home momentum.

Why it mattered: Fine margins decide early-season fixtures. Fulham’s bench impact (late substitutions) created the pressure; Leeds must find a way to close out matches when under siege.

What to watch next: Fulham’s confidence from late wins could be a season asset; Leeds need to rework their defensive organisation in stoppage time.

Newcastle 1–0 Wolves — debut goal does the trick

Score: Newcastle 1–0 Wolves.

Key events: Nick Woltemade the summer signing  headed home on his debut to give Newcastle their first league win. Wolves had opportunities but lacked the final touch.

Why it mattered: A new striker scoring on debut galvanises a club and its fanbase. Newcastle’s game plan was tidy: patient build-up, punish moments of defensive slack. Wolves create chances but must improve composure in the box.

What to watch next: Can Woltemade sustain this impact? Newcastle will look to build momentum at home.

Crystal Palace 0–0 Sunderland & Everton 0–0 Aston Villa stalemates that tell different stories

Scores: Crystal Palace 0–0 Sunderland; Everton 0–0 Aston Villa.

Key notes: Palace’s attacking rhythm failed to convert chances; Sunderland defended doggedly and left with a deserved point. Everton vs Villa was a tight midfield wrestle neither side found a cutting edge. Those scorelines underline a league that’s still cautious and tactical in early season.

Why it mattered: Clean sheets and single points matter in September both Sunderland and Everton will take the defensive confidence. Palace and Villa need creativity in the final third.