EPL Week 2: Akpom Scores Consolation as Fernandes Lead Man United Demolition of Ipswich
Chuba Akpom scored a late consolation for Ipswich Town, but Bruno Fernandes’ hat-trick inspired Manchester United to a 5-2 victory, while Chelsea edged Brighton 4-3 in a thrilling Premier League Matchweek 2.
The 2026/27 Premier League Matchweek 2 produced plenty of goals and drama, with Manchester United recording the biggest victory of the weekend and Manchester City, Newcastle United and Sunderland also claiming important wins.
At Old Trafford, Ipswich took a surprise lead through Leif Davis in the 29th minute, but Fernandes restored parity for United in the 40th minute.
The hosts took control after the break when J. Greaves scored an own goal in the 56th minute.
Fernandes then converted a penalty in the 61st minute before completing his hat-trick seven minutes later.
Bryan Mbeumo added United’s fifth in the 82nd minute, before Nigeria international Chuba Akpom came off the bench to score Ipswich’s second goal in the first minute of stoppage time.
Akpom’s effort proved only a consolation as Manchester United comfortably secured all three points with a 5-2 victory.
Chelsea 4-3 Brighton
Chelsea survived a seven-goal thriller against Brighton & Hove Albion to maintain their strong start to the campaign.
R. Lavia opened the scoring after four minutes before Pedro Neto doubled Chelsea’s lead in the 14th minute.
Joao Pedro pulled one back for Brighton in the 35th minute, but Cole Palmer restored Chelsea’s advantage in the 74th minute.
Brighton continued to push for a comeback, but Chelsea held on for a dramatic 4-3 victory.
Crystal Palace 1-4 Manchester City
Manchester City continued their impressive start to the season with a convincing 4-1 victory away to Crystal Palace.
An own goal involving Gianluigi Donnarumma contributed to City’s tally, while Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki were also among the scorers for the visitors.
Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest
Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest in another entertaining Matchweek 2 encounter.
Alexander Isak and Daniel Muñoz scored for Liverpool, while Ndoye and Morgan Gibbs-White, from the penalty spot, replied for Forest.
Tottenham 0-2 Newcastle United
Newcastle United recorded a 2-0 away victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa scored for the visitors as Newcastle returned home with all three points.
Other Matchweek 2 Results
Coventry City 0-1 Hull City — L. Millar
AFC Bournemouth 1-1 Everton — James Tarkowski
Leeds United 1-1 Brentford
Sunderland 1-0 Fulham
EPL Week 2 Results at a Glance
Match Result
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
1-4
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
2-2
Coventry City vs Hull City
0-1
Bournemouth vs Everton
1-1
Tottenham vs Newcastle United
0-2
Chelsea vs Brighton
4-3
Leeds United vs Brentford
1-1
Sunderland vs Fulham
1-0
Manchester United vs Ipswich Town
5-2
Fernandes’ hat-trick was the individual highlight of Matchweek 2, but Akpom’s late consolation for Ipswich ensured the Nigerian forward also made headlines despite his side’s heavy defeat.
