Premier League 2024/25 HIGHLIGHTS: LIV beat IPS 2-0; ARS bag 2-0 home win vs WOL
Arne Slot's men beat Ipswich 2-0 at Portman Road with Jota and Salah on the scoresheet for the Reds. Arsenal beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium.
 "Premier League 2024-25 Highlights")
Premier League 2024-25 Highlights
The new season of the English Premier League has kicked off with Manchester United securing three points against Fulham on Friday. However, the majority of the matches will take place on August 17 and 18.
The action started today with Arne Slot's Liverpool FC taking on newly promoted Ipswich Town at Portman Road Stadium. The likes of Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota got on the scoresheet as they took a 2-0 away win in their opening game to start their new campaign with a win under new management. Meanwhile, Ipswich Town fought well on their comeback to the top flight after a 22-year wait memorable and will look forward to learnfrom the defeat.
With no signings this summer, Liverpool are looking to build from their existing squad this year, a strategy that could potentially backfire on them.
The action then shifted to the Emirates Stadium, where last year's runners-up, Arsenal FC, defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 at the Emirates. Mikel Arteta's men have suffered back-to-back heartbreaks in their bid to lift their first Premier League title since 2004 and will be looking to finally get their hands on the silverware this year.
Arsenal have bolstered their squad with the signing of Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori, as Mikel Arteta looks forward to another season in charge of the Gunners.
When will Ipswich Town vs Liverpool FC begin in the Premier League?
Ipswich Town vs Liverpool will begin at 5 PM on August 17.
Who is the new manager of Liverpool Football Club?
Arne Slot is the new manager of Liverpool Football Club.
When will Arsenal FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers begin in the Premier League?
Arsenal FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers will begin at 7:30 PM on August 18.
Where will the live telecast of Arsenal FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers be available in India?
The live telecast of Arsenal FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers will be available on the Star Sports network.
Where will the live streaming of Arsenal FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers be available in India?
The live streaming of Arsenal FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers will be available on Disney+ Hotstar.
9:22 PM
Premier League 2024/25 LIVE UPDATES: ARS vs WOL - Perfect start for the Gunners
Mikel Arteta's men kick start their new Premier League with a decent 2-0 win in front of their home fans despite of being put under pressure a times in the game. David Raya had some 3 or 4 good saves to make during the 90 minutes as the visitors weren't quite in the game. In the end it's the 3 points that matter the most and Arteta would be more than happy with them along with a clean sheet on the night.
Final score - ARS 2-0 WOL
Final score - ARS 2-0 WOL
9:13 PM
Premier League 2024/25 LIVE UPDATES: Other matches underway
Elsewhere in the Premier League, Brighton are leading 2-0 against Everton away from home while Newcastle and Nottingham Forest have a one goal lead each against Southampton and Bournemouth respectively.
Lots of goals in the opening weekend to look at. Fans have waited almost three months for this feeling and it's finally back!
Lots of goals in the opening weekend to look at. Fans have waited almost three months for this feeling and it's finally back!
9:03 PM
Premier League 2024/25 LIVE UPDATES: ARS vs WOL - Saka adds to Arsenal's lead
Bukayo Saka has scored a banger of a goal in the 74th minute as Arsenal double their lead against Wolves, A brilliant left-footed goal from just inside the box which found the back of the net and have given Arsenal a proper assurance with 15 minutes left in the game.
Score ARS 2-0 WOL in 2nd half
Score ARS 2-0 WOL in 2nd half
8:57 PM
Premier League 2024/25 LIVE UPDATES: ARS vs WOL - Wolves put pressure on Arsenal defenders
Wolves have increased the pressure on Arsenal as Raya keeps the attackers at bay for now. Arsenal need to add another goal in order breathe safely in this tie.
Score - ARS 1-0 WOL in 2nd half
Score - ARS 1-0 WOL in 2nd half
8:46 PM
Premier League 2024/25 LIVE UPDATES: ARS vs WOL - Mosquera saved from a red card
Wolves' defender Mosquera escapes from a possible red card after grabbing hold of Havertz's neck after a tussle between the two players in the 57th minute.
Score - ARS 1-0 WOL in 2nd half
Score - ARS 1-0 WOL in 2nd half
8:33 PM
Premier League 2024/25 LIVE UPDATES: ARS vs WOL - 2nd half begins at the Emirates
Wolves kick off the 2nd half against Arsenal as they will look to find an equaliser in order to steal a point off last year's runner ups.
Score - ARS 1-0 WOL in 2nd half
Score - ARS 1-0 WOL in 2nd half
8:17 PM
Premier League 2024/25 LIVE UPDATES: ARS vs WOL - Arsenal lead at half time
Kai Havertz's opening goal keep Arsenal ahead as they the teams go down to the dressing room at half time. Wolves came close to go level but goalkeeper David Raya's brilliant reaction save kept Arsenal ahead in the game.\
Score: ARS 1-0 WOL at half time
Score: ARS 1-0 WOL at half time
8:08 PM
Premier League 2024/25 LIVE UPDATES: ARS vs WOL - Wolves get close to an equaliser
Wolves' forward Larsen's brilliant glancing header was saved well by Arsenal keeper David Raya as the visitors get close to getting level on the day. Arsenal have taken a step back after taking the lead but are still looking to double their lead on the counter.
7:57 PM
Premier League 2024/25 LIVE UPDATES: ARS vs WOL - Kai Havertz gets the breakthrough for the Gunners!
It's the old duo of Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz which gets the breakthrough for the home side on the day as Havertz heads in a brilliant cross by Saka to get Arsenal their first goal of the season in the 25th minute.
Score - ARS 1-0 WOL in 1st half
Score - ARS 1-0 WOL in 1st half
7:51 PM
Premier League 2024/25 LIVE UPDATES: ARS vs WOL - Wolves keeping Arsenal at bay
Wolves have kept Arsenal at bay in the first 20 minutes as the home side are piling on the pressure at the visitors. Bukayo Saka has already got 2 shots on target which were saved by Jose Sa.
Score - ARS 0-0 WOL in 1st half
Score - ARS 0-0 WOL in 1st half
7:41 PM
Premier League 2024/25 LIVE UPDATES: ARS vs WOL - Arsenal on top in the first 10 minutes
Arsenal are trying to get the first goal as quickly as they can to get hold of the game as Havertz and Saka get close with their chances. Wolves too had once chance of their own but failed to capitalise on it.
Score - ARS 0-0 WOL in 1st half
Score - ARS 0-0 WOL in 1st half
7:31 PM
Premier League 2024/25 LIVE UPDATES: ARS vs WOL - Arsenal begin new campaign
Arsenal kick start their new Premier League campaign as Mikel Arteta's men look to get off a good start in the league against a Wolves side who will try and frustrate the hosts on the day.
7:13 PM
Premier League 2024/25 LIVE UPDATES: ARS vs WOL - New signing on the bench for Gunners
Arsenal's new signing Riccardo Calafiori is on the bench for the opening match today and might feature for the Gunners on the night. Mikel Arteta will be looking to start in the perfect manner this season and hope the side get started with 3 points in front of the home crowd.
6:58 PM
Premier League 2024/25 LIVE UPDATES: IPS vs LIV - Liverpool take the 3 points home!
It's a good outing for Liverpool in the end who take home a 2-0 win in their opening fixture. Arne Slot starts with a win in his maiden Premier League campaign. Ipswich tried their best till half-time but the Reds stepped up in the 2nd half to make sure it is a winning start for them at Portman Road. 2 goals in a few minutes killed the game for the hosts.
Final Score - IPS 0-2 LIV
Final Score - IPS 0-2 LIV
6:49 PM
Premier League 2024/25 LIVE UPDATES: IPS vs LIV - Liverpool in game management mode
A decent first outing for Arne Slot and his men as they protect their 2 goal lead in the dying moments of the game with an 8-minute stoppage time added. Ipswich Town will take the learnings from this game into the next one as they hope to stay afloat in the top flight this year.
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First Published: Aug 17 2024 | 3:57 PM IST
