Burnley man Josh Cullen scores, leaving Sunderland with a sudden plunge in form.
Brentford Claims Victory in Thrilling Premier League Debut
Brentford kicked off their Premier League campaign with a thrilling 2-1 win against Aston Villa, while Burnley secured their first victory under new manager Scott Parker with a 2-0 victory over Sunderland.
In the Brentford vs Aston Villa match, the referee adjudged Lyle Foster to have fouled Jenson Seelt, disallowing a Burnley goal in the 19th minute. However, Dango Ouattara scored the winning goal for Brentford just 98 seconds after the restart, putting them in the lead. Caoimhín Kelleher made an impression with a good performance for Brentford, while Antoine Semenyo hit the crossbar and threatened again for the hosts.
Meanwhile, Igor Thiago's career with Brentford appears to be taking off, as he played a crucial role in the team's victory. Keith Andrews earned his first victory as manager for Brentford, marking a successful start to the season.
Elsewhere, Burnley secured their first win of the season against Sunderland. Josh Cullen scored the opening goal for Burnley in the 24th minute, and Jaidon Anthony added a second in the final five minutes of the match. Sunderland had early chances in the match but failed to convert, finishing the match without a goal. Scott Parker celebrated his first Premier League win in almost three years as Burnley's manager.
The match between Bournemouth and Wolves ended in a 1-1 draw, with Marcus Tavernier scoring the only goal for Bournemouth. Emmanuel Agbadou deflected Tavernier's goal for Bournemouth, while Toti Gomes was sent off in the 49th minute for pushing Evanilson in the back during the match. Andoni Iraola's hosts had chances to increase their lead against Wolves but ended up with a nervy ending. Tyler Adams brought a fine save out of Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa, keeping the score level.
The match between the two promoted sides was not without its challenges, as there was a four-minute delay due to a problem with the floodlights at Turf Moor. Despite the setback, both teams showed resilience and determination, with Burnley emerging victorious.
Overall, the Premier League 2022/2023 season is off to an exciting start, with plenty of action and drama already. Burnley finished 24 points ahead of Sunderland in the Championship last season, but the gap between the two teams was much closer in their Premier League encounter. Scott Parker last won the Championship with Fulham in the 2021-2022 season, and he will be hoping to build on this victory and lead Burnley to a successful season.
