Liverpool thrash Tottenham, Bournemouth hold Manchester United to a draw

In a thrilling day of Premier League action, Liverpool produced a dominant performance to defeat Tottenham 5-1, while Bournemouth held Manchester United to a 1-1 draw. Liverpool got off to a flying start at Anfield, with Mohamed Salah opening the scoring in the third minute. The Egyptian forward continued his impressive form by adding two more goals to complete a first-half hat-trick. Tottenham struggled to contain Liverpool's attacking prowess, with Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane also getting on the scoresheet. Harry Kane scored a consolation goal for Tottenham, but it was not enough to prevent a heavy defeat for Mauricio Pochettino's side. Meanwhile, at the Vitality Stadium, Manchester United took the lead through Marcus Rashford's goal in the 24th minute. However, Bournemouth fought back and equalized just before half-time thanks to a goal from Joshua King. Despite both teams creating chances in the second half, the match ended in a 1-1 draw. Liverpool's victory over Tottenham sees them maintain their position at the top of the Premier League table, with Jurgen Klopp's side looking like genuine title contenders. The Reds are now six points clear of second-placed Manchester City, who have a game in hand. Tottenham's defeat leaves them in third place, with Pochettino's side facing a battle to keep pace with the top two. Bournemouth's draw with Manchester United sees Eddie Howe's side move up to seventh in the table, continuing their impressive start to the season. The Cherries have now taken points off some of the league's biggest teams, showing that they are capable of competing with the best. Overall, it was a day of contrasting fortunes for the top teams in the Premier League. Liverpool's dominant display against Tottenham sends a warning to their title rivals, while Manchester United's draw with Bournemouth highlights the inconsistency that has plagued Jose Mourinho's side this season. With the title race heating up, every point will be crucial as teams look to secure their place at the top of the table.