Arsenal overcame a slow start to defeat Southampton 3-1, extending their unbeaten run in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Manchester City turned the tables on Fulham, winning 3-2. West Ham secured a much-needed 4-1 victory against Ipswich, and Leicester recorded their first win of the season against Bournemouth.
In a thrilling Premier League encounter on October 5, 2024, Arsenal triumphed over Southampton with a 3-1 victory, maintaining their unbeaten streak this season. Despite a shaky start, the Gunners rallied after Southampton's Cameron Archer shocked the home crowd with a goal just ten minutes into the second half. However, Arsenal quickly responded with Kai Havertz equalizing within three minutes. The introduction of Gabriel Martinelli proved pivotal, as he volleyed in a cross from Bukayo Saka just eight minutes after entering the game. Saka, who assisted the first two goals, later secured the third for himself, sealing the win for Arsenal.
Meanwhile, Manchester City faced Fulham at the Etihad Stadium, overcoming an early deficit to win 3-2. Fulham struck first with a goal from Andreas Pereira, but City responded through Mateo Kovacic, who scored two goals to turn the tide. Jeremy Doku added a third for City before Rodrigo Muniz gave Fulham a glimmer of hope late in the match. Additionally, West Ham ended their three-match home defeat streak with a 4-1 win against Ipswich, while Leicester secured their first league win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Bournemouth. The day's results underscored the intense competition in the Premier League as teams vie for top positions.
