City top the table... Newcastle draw

The results of the matches played yesterday in the first round of the third matchday saw Newcastle United draw 2-2 with Bournemouth, lifting the Magpies to five points, while Bournemouth moved up to two points. Manchester City defeated Coventry City 1-0, taking the lead in the overall standings with nine points, while the losers remained on zero. Brighton drew 1-1 with Leeds United, moving Brighton to five points and Leeds to four. Fulham lost 2-3 to Crystal Palace, who secured their first three points, while Fulham remained on zero. Finally, Nottingham Forest drew 0-0 with Tottenham, lifting Nottingham Forest to two points, while Tottenham remained on one point.