English Premier League Matchday 2: Storylines and How to Watch

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Manchester United defeated Chelsea, 4-0, to close out the opening weekend.

The English Premier League is off and running for the 2019-20 season following a goal-filled opening weekend.

It was a strong start for reigning champion Manchester City, scoring a 5-0 win over West Ham thanks to a Raheem Sterling hat-trick. Their city neighbor, Manchester United, also delivered a strong 4-0 win over Chelsea to make a statement signaling their return.

Other big winners included Liverpool, 4-1 over Norwich City, Burnley, 3-0 over Southampton, and Brighton, 3-0 over Watford.

As much as there were goals, the defense was equally impressive with nine teams keeping clean sheets. Will matchday 2 offer the same excitement?

Here’s the full list of matches for the week and where to find them on television:

The games will also be streaming on several platforms except for those starred (*):

fuboTV: Broadcasts live TV over the internet, no cable required. ($)

HuluLive: A personalized TV experience with multiple profiles and deep recommendations. ($)

Sling Blue: Sling TV is live TV you love, only better. ($)

PlayStation Vue: Watch the best of live streaming TV and On Demand shows on your favorite devices. (Free Trial)

Matchday Storylines

• Burnley‘s defense is considered among the best in the league, but how will stand up against last year’s Golden Boot winner Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Arsenal?
• Liverpool looks to keep it rolling against struggling Southampton, but short-rest and missing both goalkeepers Alisson and Adrian could hinder the Reds on the South coast. Simon Mignolet and Loris Karius are looking pretty good right about now.
• Aston Villa returns home seeking their first win of the new season against a Bournemouth team disappointed by its lackluster opening performance.
• Brighton‘s stunning victory over Watford could signal a special season ahead, followed up by a home meeting with a desperate West Ham squad humbled on opening day.
• Both Everton and Watford are still looking for their first goal of the season, with the former missing field general Morgan Schneiderlin to suspension.
• Norwich City keeper Tim Krul hosts his former team in Newcastle, both looking to rebound from opening-day losses.
• The match of the weekend pits Man City against Tottenham in a game featuring the two most prolific attacks in the league.
• Can Crystal Palace keep up its defensive form or will Sheffield United make it points in consecutive matches?
• Chelsea has some definite kinks to work out after a thumping last week, and relief doesn’t seem to be on the horizon with a strong Leicester City side visiting Stamford Bridge.
• The final match of the week, Manchester United travels to face Wolverhampton in a matchup where both teams have something to prove.