Christie treble for Bournemouth
Ryan Christie scored a hat-trick as Bournemouth beat Lincoln City 4-0 in the Carabao Cup third round at the Vitality Stadium on 8 September 2026. Christie struck in the 7th, 69th and 88th minutes to give Marco Rose his first competitive victory; R. Simplício Rocha added a stoppage-time fourth.
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Larsen brace powers Palace
Jørgen Strand Larsen scored twice as Crystal Palace beat Middlesbrough 3-0 in the Carabao Cup third round at Selhurst Park on 8 September 2026. Larsen opened the scoring with a header and doubled the lead after the break; substitute Daichi Kamada sealed the tie with a superb strike in the 72nd minute.
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Talbi chip clinches Sunderland
Chemsdine Talbi’s exquisite dink proved decisive as Sunderland beat Hull City 1-0 in the Carabao Cup third round at the Stadium of Light on 8 September 2026. Talbi’s 71st-minute finish sent the Black Cats into the fourth round as the home side dominated possession and chances throughout the evening.
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Willock winner for Newcastle
Joe Willock’s second-half strike sent Newcastle United past Millwall 1-0 in the Carabao Cup third round at The Den on 8 September 2026. The 81st-minute finish settled a tight tie and booked Newcastle a place in the fourth round, after a spell of pressure that forced the breakthrough late on.
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Odegaard voted Matchweek player
Martin Odegaard was voted the Premier League Player of the Matchweek on 8 September 2026 after steering Arsenal to a 2-1 comeback win over Chelsea. The captain’s late close-range strike completed the turnaround; Odegaard topped the fan poll with 31% of votes, narrowly ahead of Alexander Isak.
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Fans reveal Official Team of Matchweek
The Premier League’s Official Fan Team of Matchweek 3 was published on 8 September 2026 after supporters voted until 12:00 BST. The selection reflects fan picks from the weekend’s fixtures and confirms the 11-player line-up drawn from the best performers across Matchweek 3.
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