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EPL: Mane brace as Liverpool beat 10-man Chelsea; Son nets four in Spurs win

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Sadio Mane helped Premier League champions Liverpool beat Chelsea in their second game of the season at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

The Senegal forward netted a brace while putting up an excellent performance in the Reds’ victory over 10-man Blues.

Mane’s first came in the 50th minute when he headed in a Roberto Firmino cross, while his second came four minutes later, courtesy of a goalkeeping error by Kepa Arizabalaga.

Frank Lampard’s side were reduced to 10 men just before half time when Christensen was shown a red card after a VAR review that showed he fouled Mane as a last man.

Chelsea had a chance to pull one goal back when they won a penalty after Timo Werner was brought down in the box, but a Jorginho shot was saved by goalkeeper Allison.

The Jurgen Klopp side held on to the 2-0 lead to the final whistle, making it two wins in two, having defeated Leeds United last weekend.

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Earlier on Sunday, Tottenham Hotspur secured their first win of the Premier League season as they won 5-2 away against Southampton.

Son Heung-Min bagged four goals for the Jose Mourinho side while Harry Kane netted one, while Danny Ings bagged a brace for Saints.

It was a much needed win for Spurs after they had fallen to a disappointing defeat to Everton on the opening day of the league.

Also on Sunday, Brighton thrashed Newcastle United 3-0.

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