Two thrilling matches unfolded in the second round of the English Premier League on Sunday: Sunderland edged past Fulham at home (1:0), while Leeds salvaged a draw in their home encounter against Brentford (1:1).
At the Stadium of Light, the star of the show was French forward Wilson Isidor, who came off the bench to turn the game around. Initially, he struck the post after a clever set-up from Enzo Le Fee, but on the 75th minute, he capitalised on a defensive blunder from Bernd Leno to tap in a cross from Habib Diallo into an empty net. This victory marked Sunderland's first three points of the season under Régis Le Bris, while Fulham, guided by Álvaro Arbeloa, suffered their second consecutive defeat and remain without a point.
Meanwhile, at Elland Road, Brentford, managed by Keith Andrews, dominated the first half and deservedly took the lead just before the break. Kevin Schade delivered a stunning finish using the outside of his foot after a lovely assist from Keane Lewis-Potter. In response, Leeds boss Daniel Farke made some bold tactical adjustments at halftime, switching to a back four and introducing Lukas Nmecha. This proved crucial as Nmecha’s cross was turned in by Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the dying moments, securing a 1:1 draw, leaving both teams level on four points.
⚡️ Key match takeaways:
Sunderland 1:0 Fulham: Wilson Isidor’s goal on the 75th minute grants the Black Cats their first points, while Fulham remain on zero.
Leeds 1:1 Brentford: A classy strike from Kevin Schade, tactical tweaks from Daniel Farke, and a vital equaliser from Calvert-Lewin.
