Robin van Persie scored his 100th goal in Premier League, helping Manchester United FC beat Southampton FC by 3-2 after coming back from a goal down. Meanwhile, Arsenal FC had comfortable victory of 2-0 to Liverpool FC.

Since May 2005, The Saints had never got a goal at home in Premier League, while in the 16th minute the awkward situation was ended with a header from Rickie Lambert. However their joy did not last long for 7 minutes later Van Persie swept the ball into net with his left foot after controlling with his chest, leveling the score.

As the beginning of second half, Southampton welcome their second score thanks for the great touch and interchange. Lambert crossed to the back post, where Morgan Schneiderlin headed firmly past Anders Lindegaard.

13 minutes later stress from the Red Devils pressed again on Southampton. Jos Hooiveld took down Van Persie in the penalty area, soon Manchester United got a great penalty opportunity while Van Persie chipped spot kick was blocked by goalkeeper Kelvin Davis. But he gained a perfect chance to amend his miss, with Rio Ferdinand's header bounced back he then had a goal nimbly equalizing the points again. During added-time, Robin van Persie scored a perfect hat-trick, a header sealed the game.

The former club Arsenal of Robin van Persie had their victory in the 31st minute. Santi Cazorla assisted Lukas Podolski opening the scoring. Before the end of 22 minutes, Lukas Podolski reversed roles and broke the net kept by Pepe Reina. As to other games on Sunday, Newcastle United FC ended a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa FC who kept no win in new season.