# Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

> Manchester City's victory sparks debate as Spurs make slow progress.
- Title: Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
- Summary: Manchester City's victory sparks debate as Spurs make slow progress. Manchester City's win over Liverpool intensifies legal concerns while Tottenham advances…
- Keywords: manchester city, spurs, liverpool, premier league, manchester united, arsenal, leeds united, brighton, brentford, everton, ipswich town, sunderland
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/12/premier-league-10-talking-points-from-the-weekend-action
- Published: 2026-10-12T07:00:49+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: manchester city, spurs, liverpool, premier league, manchester united, arsenal, leeds united, brighton, brentford, everton, ipswich town, sunderland
## City’s triumph leaves pressing questions
Manchester City’s victory at Liverpool leaves pressing legal and reputational questions unresolved.

> The manner of Manchester City’s victory at Liverpool was an article of both vindication and vilification.
## Iraola’s revolution yet to take off
Liverpool’s new manager Andoni Iraola shows drive but lacks polish in their win over Manchester City.

> They showed plenty of drive and determination against manchester city but also uneven edges, polish lacking.
## Sage rides luck to get one over on Glasner
Crystal Palace won despite poor form, with Pierre Sage acknowledging their luck against Nottingham Forest.

> It’s not normal to concede as many chances as we conceded.
## Maitland-Niles makes a mess
Everton’s Ainsley Maitland-Niles cost them a win with two errors against Hull City.

> The right-back made two errors that ultimately cost everton a first away victory in the league since february.
## Spurs’ slow progress is still progress
Tottenham advances cautiously under Roberto De Zerbi despite defensive issues.

> From a long time tottenham played without this blood, this character, and i want it.
## Madueke shines as Arteta rolls dice
Arsenal’s Noni Madueke delivered key chances in a win over Leeds United.

> He deserved the chance and he took it.
## Swift starts prove a boon for Blues
Chelsea scored early in five of their six games this season, with Morgan Rogers highlighting their strategy.

> I put it down to the manager’s team talks.
## Aston Villa’s ground for concern?
Aston Villa’s home form faces challenges with a rebuilt stadium affecting their game.

> I certainly hated it as a player.
## Steely Tractor Boys show mettle
Ipswich Town demonstrates resilience with late goals despite defensive struggles.

> Ipswich have now have scored winners after the 90-minute mark three times.
## Hamstrung Black Cats lacking threat
Sunderland’s injury issues and weak attacking options cost them a win against Brighton.

> They started saturday’s deserved home defeat to an impressive brighton with two natural right-backs on the pitch.
## Key takeaway

Manchester City's win over Liverpool intensifies legal concerns while Tottenham advances cautiously under new manager.