From the Guardian · · 1m 30s
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Manchester City's victory sparks debate as Spurs make slow progress.
In brief
Manchester City's victory sparks debate as Spurs make slow progress. Manchester City's win over Liverpool intensifies legal concerns while Tottenham advances cautiously under new manager. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Quick answers
- Aston Villa’s ground for concern?
- Aston Villa’s home form faces challenges with a rebuilt stadium affecting their game.
- What is the key takeaway from Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action?
- Manchester City's win over Liverpool intensifies legal concerns while Tottenham advances cautiously under new manager.
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.”
What it means
Manchester City's win over Liverpool intensifies legal concerns while Tottenham advances cautiously under new manager.
