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Unstoppable Arsenal, Sangare's dazzling debut, Villa already in crisis? Five Premier League takeaways

The Premier League is back, and the nine games across the weekend provided shock results, plenty of goals and several talking points. Can anyone challenge Arsenal? If Arsenal started the season as strong favourites to retain their crown, then that feeling only grew as the weekend progressed. The Gunners swept aside promoted Coventry City on Friday night and then sat back and watched as their…

Unstoppable Arsenal, Sangare's dazzling debut, Villa already in crisis? Five Premier League takeaways

The Premier League returned for a weekend filled with surprising outcomes, impressive goals, and intriguing talking points. Arsenal, previously seen as the strong favourites, continued to dominate, leaving many other leading clubs questioning their performance. Manchester City had a mixed weekend, narrowly defeating Bournemouth while struggling overall.

Liverpool, Manchester United, and Aston Villa faced struggles as well, raising concerns about their preparations for the upcoming season. Aston Villa's manager, Unai Emery, faced questions after a 4-0 loss to Brighton, highlighting the difficulties they faced off-season. Chelsea and Manchester City made headlines by reportedly bidding £120 million for Enzo Fernandez, with City potentially sending a message about their dissatisfaction with their current options.

Liverpool and Liverpool's midfield continued to struggle, with Liverpool's coach Andoni Iraola tasked with solving the team's issues. Additionally, Eddie Howe announced his departure from Newcastle, potentially making space for him to take on a new managerial role in the Premier League, possibly at Manchester United.

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