Three talking points from the Premier League

Three key takeaways from the Premier League weekend:

1. Arsenal's Arteta showcases bench depth to secure a hard-fought win against Nottingham Forest. Despite struggling to create chances in the first half, manager Mikel Arteta made crucial substitutions in the second half, including bringing on Noni Madueke who scored the decisive goal in the 80th minute. This victory brings Arsenal to within three points of league leaders Manchester City with six wins from their last seven matches.

2. Manchester United's losing streak continues after a 1-1 draw with Leeds. Dominic Calvert-Lewin equalized late in the game, but a winless run of five Premier League matches now puts United in 13th place. Manager Michael Carrick highlighted his team's positive attributes but acknowledged their lack of firepower and edge compared to last season. The team faces daunting upcoming fixtures against Chelsea and Liverpool.

3. Enzo Maresca becomes the first manager in Premier League history to win his first seven games in charge. Manchester City's historic 3-2 victory over Ipswich gave Maresca the distinction of being the first manager to achieve this feat, surpassing Pep Guardiola's record from the 2016/17 season. Haaland scored twice to lead City's attacking lineup to 12 goals in all competitions this season, while Maresca remains unfazed by recent financial rule breaches that could lead to punishment.