5 things we learned from this weekend’s Premier League action
The Premier League 2021-22 season kicked off in emphatic fashion on Friday, with fans welcomed back in numbers for the first time in 18 months.
The Premier League 2021-22 season kicked off in emphatic fashion on Friday, with fans welcomed back in numbers for the first time in 18 months.
Son Heung-min’s strike earned Nuno Espirito Santo victory in his first Premier League match as Tottenham Hotspur head coach, as they beat champions Manchester City 1-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday evening. (more…)
Gareth Bale returned to Real Madrid’s starting line-up and Lionel Messi was introduced to Paris St Germain’s fans as both clubs made winning starts to the new season. (more…)
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits he fears another slow start this season but insists there will be no complaining or crying. (more…)
Jurgen Klopp praised Liverpool’s professional performance after they secured a 3-0 win at Norwich on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season. (more…)
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel underlined the importance of developing youth players after Premier League debutant Trevoh Chalobah enjoyed a “perfect afternoon” in the crushing win over Crystal Palace. (more…)
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer loved playing in front of a first full house in 17 months as much as the exceptional display that sealed Manchester United’s season-opening shellacking of rivals Leeds. (more…)
Liverpool were 3-0 winners away to promoted Norwich thanks to goals from Diogo Jota, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah on the opening day of the season.
Chelsea got their Premier League campaign off to a winning start after securing a comfortable 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon. (more…)
Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick and Paul Pogba provided four assists as Manchester United thrashed Leeds 5-1 at a packed Old Trafford on Saturday to get their Premier League season off to a flying start.