Manchester City began the Premier League campaign emphatically with a 4-0 victory at Wolves. Erling Haaland struck twice and new signings Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki also found the net. Goalkeeper James Trafford made a confident debut and Rayan Ait-Nouri impressed against the club he left in the summer.<\/p>\n
Despite the dominant scoreline, Pep Guardiola warned the club must address its squad size, calling the current situation unhealthy. \u201c(It\u2019s) too much \u2013 too many people. In the next two weeks, people will talk with players and agents to find a solution.\u201d The manager made clear his priority is to reduce numbers as City begin their quest for a seventh title in nine seasons.<\/p>\n
Tottenham opened with a 3-0 home win over Burnley and are understood to be close to completing the signing of Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze. The PA news agency reports the England international has reached an agreement with Crystal Palace that he will not play for them at Chelsea on Sunday. Thomas Frank reflected on the result, saying: \u201cPerfect start or dream start,\u201d Frank said. \u201cWe all know we need to follow up on it. Today I will just enjoy it and I hope the players, the club and the fans enjoy it because that is important.<\/p>\n
At Newcastle, Eddie Howe wants clarity over Alexander Isak\u2019s future after the striker was left out amid his attempts to force a move. The Magpies were held to a 0-0 draw at Aston Villa despite playing against 10 men. Howe said: \u201cWe would like a resolution. When I say we, I\u2019m talking about myself and I\u2019m sure the ownership, everyone really, the players that we have, because I think we need that clarity this season.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ruben Amorim said he feels \u201cmore confident\u201d about Manchester United\u2019s qualities ahead of their Premier League opener against Arsenal, adding: \u201cIt is hard to know (what we will deliver) because we cannot change everything in four weeks, but we are better.\u201d<\/p>\n
Today\u2019s fixtures include Manchester United v Arsenal at Old Trafford (4.30pm) and Chelsea v Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge (2pm). Brentford\u2019s new head coach Keith Andrews takes charge at Nottingham Forest (2pm). Championship matches at Portman Road and Hull follow earlier in the day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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