Opening weekend in the Premier League

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New players, new managers, new teams...

It was a dramatic return to the Premier League. Let's have a look at some of the biggest match reports and talking points

Author | Josh D

The articles below are taken from across the Super News network and include links to Super Local Sports News, GM Super News and London Super News

Liverpool start title defence with a win

Liverpool left it late to begin the defence of their Premier League title with a win over Bournemouth on an emotional evening. It wasn't all perfect for Liverpool but, as they did so often last season, they got the job done. You can read the Bournemouth reaction here. The away side have plenty to be positive about. 

25/26 season | Liverpool v Bournemouth | View from the stands

Newcastle United held by 10-man Aston Villa

On Saturday morning, Newcastle United were left frustrated without wantaway striker Alexander Isak as they were held to a draw by 10-man Aston Villa.

Villa played the final 24 minutes plus stoppage time a man down after Ezri Konsa was sent off, yet the Magpies could not make their advantage count in Isak’s absence, with the forward continuing to push for a move to Liverpool. 

Spurs too good for newly promoted Burnley

This was also going to be a difficult game for Scott Parker's side but they will have been disappointed with the manner of this defeat

Spurs fans and their manager would have been delighted with the win and the performance that went with it. Richarlison struck twice, including a spectacular scissor kick, as Thomas Frank marked his first Premier League match in charge of Tottenham with a convincing win. The Brazilian forward managed only four league goals last season but was outstanding here, rediscovering the form that persuaded Spurs to pay £60m to prise him from Everton three years ago.

A memorable return to the Premier League for Sunderland

Sunderland made a winning start to their first Premier League campaign since 2016-17 as they deservedly beat West Ham. The two teams were welcomed by a cauldron of noise before Sunderland's first top-flight game in eight years, The Sunderland put on a fantastic show for those home fans who will believe they can have a positive campaign. For West Ham, it already has the makings of a difficult season.

Premier League | Sunderland fans pre match display

Man City ease to comfortable win over Wolves

Erling Haaland struck twice and Tijjani Reijnders impressed on his Premier League debut as City opened the season with a win over Wolves. Reijnders, signed from Milan in the summer, played a central role in three of City’s goals and underlined his potential as a dynamic presence in midfield.

After ending last season empty-handed for the first time in eight years, Pep Guardiola’s side began this campaign in emphatic fashion

Man United fans positive despite opening day defeat

Manchester United fans have been responding to their defeat against Arsenal with positivity. Riccardo Calafiori's first-half header gave Arsenal the three points on what felt like a much improved performance from United.

You can read a more in-depth review from the new Man United fans blog 'View from K Stand' by clicking here. There has been a lot of criticism of their keeper. Do you agree with it?

Leeds United battle to win over Everton

Leeds United marked their Premier League return with victory as Lukas Nmecha’s late penalty sealed a deserved win over Everton at Elland Road.

Daniel Farke’s side were in control for long spells but appeared destined for only a point until James Tarkowski handled Anton Stach’s strike six minutes from time. Nmecha stepped up with composure, firing past Jordan Pickford to spark wild celebrations in a typically fervent Yorkshire crowd.

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