While many questioned the timing of Tottenham’s managerial change – less than six months after the club reached the Champions League final, and near the end of an international break – chairman Daniel Levy will probably feel he got it spot on.
Arsenal failed to win for the sixth game in a row to equal their worst streak for over 20 years as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Southampton on Saturday.
Manchester City came from behind to claim a valuable 2-1 win at home to Chelsea and move up to third on the Premier League table, although Saturday’s victory was marred by injury concerns for Rodri, David Silva and Sergio Aguero.
Alexandre Lacazette scored deep in stoppage time to rescue Arsenal a 2-2 draw at the end of a disjointed performance against struggling Southampton on Saturday.
Liverpool’s stunning start to the Premier League campaign continued as Roberto Firmino’s late strike secured a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday.
Jose Mourinho’s return to football management got off to a dream start as his first game in charge of Tottenham had them win 3-2 at West Ham.
The video assistant referee (VAR) system has been heavily criticised since it was implemented in the Premier League this season, but referees chief Mike Riley insists it is one of the most exciting things that will happen in football during his lifetime.
Frank Lampard has thanked Chelsea fans for keeping his Blues ‘love story’ alive when he moved to Manchester City.
Jose Mourinho says Harry Kane needs to start winning trophies to go to the next level and wants to help him do it at Tottenham.
Pep Guardiola insists he has no intention of quitting Manchester City in the near future.