Overview
- Erling Haaland’s double sealed a 4-0 win at Molineux that propelled City to the top of the early Premier League table.
- Tijjani Reijnders scored on his Manchester City debut and Rayan Cherki struck late to underline the impact of fresh recruits in the absence of injured regulars.
- Newcastle managed only a goalless draw at Villa Park after Alexander Isak was left out to press for a move to Liverpool.
- Aston Villa held out after Ezri Konsa’s red card, with Premier League venues observing a minute of silence for Diogo Jota and his brother.
- Tottenham beat Burnley 3-0, Sunderland defeated West Ham by the same scoreline and Brighton drew 1-1 with Fulham on opening weekend.