Key occasions
In a single day headlines: Liverpool's win was marred by an incident wherein a house fan is alleged to have racially abused the Bournemouth ahead Antoine Semenyo and Merseyside police have launched an investigation. A person in a wheelchair was seen being escorted from the bottom at half-time by three policemen.
Elsewhere, Thomas Frank has mentioned he has no issues over Cristian Romero's dedication to Tottenham Hotspur. His new skipper, who has changed Son Heung-min as captain of Spurs following the South Korean's departure to Los Angeles, has been accused of caring extra about taking part in for Argentina prior to now and has been the topic of curiosity from Atletico Madrid on this switch window. Personally, I'd have thought it fully regular to be extra emotionally invested in taking part in for one's nation than one's membership however possibly that's simply me. Ideas?
Graham Potter has mentioned a weight was lifted off Lucas Paquetá's shoulders when the West Ham midfielder was cleared of spot-fixing after a two-year Soccer Affiliation course of and consequently, he's anticipating nice issues from the Brazilian this season.
And Brendan Rodgers is rising impatient with Celtic's's lack of exercise within the present switch window. Requested as soon as once more when he expects to herald some new gamers after his aspect's routine 4-1 over Falkirk within the Premier Sports activities Cup final night time, the Scottish champions' head coach answered with a terse “I don't know”. Given the reservoir of money Celtic have in reserve and the obvious reluctance of the membership board to spend any of it, his frustation, which is shared by Celtic's fanbase, appears fully comprehensible.
Matchday stay
The Premier League is up and operating, as are Liverpool, the reigning champions, following their not-entirely-convincing victory over Bournemouth final night time. Arne Slot's aspect left it late earlier than securing all three factors after surrendering a two-goal lead however ultimately ran out comfy winners on an emotionally charged night time at Anfield.
There's a lot extra prime flight motion immediately and right here on matchday stay we'll be brining you all of the build-up forward of kick-off in immediately's early match between Aston Villa and Newcastle. Later this morning our reporter Ed Aarons can be right here to reply your questions on immediately's sport between Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley or any queries pertaining to London golf equipment you will have.
His explicit area of experience is his beloved Crystal Palace so be happy to ship any questions you must this deal with. We'd additionally love to listen to what your matchday plans are for the primary huge afternoon of prime flight motion.
