As we headed into the seventh week of action of the Premier League, there was a lot to look forward to. Who would hold their unbeaten record – Tottenham or Manchester City? Could Sunderland pick up points? Could Arsenal and Liverpool maintain their fine form?
The weekend did spring a surprise or two as big teams like Manchester United and Manchester City dropped points.
As we draw the curtains on yet another exciting weekend of football and head into the international break, here are 10 things we learnt from the weekend of football in the Premier League.
The weekend did spring a surprise or two as big teams like Manchester United and Manchester City dropped points.
As we draw the curtains on yet another exciting weekend of football and head into the international break, here are 10 things we learnt from the weekend of football in the Premier League.
#1 Manchester City missing De Bruyne
Tottenham Hotspur handed Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City their first defeat of the season after a brilliant 2-0 victory for the Blues. While Tottenham were simply the better team, it did look like Manchester City were missing a certain Belgian star in their midfield.
Kevin De Bruyne’s absence was felt as Manchester City absolutely lacked tooth in their attacking play. De Bruyne has the knack of creating chances with brilliant final balls to the forward players and also chipping in with goals.
Both David Silva and Gundogan were not effective going forward as Victor Wanyama and Moussa Sissoko did a formidable job shutting them down, and it clearly looked like City missed the presence of the Belgian.
Kevin De Bruyne’s absence was felt as Manchester City absolutely lacked tooth in their attacking play. De Bruyne has the knack of creating chances with brilliant final balls to the forward players and also chipping in with goals.
Both David Silva and Gundogan were not effective going forward as Victor Wanyama and Moussa Sissoko did a formidable job shutting them down, and it clearly looked like City missed the presence of the Belgian.
#2 Payet is back
We have seen few fantastic goals already in the Premier League this season, but Dmitri Payet’s mesmerising goal against Middlesbrough has got to the best of the season. The Frenchman was, as always, the best player on the pitch for West Ham United.
While West Ham’s season has been off to a horrible start, the Hammers can bank on Payet’s brilliance to rescue them from their woeful position.
This has perhaps been the game that he has influenced the most so far, but glimpses of his brilliance were seen so far this season, especially when he made the rabonna cross for Michail Antonio’s goal earlier this season.
While West Ham’s season has been off to a horrible start, the Hammers can bank on Payet’s brilliance to rescue them from their woeful position.
This has perhaps been the game that he has influenced the most so far, but glimpses of his brilliance were seen so far this season, especially when he made the rabonna cross for Michail Antonio’s goal earlier this season.
#3 Chadli making a point at West Brom
Tony Pulis’ men had a decent game against Sunderland on Saturday and Nacer Chadli proved to be a vital player for The Baggies yet again. However, his performance could not help his team take all three points as Sunderland managed to draw the game 1-1.
Chadli did not get enough playing time in Tottenham and moved to West Brom in an attempt to relaunch his career. That is exactly what the Belgian has done at West Brom as he has added the cutting edge, to an otherwise average West Brom team.
Not only has he been a threat going forward, the Belgian has tracked back to help the defence on many occasions, thus proving to be a fantastic buy.
Chadli did not get enough playing time in Tottenham and moved to West Brom in an attempt to relaunch his career. That is exactly what the Belgian has done at West Brom as he has added the cutting edge, to an otherwise average West Brom team.
Not only has he been a threat going forward, the Belgian has tracked back to help the defence on many occasions, thus proving to be a fantastic buy.
#4 Manchester United improving without Rooney
While Manchester United might have dropped points against Mark Hughes Stoke City at home, the scoreline does not tell the whole story.
The Wayne Rooney-less Manchester United team have been improving considerably and signs of brilliance were seen when they took on Stoke. Anthony Martial finally looked in good touch as he gave the Red Devils the lead.
It is the finishing that the Red Devils lacked as they could have easily scored several goals with the number of chances they created. Pogba looked better in his advanced role while Ander Herrera was fantastic as the deeper lying midfielder on the pitch.
The Wayne Rooney-less Manchester United team have been improving considerably and signs of brilliance were seen when they took on Stoke. Anthony Martial finally looked in good touch as he gave the Red Devils the lead.
It is the finishing that the Red Devils lacked as they could have easily scored several goals with the number of chances they created. Pogba looked better in his advanced role while Ander Herrera was fantastic as the deeper lying midfielder on the pitch.
David De Gea’s rare error handed Stoke City a goal but the result certainly is not an accurate indicator of Manchester United’s game.
#5 Sunderland refusing to give up
With less than 10 minutes left on the clock, Sunderland was staring at yet another defeat on Saturday at the hands of West Bromwich Albion at home.
However, David Moyes’ team managed to snatch a point after super-sub Partick Van Aanholt scored a goal for the Black Cats in the 84th minute.
Despite yet another poor start to the season and being tagged as relegation favourites, Moyes’ men have refused to give up. Their performance against West Brom would have surely impressed the fans and their form can only improve from here under David Moyes.
The Black Cats have made a poor start to the season with just two points in 7 games.
However, David Moyes’ team managed to snatch a point after super-sub Partick Van Aanholt scored a goal for the Black Cats in the 84th minute.
Despite yet another poor start to the season and being tagged as relegation favourites, Moyes’ men have refused to give up. Their performance against West Brom would have surely impressed the fans and their form can only improve from here under David Moyes.
The Black Cats have made a poor start to the season with just two points in 7 games.
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