Marcelo Bielsa’s men began their campaign on the wrong side of a seven-goal thriller at Anfield as we round-up the winners and losers from an action-packed few days in the top-flight
Scroll and click through the pages to see which teams, managers and players shone and struggled over the weekend:
1. L: Kepa Arrizabalaga
Former Spurs man Jamie O’Hara has torn into the Chelsea goalkeeper for his part in Brighton’s equaliser: “If Chelsea want to get into the top four, he has to go… he’s got the old saying in football ‘he’s got chocolate wrists’”. Photo: GLYN KIRK
2. W: Reece James
James, minutes after Brighton had equalised, unleashed a thunderbolt into the top corner from 35 yards to leave Mat Ryan with no chance. It's not a bad way to net your first Premier League goal... Photo: PETER CZIBORRA
3. L: Tottenham Hotspur
There is cause for concern in North London following Spurs’ defeat to Everton. Jose Mourinho accused his players of being lazy, while former midfielder Jermaine Jenas questioned the club’s signings since their Champions League final appearance last year. Photo: Alex Pantling
4. W: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
PEA was again on the scoresheet during Arsenal’s 3-0 win at Fulham - prompting further talk surrounding his contract situation. According to Nigel Winterburn, the forward has agreed a three-year deal but it is still yet to be signed. Photo: PAUL CHILDS
5. L: Sheffield United
The Blades lost 2-0 to Wolves at Bramall Lane and with Lys Mousset now out injured, the need for a striker has arguably increased a little. Liverpool’s Rhian Brewster continues to be heavily linked - but will Chris Wilder get his man? Photo: PETER POWELL
6. W: Mo Salah
Salah paid tribute to Egyptian teammate Moamen Zakaria after he was diagnosed with ALS. The forward mimicked his celebration (see photo) after completing his hat-trick from the penalty spot in the 4-3 win against Leeds United. Photo: Shaun Botterill