Premier League reaction: Fulham v Man Utd

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'The signs are so positive' - Warnock

Man City 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur

Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock was also full of praise for Tottenham's performance.

"Yes it's very early doors, but the signs are so positive," said Warnock.

"It's night and day compared to where Spurs were."

But he added he can't understand why some players aren't choosing to sign for the club.

'I am falling in love with this club'

Man City 0-2 Tottenham

As you'd expect, Tottenham boss Thomas Frank was delighted with his side's 2-0 victory over Manchester City.

He emphasised the importance of keeping a second successive clean sheet, given Spurs kept just six in the Premier League last season.

After two games, are already a third of the way to matching that total...

Statement win for Frank

Man City 0-2 Tottenham

It's a north London one-two at the top of the table after Tottenham celebrated victory over Manchester City in Saturday's lunchtime kick-off.

What a result it was for new boss Thomas Frank and his team.

It was a third victory in Spurs' last five visits to the Etihad - it certainly isn't a fixture Pep Guardiola enjoys - and back-to-back opening wins for former Brentford coach Frank.

Have you been impressed by how Tottenham are looking so far?

Dowman shines on debut

Arsenal 5-0 Leeds United

There's certainly been no shortage of talk around big-money summer signings over recent weeks.

But 15-year-old Max Dowman certainly took his opportunity to shine at Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

Mikel Arteta said that he needs to "protect" Dowman in his development but that has not stopped his team-mates heaping praise on him.

"I think everyone can see the potential he has. Playing against grown men. He is a joy to watch, for the crowd too he is a joy to watch. Hopefully, he will have many amazing years here." Jurrien Timber said.

Gyokeres feeling 'more comfortable'

Arsenal 5-0 Leeds

Viktor Gyokeres did his trademark 'mask' celebration after scoring his first Premier League goal for Arsenal on Saturday, but then he switched things up for his second goal against Leeds by running his fingers through his hair, a nod to the critics who said who touched his gelled hair more than the ball at Old Trafford a week earlier.

The Sweden striker joined Arsenal on a £64m five-year deal from Sporting in July and, after a short pre-season, says he's fitting in well at the Emirates.

"I felt more comfortable in how we're playing, and I think you can see that as well," Gyokeres told Sky Sports.

"I am comfortable when the ball is coming in-behind and then cutting inside. I know I'll take the chance when I have it like that.

"We have so many amazing players going forward. For me, it is important to be in the right place."

'Eze going in at the deep end'

Arsenal 5-0 Leeds

Nigel Reo-Coker

Former Aston Villa midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

Bukayo Saka is 'Mr Arsenal', he is the influential player.

Thankfully they have just signed Eberechi Eze, who is a special player, and he is going to have to go straight in at the deep end and take the burden of being the man that creates for Arsenal.

He hasn't gone to Arsenal to be the main man, he has gone to show the talent that he has, and he is definitely capable of doing it.

Saka out but Eze in & Gyokeres scoring

Arsenal 5-0 Leeds

Although undoubtedly a blow that his star player will miss one of the biggest games of the season against Liverpool this weekend, the news that Bukayo Saka's hamstring injury is not quite as serious as first feared will be of huge relief for Mikel Arteta.

The Arsenal boss was able to welcome a new forward last week with the arrival of £60m signing Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace.

And he also watched new £64m striker Viktor Gyokeres score his first Arsenal goals in the 5-0 win over Leeds United.

The Emirates atmosphere was lifted further by the Premier League debut of 15-year-old Max Dowman too, as the hosts outclassed their promoted opposition on a near-perfect day.

Arsenal off to fine start

Arsenal 5-0 Leeds

It's not about who's top after two rounds.

That's what I'm [Harry] telling my fantasy football squad anyway...

But it's been a solid start to the campaign for Arsenal as they look to go one better than their second-place finishes in each of the past three seasons.

The Gunners followed up their opening win at Manchester United by hammering Leeds United on Saturday evening to sit top of the (very early) table.

Mainoo's blocked pathway

Fulham 1-1 Man Utd

Simon Stone

BBC Sport Manchester United reporter

Kobbie Mainoo was an unused substitute yesterday as Manchester United drew with Fulham at Craven Cottage.

When Ruben Amorim made changes during the game, the first was to drop Mason Mount into a deeper role for Casemiro as Benjamin Sesko came on. Then Manuel Ugarte replaced Mount as United looked for a winner.

Mainoo seems to have slipped back quite a way since the his 2023-24 breakthrough campaign under Erik ten Hag, when he scored in the FA Cup final and started for England in the Euro 2024 final.

Judging by who the 20-year-old is in direct competition with in the United squad, according to Ruben Amorim, the midfielder might be in for a frustrating few weeks.

“He’s fighting for the position now with Bruno (Fernandes),” he said.

“I changed two midfielders. I left Mason Mount there because we want to score a goal and when I changed again, I felt the team need to return to one holding midfielder near Bruno.

“He just needs to fight for the position with Bruno, as should be at Manchester United.

“He will play with Bruno (as well) but at the moment he’s fighting in training with Bruno for the position.”

Unless Fernandes is moved into one of the number 10 roles new signings Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo presently occupy, it is difficult to see Amorim dropping his captain.

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