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Barcelona's hot start, Bayern win Supercup, more from the weekend

We're back for the 2025-26 and Gab Marcotti has a lot to unpack from opening weekend! From Arsenal's win over Man United to Barcelona's hot start, let's recap the weekend.

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The VAR Review: Explaining Eze's disallowed goal, and why Senesi escaped a red card

Looking at Eberechi Eze's disallowed free kick for Crystal Palace at Chelsea, and Marcos Senesi's possible red card against Liverpool.

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The best tifos from the Premier League's opening weekend

Amid all the prematch excitement there were several impressive tifos on display in the stands.

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Transfer rumors, news: Man United braced for Chelsea's opening Garnacho bid

Manchester United will hold firm on their valuation of Chelsea target Alejandro Garnacho. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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Arsenal begin new season in style as problems persist for Man United

Arsenal open their Premier League campaign with a crucial 1-0 win at Manchester United, exposing the key differences between the two sides.

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