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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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Why a move for Nkunku makes sense for Bayern Munich

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ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE

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.

TRANSFER TALK

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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Glanser on Eze's future: Don't always believe what you read

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2025-26 English Premier League

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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Why Marcotti believes Arsenal's goal was a foul vs. Man United

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Nicol: Man United deserved to beat Arsenal

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Leboeuf struggles to see Gyökeres succeeding at Arsenal

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Arteta: Arsenal fell short of our standards in Man United win

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Nicol still not convinced of Man United's front three

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ATLÉTICO FALLS TO ESPANYOL

Julián Álvarez curls in a stunning free kick for Atlético in loss to Espanyol

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Burley questions Simeone after Atletico's opening defeat

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NEW RECRUITS MISFIRE IN DRAW

Chelsea ratings: Palmer, Gittens, Pedro all 4/10 in drab draw with Palace

Chelsea have spent billions but couldn't break down Crystal Palace in the opening game of the Premier League season.

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Do Chelsea still need to add more signings?

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