EPL

“There is a growing conversation around the Premier League as to whether Mohammed Salah is the best footballer in the world. The answer increasingly appears to be yes.”

“Arsenal were easy winners, with Bukayo Saka, fully recovered from his penalty nightmare at Euro 2020, having a glorious match on the wing.”

“What hardly anyone has yet dared to mention is that [Arsenal] have been the worst team in the division so far.”

“The disturbing reaction of Chelsea players bordered on violent, and the referee ended up booking two more players. In the cold light of day, it is difficult to understand what they were complaining about.”

Other matches in the English Premier League this weekend

“It was Ings who broke the deadlock, and in spectacular style. He produced a wonderful bicycle kick to give his new team the lead. He could be the most under-valued forward in the EPL.”

“After a confident start, United fell into a sudden lull, surrendered the initiative, and promptly fell behind on the half-hour, when a smart shot from Che Adams was deflected past David de Gea off Fred.”

“This was a happy match in front of a first full Anfield for 528 days, and Liverpool won well, playing cultured passing football capped by two splendid goals.”

“Arsenal can have no real complaint. Their performance was less than the sum of the team’s parts.”

“Has Bruce finally found his lucky streak once again?”