The opening weekend of Premier League action delivered plenty of good news for the title contenders, while European action takes center stage midweek as a handful of teams inch closer to booking their spots in the UEFA Champions League.

Arsenal managed to seal a 1-0 win over Manchester United away from home. The Gunners are expected to have another title challenge under Mikel Arteta this season. Despite the win, there were some concerns regarding the performance of the team.

Viktor Gyokeres started for Arsenal for his Premier League debut before being substituted around the hour mark for Kai Havertz. Ex-Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has given his verdict on what he called a "poor" performance from the Swedish striker.

Arsenal might not have performed brilliantly against Manchester United in their 1-0 win, but there were 12 moments that show Mikel Arteta is close to realising title viability

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim believed Arsenal's winning goal in the teams' Premier League match at Old Trafford on Sunday should have been disallowed for a “clear” foul in the buildup. United goalkeeper Altay Bayındır was put off by Arsenal defender William Saliba as an inswinging corner was delivered by Declan Rice in the 13th minute.

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