The Premier League delivered drama, surprises, and standout performances in the second round of fixtures. Liverpool needed more late magic to stay perfect, Tottenham stunned champions Manchester City, and Jack Grealish made an instant impact at Everton.
Here are the three biggest talking points from the weekend:
1️⃣ Clinical but Vulnerable Liverpool
Liverpool remain unbeaten in their title defence, but Arne Slot’s side continue to walk a fine line between brilliance and chaos.
- The Reds needed two late goals to beat Bournemouth 4-2 on opening day.
- On Monday, they blew a two-goal lead at 10-man Newcastle before 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha’s 100th-minute winner saved them again in a 3-2 thriller.
Slot’s attacking options are enviable—Salah, Gakpo, Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, and now Ngumoha—but defensive frailties leave them exposed.
With a showdown against Arsenal at Anfield next weekend, Liverpool cannot afford another shaky display if they want to keep pace with their title rivals.
2️⃣ Thomas Frank Builds Spurs on Solid Ground
Tottenham’s controversial decision to part ways with Ange Postecoglou after ending a 17-year trophy drought is already paying off under Thomas Frank.
- Spurs delivered a disciplined 2-0 win away at Manchester City, making it six points from six without conceding.
- Frank has brought a tactical flexibility, shifting from a front-foot style against Burnley to a more counter-attacking masterclass at the Etihad.
Where Postecoglou’s Spurs were thrilling but chaotic, Frank’s side looks controlled, organised, and ruthless.
Early days, but Tottenham fans are beginning to believe a new era of consistency has arrived.
3️⃣ Jack Grealish Finds Freedom at Everton
Everton’s new era at the Hill Dickinson Stadium began with a 2-0 win over Brighton—and Jack Grealish was the star of the show.
- The £100m former Manchester City man registered two assists—more than he managed all of last season in sky blue.
- Goals from Iliman Ndiaye and James Garner sealed the win as Grealish orchestrated play with freedom and confidence.
Speaking after the game, Grealish admitted he had “fallen out of love” with football at City but is now thriving under the support of Everton fans and his new manager.
If his debut is anything to go by, Grealish could be the marquee signing to inspire Everton’s fresh chapter.
