There was a sense of inevitability about the way it ended, even though Aston Villa never stopped trying to grab the goal their performance deserved. Everybody inside Stamford Bridge knew what to expect when César Azpilicueta charged down Chelsea’s righ…
Cristiano Ronaldo makes dream return as Manchester United rout Newcastle
It was the hottest ticket in town for some time and Cristiano Ronaldo was never going to disappoint. It is rare that one individual transcends a match but that is how it was at Old Trafford from the moment Manchester United’s returning icon first stepp…
Aubameyang sinks Norwich to deliver Arsenal’s first league win this season
If ever there was an afternoon when any win would do, then this was it. Arsenal’s performance will not live long in the memory but change has to begin somewhere and Mikel Arteta now has some sort of platform from which to develop his new-look side. The…
Crystal Palace v Tottenham: Premier League – live!
Live Premier League updates from 12.30pm UK time10 things to look out for this weekendAnd you can email Scott with your thoughts 11.39am BST That team news in full. No changes for Palace. Spurs make three switches: no Son Heung-min, Davinson Sanchez or…
Arteta and Bruce may have preferred to stay far from the madding crowd | Barry Glendenning
Is playing in front of fans again good for everyone? Two Premier League managers are already sporting that haunted lookThree weeks into the Premier League campaign, the international break has presented us with an early opportunity to take stock. And w…
Son Heung-min downs Watford and maintains Tottenham’s perfect start
Nine points; three clean sheets; Harry Kane staying put; top of the table. Had you offered that a fortnight ago to the 60,000 supporters streaming through the turnstiles on Sunday, they would have snapped your hand off. Related: Patrick Bamford rescues…
Patrick Bamford rescues late point for Leeds to frustrate Burnley
Burnley and Leeds’ winless starts to the new Premier League season continued after Chris Wood and Patrick Bamford both scored against their former clubs in a feisty trans-Pennine derby. Related: Son Heung-min downs Watford and maintains Tottenham’s per…
Burnley v Leeds United: Premier League – live!
Minute-by-updates on the action at Turf Moor, kick-off 2pmSolskjær has a title-winning squad – the time for excuses is overAny comments? You can email John | tweet @johnbrewin_ 3.53pm BST Honours even but an escape for Leeds and two points lost for Bur…
Wolves v Manchester United: Premier League – live!
Live updates from the 4.30pm (BST) match at MolineuxSolskjær has a title-winning squad – and no excusesAny comments? You can email Daniel | tweet Daniel 3.52pm BST In pre-season, Solskjaer indicated that he planned to move from 4-2-3-1 to 4-3-3, which …
The weekend’s best photos: aerial ballet, Premier League fans and wild horses
The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the world Continue reading…