The Guardian’s Review of the Premier League Round: Ederson Proves Himself at Manchester City, How Long Will Manchester United Tolerate Ten Hag?

The British The Guardian summarized the Premier League weekend with “Ten Topics from the Seventh Round of the Premier League,” here is a digest.

1. “Ederson Proves Himself at Manchester City“. After Ederson made multiple saves to stop Fulham, Guardiola revealed that there was no concrete offer from Saudi clubs for the number one goalkeeper in the summer: “No real offers came. They made an offer, but for a team that has won the Premier League four times in a row, he has his value and cannot leave.” Guardiola praised the goalkeeper for refocusing on the pitch amidst the uncertainty of the summer. This is remarkable.

2. “Manchester United Needs Swift Decision Making“. Endless debates surround Ten Hag’s future, and the draw against Aston Villa encapsulates his tenure, both good and bad. The second-half substitute Zirkzee once again raised concerns that this Dutchman, who joined from Bologna for £36.5 million, could be another poor signing. Ten Hag said, “I believe in the players, and one day we will succeed,” but Manchester United can’t wait any longer.

3. “Saints (Southampton) Holding Hope Before Key Matches“. Southampton is hopeful before key matches. After the international break, among their four opponents, three are of similar caliber: Leicester City, Everton, and Wolves. Before these crucial matches, the team showed many positive signs, whether in attack, defense, or organization.

4. “Suspensions Won’t Affect Chelsea“, Fofana and Cucurella became the first two players to receive five yellow cards in the Premier League and will miss the match against Liverpool. However, for Chelsea, who spent £220 million on transfers and can field a completely different team after European games, the depth of their squad makes the problem less severe.

5. “Welbeck Proves Age Is Just a Number“. Welbeck, who will turn 34 next month, used his running, linking play, experience, and consistency to help Brighton defeat Tottenham. Perhaps on paper, Brighton isn’t that strong, but they outsmarted Tottenham, who were leading by two goals, and turned the game around.

6. “Pickford Brings Boos Again“. Since the start of the Premier League, Everton has lost all four matches and sits at the bottom of the table, with Pickford conceding 13 goals in four games. Reports suggest that if the struggling Pickford fails to regain form, manager Sean Dyche will seek to reunite with Newcastle goalkeeper Pope.

7. “Slot Makes Liverpool Operate Like a Well-Oiled Machine“, noting that “under Slot’s leadership, Liverpool has seen significant improvements across the board. Under Klopp, Liverpool often conceded, but now Van Dijk looks close to his best, and Gravenbergh, a precise passer, has the physique suitable for pressing. Gakpo feels more comfortable on the wing than in the center. What’s Liverpool’s weakness? In the upcoming tougher matches, the tempo must increase; Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester City won’t give Slot’s players so much time.”

8. “Hammers (West Ham United) Fire on All Cylinders“. Under new manager Julen Lopetegui, the team is performing well, and Saturday’s 4-1 victory over Ipswich gave fans their first glimpse of the style they’ve been craving since the David Moyes era. The home team’s 13 shots on target were also their most in a Premier League match in 19 years.

9. “Cooper (Leicester City Manager) Keeps Low Profile After First Win“. After Steve Cooper secured the first league win of the season, he didn’t seek attention but rather thanked the fans in the stands with the players in a low-key manner. Cooper knows there’s still more work to do. “I have to build trust here,” said the Welshman. “Obviously, I have a lot of work to do. That is my real motivation. Only then can I build a team I want, where players connect with each other.”

10. “O’Neill (Wolverhampton Wanderers Manager) Running Out of Time?” Wolverhampton Wanderers picked up only one point from the first seven rounds of the Premier League and sit at the bottom of the table. The team has faced boos from fans, marking the worst start in the Premier League in 20 years. Wolves manager O’Neill believes it is due to players failing to execute his tactics effectively.