Three talking points from the Premier League weekend
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Manchester United's hopes of a first Premier League title for a decade have been dented just a week into the new campaign by an alarming 2-0 defeat at Tottenham.
New-look Chelseaalso suffered a reality check as British record signing Moises Caicedo's debut ended in a 3-1 defeat to West Ham.
By contrast, Pep Guardiola said Manchester City showed the mentality of champions to beat Newcastle 1-0 despite a demanding week that saw the treble winners add the UEFA Super Cup to their trophy haul.
AFP Sport looks at three talking points from the second weekend of the season:
New season, same problems for Man UtdUnited got away with one on Monday as Wolves dominated at Old Trafford only to lose 1-0, in part thanks to the controversial non-award of a penalty to the visitors.
The performance from Erik ten Hag's men was marginally better at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but against stronger opposition this time their failings at both ends of the field were punished.
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FootballTen Hag admitted he is concerned by his side's inability to make the most of their chances after a number of gilt-edged first-half opportunities went begging.
The Dutchman said that is the reason United splashed out £64 million ($81 million) on Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund.
But the 20-year-old has missed the start of the season due to a back injury, exposing United's need for a natural number nine once more.
Marcus Rashford's desire to start from the left rather than through the middle shone through, while Ten Hag needs more end product from wingers Antony, Alejandro Garnacho and Jadon Sancho.
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