Graham Potter’s men slipped to a 3-1 defeat to Chelsea at the Amex as we round-up the winners and losers from an action-packed few days in the top-flight
Scroll and click through the pages to see which teams, managers and players shone and struggled over the weekend:
5. L: Sheffield United
The Blades lost 2-0 to Wolves at Bramall Lane and with Lys Mousset now out injured, the need for a striker has arguably increased a little. Liverpool’s Rhian Brewster continues to be heavily linked - but will Chris Wilder get his man? Photo: PETER POWELL
6. W: Mo Salah
Salah paid tribute to Egyptian teammate Moamen Zakaria after he was diagnosed with ALS. The forward mimicked his celebration (see photo) after completing his hat-trick from the penalty spot in the 4-3 win against Leeds United. Photo: Shaun Botterill
7. L: Brighton & Hove Albion
There were plenty of positives for Graham Potter to take despite the 3-1 defeat, however one worry is the fitness of Adam Lallana and Ben White after they hobbed off injured in the second-half. Photo: Richard Heathcote
8. W: Newcastle United
Newcastle won on the opening day for the first time in EIGHT years and former Liverpool striker Peter Crouch is predicting a positive outlook for the Magpies this season, insisting fans have nothing to worry about. Photo: Michael Regan