Manchester United started their Premier League journey with a narrow 1-0 win over Fulham<\/a> on Friday night. While the victory wasn\u2019t as convincing as some fans might have hoped, it was a solid start for Erik ten Hag\u2019s squad. The match was notable for the performances of United\u2019s new arrivals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Noussair Mazraoui, who started at right-back, brought energy and calmness to the defense. Matthijs de Ligt and Jonny Evans came on late in the game to help protect the clean sheet. The highlight came from Joshua Zirkzee, who scored the winning goal in the 87th minute with a clever finish past Fulham\u2019s Bernd Leno. The new players showed they could make a difference, setting a positive tone for their season ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Arsenal\u2019s 1-0 victory over Wolves featured a spectacular save by David Raya, their new signing. Though Arsenal\u2019s lineup didn\u2019t change much, Raya\u2019s move from Brentford was crucial. He made an incredible save against a close-range header from J\u00f8rgen Strand Larsen, a moment Wolves\u2019 manager Gary O’Neil called magical. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This save kept Arsenal\u2019s lead intact and could have been the difference between three points and a draw. Despite being less involved for most of the match, Raya\u2019s key save highlighted how important moments like these can be for winning games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Manchester City kept their winning streak alive despite missing Rodri, a key player in their midfield. Mateo Kovacic stepped up against Chelsea, scoring a crucial goal in the 84th minute and effectively filling Rodri\u2019s shoes. Kovacic\u2019s performance showed that City\u2019s squad depth can handle even small gaps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pep Guardiola\u2019s knack for finding solutions and keeping the team successful is a worry for their rivals. City\u2019s ability to adapt and stay strong remains a big challenge for others in the Premier League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brighton\u2019s impressive 3-0 win over Everton<\/a> showcased the ageless talent of James Milner. At 38, Milner became the first player to play in 23 consecutive Premier League seasons. Brighton\u2019s manager, Fabian H\u00fcrzeler, praised Milner\u2019s leadership and commitment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite his age, Milner continues to play at a high level and brings valuable experience to the team. His role in Brighton\u2019s attack and his continued strong performances prove that age is just a number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chelsea\u2019s chaotic start under new manager Enzo Maresca included a 2-0 loss to Manchester City,<\/a> with plenty of off-field drama. The turmoil included fans chanting for Conor Gallagher, Raheem Sterling\u2019s comments about his future, and a \u00a3280m midfield being outplayed by Mateo Kovacic, who was sold for \u00a325m. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Maresca\u2019s debut as Chelsea\u2019s manager was challenging, but he found some positives in the game. Despite City\u2019s dominance, Chelsea had more shots and a better expected goals rate, with Pedro Neto showing potential. Maresca\u2019s task of bringing stability to the team amid the chaos will be crucial going forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In sum, the EPL opening weekend was a thrilling start to the new season, filled with standout performances and intriguing narratives. 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City Wins Even Without Rodri<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Milner\u2019s Ageless Impact in Brighton\u2019s Victory<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Maresca Faces Tough Start at Chelsea Amid Chaos<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n