Dubliner's big league bow got ugly in a flash but second-half revival, Henderson influence and Outtara outlay provide reasons to remain upbeat 

For United, Ruben Amorim has given Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha the nod to start, while Benjamin Sesko is on the bench.

Quality moments on the pitch can silence Tottenham protestors

Mark Chapman struck the right balance between fresh and familiar as he took the venerable show into a post-Lineker future

Villa, whose fans vented their frustration at the Premier League for the profitability and sustainability rules that have curtailed deepening their squad this summer, survived a sluggish start to defend manfully for the final quarter of the game when they were a man down and earn their point.

Amorim has refreshed the squad, both in terms of personnel and mindset.

Adams demanded the Gunners boss make the change ahead of the new campaign, arguing "proper player" Declan Rice was the man for the job.

At Old Trafford today, plenty will be revealed. For Mikel Arteta, this is a season when Arsenal must have a significant triumph. Opinions on how good Arsenal were in losing will have little currency.

Forward cost Liverpool £600,000 from Celtic in 2022.

Another new era at Tottenham, De Cuyper can shine for Brighton and Aston Villa remind us this is a business

The 25-year-old has failed to live up to expectations since making his hotly anticipated £73m switch from Borussia Dortmund.

The 24-year-old could be a Magpies player by the time they visit Villa Park for Saturday’s Premier League clash.

Every top-rated show has one like it – when character arcs run out of steam and the plot seems aimless.

In expensive summer arrival Florian Wirtz, Arne Slot hopes he has added something new to the Liverpool mix

The NFL legend queried Rooney’s work ethic at Birmingham.

Which Premier League club has got the best deal for a forward? It will eventually be Liverpool

Top flight English football is back with a bang on Friday night. 

Micky Van de Ven and Cristian Romero had given Spurs a commanding 2-0 lead against the European Champions, but Luis Enrique's side came back strongly with two goals in the final nine minutes

It’s believed the row stems from Byrne taking issues with being left out of the league game against Derry City the weekend before last

Just what the club needs, another former player in the punditry game, only this one is, technically, a current player.