Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Arteta’s explanation baffles, Palmer exposes Hürzeler’s tactics and how long before a big club pounces for Mbeumo?

10 TALKING POINTS: Bryan Mbeumo, Mike Arteta and Pep Guardiola and Cole Palmer. 

1 Flailing Fernandes looks cursed 

Has the curse of the Manchester United contract struck for the second year in succession? After Marcus Rashford agreed a bumper new deal a year ago, he promptly endured a miserable 2023-24 season. This summer, it was Bruno Fernandes’ turn to sign a lucrative extension – one that few could grumble with at the time. Yet the Portuguese, usually a beacon of consistency for United through all their ups and downs, has started the campaign in scruffy and sluggish fashion.