Key events
Overnight headlines: Liverpool’s win was marred by an incident in which a home fan is alleged to have racially abused the Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo and Merseyside police have launched an investigation. A man in a wheelchair was seen being escorted from the ground at half-time by three policemen.
Elsewhere, Thomas Frank has said he has no concerns over Cristian Romero’s commitment to Tottenham Hotspur. His new skipper, who has replaced Son Heung-min as captain of Spurs following the South Korean’s departure to Los Angeles, has been accused of caring more about playing for Argentina in the past and has been the subject of interest from Atletico Madrid in this transfer window. Personally, I’d have thought it completely normal to be more emotionally invested in playing for one’s country than one’s club but maybe that’s just me. Thoughts?
Graham Potter has said a weight was lifted off Lucas Paquetá’s shoulders when the West Ham midfielder was cleared of spot-fixing after a two-year Football Association process and as a result, he is expecting great things from the Brazilian this season.
And Brendan Rodgers is growing impatient with Celtic’s’s lack of activity in the current transfer window. Asked once again when he expects to bring in some new players after his side’s routine 4-1 over Falkirk in the Premier Sports Cup last night, the Scottish champions’ head coach answered with a terse “I don’t know”. Given the reservoir of cash Celtic have in reserve and the apparent reluctance of the club board to spend any of it, his frustation, which is shared by Celtic’s fanbase, seems completely understandable.
Matchday live
The Premier League is up and running, as are Liverpool, the reigning champions, following their not-entirely-convincing victory over Bournemouth last night. Arne Slot’s side left it late before securing all three points after surrendering a two-goal lead but eventually ran out comfortable winners on an emotionally charged night at Anfield.
There’s plenty more top flight action today and here on matchday live we’ll be brining you all the build-up ahead of kick-off in today’s early match between Aston Villa and Newcastle. Later this morning our reporter Ed Aarons will be here to answer your questions on today’s game between Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley or any queries pertaining to London clubs you may have.
His particular field of expertise is his beloved Crystal Palace so feel free to send any questions you have to this address. We’d also love to hear what your matchday plans are for the first big afternoon of top flight action.
