Brighton moved three points clear with a 3-0 win over Arsenal, Newcastle United came from behind to beat Hull City 2-1 thanks to a late substitute finish by Mohamed-Ali Cho, and Everton edged Ipswich Town 1-0 after Abdul Fatawu was sent off for a second yellow.
Chelsea's stake sale to Clearlake Capital is described as an important day by Xabi Alonso as he takes the job, while Newcastle, Brentford, Coventry and Hull managers discuss team news, injuries and weekend fixtures in a broad Premier League press conference update.
Post‑match player ratings for Leeds United vs Newcastle United show a night of uneven performances, with Hornicek pulling off key saves to keep Leeds in the game, several defenders (notably Thiaw and Botman) under pressure, and a string of low scores across the board for both sides, though a handful of substitutes like Bazoumana Toure and Joe Willock provided brief late sparks. Overall the piece highlights a defense‑heavy contest with mixed attacking moments as reflected in the ratings.
A post-match player ratings piece for Newcastle vs Bournemouth shows Harvey Barnes as Newcastle’s standout with a 7, while most players are rated around 5. Dedic struggles defensively despite threatening going forward, and late subs like Jacob Ramsey and Jacob Murphy helped secure a point. Matias Fernandez-Pardo makes his debut and there are notes of standout moments amid generally mid-range performances.
Manchester City have agreed a £125m deal with Chelsea for Enzo Fernandez, a joint-British transfer record, as the transfer window closes at 23:00 BST; Newcastle have also completed the Fernandez-Pardo deal from Lille, and a host of other moves are unfolding across the Premier League including Brughmans to Liverpool, Woltemade on loan to Juventus, Kitching joining Sheffield United on loan, and Beto moving from Everton to Fiorentina, with Harwood-Bellis and Mbaye to Aston Villa and Leeds’ Bahoya set for a loan-to-buy; Palace reportedly eye Malick Fofana as the deadline looms.
Tottenham hosted Newcastle and fell 0-2 after two second-half goals from Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa, with Omar Marmoush making his Spurs debut as Savio missed out with muscle fatigue; Spurs start the season 0-2. The article invites readers to rate the players 1/2 to 5 stars via a Qualtrics survey.
Tottenham started Omar Marmoush up front in their home Premier League opener and outplayed Newcastle for large stretches, but the visitors struck in the second half through Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa to seal a 2-0 win, leaving Spurs winless after two league matches. The performance showed improvements over the Brentford game, with Marmoush’s hold-up play and a sharper central approach, though Spurs couldn’t convert their chances and were punished by two well-timed goals from Newcastle.
A player-by-player rating rundown of Tottenham's clash with Newcastle shows mostly mid-to-low marks for Spurs (with Tonali and Marmoush among the weaker displays) as the side contends with new arrivals and returns; Kudus comes on as a substitute on his return, while Elanga's shot deflects in after the break and Wissa adds a second, highlighting a game where several players struggled to click.
Live updates from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Spurs host Newcastle United in a Premier League clash, with new signing Nico González potentially making his Newcastle debut and Savio missing for Spurs due to muscle fatigue; the build-up covers team news, line-ups, early chances, and cautions as both sides look to start the season strongly.
Tottenham head into a high-stakes home clash with Newcastle United buoyed by a 5-1 win over Charlton and a raft of new signings (Savio, Fernandes, Tonali, Marmoush) who could start or influence shortly, but patience remains as they gel amid injuries. Newcastle have conceded early in their opening matches, making this a wide-open test for Spurs’ attack and midfield rebuild under De Zerbi-influenced tactics elsewhere, with the result potentially signaling whether Tottenham’s summer overhaul pays off.
In the Carabao Cup third round, Tottenham hammered Charlton 5-1, Everton routed Preston 4-0, Newcastle edged West Brom 3-2, and Bradford advanced on penalties against Burnley after a 0-0 draw.
Liverpool fought back to a 2-2 draw at Newcastle, but the game underscored ongoing questions around Cody Gakpo’s role and the need for more attacking options as transfer chatter links Barcola, Mbaye and Minteh; Gakpo was Liverpool’s standout on the day, while Munoz impressed off the bench. Iraola’s decision to hook Ngumoha early and the exposed counterattacks highlighted vulnerabilities, especially a lack of a dedicated defensive midfielder and underperforming full-backs, reinforcing the belief Liverpool must add quality and depth in the remaining window. Szoboszlai remained upbeat, stressing the squad’s resolve, but the path to improvement is clear for the new boss.
Liverpool salvage a 2-2 draw at Newcastle via Szoboszlai’s stoppage-time penalty after Elanga’s early breakaway opener and Willock’s late strike for Newcastle; Gakpo equalized for Liverpool, while Isak’s return was quiet amid boos. Jaissle-ball showed Newcastle’s direct, counter-attacking approach taking shape, and Iraola’s Liverpool again faced midfield balance issues.
Post-match player ratings for Newcastle's 2-2 draw with Liverpool, highlighting debuts and cameos (Dedic, Steur, Willock) as well as key moments like Elanga scoring the opener. Yoane Wissa earns an 8, while several players score 6–7, indicating a competitive game with contributions across both squads.
Arsenal have signed Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United for £75m, ending a long-running saga that began with a 2022 bid Arsenal decided against. The straight-fee deal with no add-ons makes the Brazil international a marquee midfield upgrade for Arteta as the club pursues a title challenge, while Newcastle reinvests under their new coach after cashing in on their captain.