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After a breathless opener to the 2013/14 Premier League campaign, IB Times UK takes a look back at the weekend’s biggest talking points as football once again takes centre stage.
A sullen Wayne Rooney came off the bench to provide two goals as Manchester United went to town against Swansea City, but does his cameo give us an idea of where the striker will be come September 2?
Arsenal’s summer of discontent continued as they succumbed to a miserable 3-1 defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday. We examine what went wrong at the Emirates and what lies on the horizon for the Gunners, and touch upon another disastrous opener for Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium.
We also take a look across Europe as Barcelona kicked off their defence of the La Liga crown in typically spellbinding fashion, while Carlos Tevez introduced himself to the Bianconeri as Juventus met Lazio in the Italian Super Cup.
Champions League and Europa League qualifiers continue this week as we preview early tests for Tottenham and Swansea’s improved squads, while Arsenal face a potentially daunting visit to Fenerbahce.
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Ahead of the new season IB Times UK discuss all things Premier League as David Moyes begins his Manchester United reign with the familiar face of Jose Mourinho back in town.
With the shadow of Gareth Bale’s future still looming over Tottenham, we look at who will win the battle of north London this season after another barren summer of spending at Arsenal, and whether Liverpool can renew their Champions League hopes with or without Luis Suarez.
After euphoric conclusions to the Championship last season, are Cardiff City, Hull City and Crystal Palace prepared for a top flight fight? We look at each promoted club’s summer business and their hopes of surviving the drop.
We look at every Premier League club ahead of Saturday’s big kick off in addition to our shouts for signings of the summer and consider the potential candidates for the league’s top goal scorer gong.