A profound examination of Mark Langdon's eventful week in the football realm, from business meetings to the sports arena
Premier League Roundup: A Mixed Bag of Results and Controversies
In the ongoing Premier League season, Liverpool remain at the top of the table with maximum points, having seen off two Champions League qualifiers, Newcastle and Arsenal. However, their performances have not been particularly impressive, with many questioning their form.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United made headlines off the field with a banner at St James' Park that read: "Isak is a rat. Wissa is a Geordie." The context of this statement is not clear, but it has certainly sparked conversations. Alexander Isak, the player in question, is now a part of the Magpies after joining from Borussia Dortmund.
The Newcastle match also saw Dominik Szoboszlai deliver a standout performance, earning comparisons to Cafu and Roberto Carlos for his display. Szoboszlai's form has been a silver lining in an otherwise disappointing start to the season for Newcastle.
Elsewhere, Arsenal's football has been criticized as boring, with some suggesting they should be more aggressive in the attacking third. Mikel Arteta's defensive approach away to the champions at Anfield was not criticized as foolish, but Arsenal fans are growing increasingly frustrated with the team's lack of goals.
Spurs have been making headlines for their financial management, spending only 43% of their turnover on wages. This is less than several other Premier League clubs, including Arsenal (53%), Manchester United (55%), Manchester City (57%), Liverpool (63%), Newcastle (68%), and Chelsea (72%). Aston Villa, on the other hand, have spent 93% of their turnover on wages for the 2023-24 season, a figure considered unsustainable.
In other news, Bournemouth have been causing upsets, nearly shocking Liverpool, beating Wolves, and battering Tottenham in their recent matches. Andoni Iraola, the manager of Bournemouth, is being considered as a potential candidate for the Manchester City manager position, with odds of 12-1 with Hills.
Aston Villa's season has started poorly, with only one point and no goals from three games, despite a relatively easy fixture list. Marc Guehi, a reliable center-back for England, failed to move to Liverpool, a situation that is considered a shame by some.
Finally, Daniel Levy, the former Tottenham Hotspur chairman, is reported to have left the club after nearly 25 years due to an external review ordered by the family of Joe Lewis. The future of Tottenham Hotspur is uncertain, but one thing is for sure - the Premier League season is shaping up to be an exciting one.
