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Manchester City demolished Wolves on the opening day of the season(Image: Getty Images)

The first Premier League weekend of the season has been ticked off - almost.

But what have Mirror Football writers noticed from the (very short) Premier League so far?

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When Manchester City signed former AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders for £46.5m, it looked like a good deal for a player who had scored 15 goals last season and was entering his peak years.



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That fee however now looks to be a real bargain following one of the best Premier League debuts of recent years.

If he can keep up those levels, then there is no reason why he can’t be a key cog in another relentless trophy-winning machine under Pep Guardiola.

Tijjani Reijnders enjoyed a dream Premier League debut(Image: Getty Images)

What is your key takeaway from the first weekend of the Premier League season?

Time wasting will no doubt continue in those situations and from throw-ins, but one avenue has at least been shut down.

Martin Dubravka became the first victim of a new Premier League rule(Image: Getty Images)

Going into the new season, some worried whether Pep Guardiola’s motivation was waning and a few even speculated he might not have long left as Manchester City manager.

He was on the scoresheet, as was Rayan Cherki, who could be another massive hit.

Man City look back to their best under Pep Guardiola(Image: Getty Images)

City's recruitment may not have seen them land the household names, but Reijnders could yet prove to be an absolute steal having joined from AC Milan for £42.5m.There's no doubt that those on the blue side of Manchester have gone under the radar, regardless of what the pundits say.

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