Arsenal will win the league and Liverpool have a massive problem - seven things learned

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Express Sport runs the rule over the opening weekend of the Premier League season. 11:08, Tue, Aug 25, 2026 Updated: 11:08, Tue, Aug 25, 2026 Express Sport runs the rule over the Premier League's opening weekend (Image: Getty)After a long summer break, the Premier League is well and truly back.

Reigning champions Arsenal made the perfect start against Coventry City, while Manchester City needed a late flurry to beat Bournemouth and Chelsea had to dig deep to squeeze past Fulham.Express Sport looks at the biggest talking points from the Premier League's opening weekend...Arsenal will win the leagueIt's very difficult to look past Arsenal when it comes to predicting who will win the Premier League this season. Read our Privacy PolicyVilla are in trouble - but they must keep EmeryUnai Emery's squad has been gutted since the end of last season, when they won the Europa League, and it showed in their chastening 4-0 defeat to Brighton.

(Image: Getty)Man Utd need more signingsThere was so much optimism surrounding the Red Devils after they ended the previous campaign as the league's in-form side. However, they were quickly brought down to earth at the MKM Stadium as they were swept aside by Hull in the opening weekend's biggest shock.