Erling Haaland's brilliance and Cristiano Ronaldo's distractions: what I learned in the Premier League

Erling Haaland scored twice in hisPremier League debut, whileEric ten HagGood for Manchester United got off to a losing start.

Here, the PA news agency looks at some things the Premier League has learned from the first weekend of his season.

After all, Haaland didn't need time

Few doubted that Erling Haaland scored many goals for Manchester City, but last week's After the Community Shield it may take him some time to settle in. The Norwegian has had to adjust to the Premier League and City have not played a forward like him in recent years, so he is It takes getting used to. After his two goals in City's 2-0 victory over West Ham, it now looks like all has been wiped out. He confidently hit the opener from his spot on penalty and clinically pushed home his second. He saw every corner of the terrifying prospect that the City wanted.

Ronaldo's problems continue to distract Ten Hag

Eric Ten Hag's new manager, Manchester I knew what I had to do to lift United. by Brighton in the opener. Players performed poorly and the system Ten Hag introduced seemed unfamiliar to them. The Dutchman's rebuilding work will obviously take time and, by his own admission, may be few. Uncertainties around need to be resolved. Repeated speculation over the remaining weeks of the summer transfer window will make him feel uneasy about when he will need to establish stability.

Questions about Liverpool's midfield

Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp has insisted he doesn't need more midfield recruits, but Saturday's draw against Fulham may have given him some second thoughts. Losing Thiago Alcantara to injury is definitely a blow for the Reds, and the Spaniard's long absence will have fingers crossed at Anfield. Oxlade-Chamberlain is already out and Naby Keita should be back from illness soon, but his options are limited. Additionally, Jordan Henderson and Fabinho were below par, suggesting they may need a fresh injection of energy.

Spurs' hype seems to be justified.

His one win over a battered Southampton is hardly going to be great, but Antonio Conte will be back on Saturday. His 4-1 win for Tottenham was impressive. Spurs' campaign prospects have been talked about after a strong summer in the transfer market and their display justified optimism. rice field. Spurs fans can be happy because not even a Harry Kane goal was needed on this occasion.

Newcastle also have reason to be optimistic

It's been a long time since Newcastle supporters looked forward to the season with sheer optimism, but this season has every reason. They will obviously face a much tougher side than promoted Nottingham Forest, but there was enough vigor and creativity in Saturday's victory that a long and painful second half of the season could be a thing of the past.