Haaland Makes His Mark
The Game
The Times
3.2 • 1.5K Ratings
🗓️ 9 August 2022
⏱️ 65 minutes
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Summary
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tony Cascarino.
Erling Haaland has arrived and already has two goals to his name. Are Manchester City going to be more dominant than ever or will Liverpool find their feet after their opening performance? (00:00)
Aleksandar Mitrović caused Liverpool problems - but can the Fulham striker have a better season in the Premier League this time around? (15:24)
Brighton won at Old Trafford for the first time in the league - what’s the secret to Graham Potter’s success? Manchester United are back with a new manager - but has anything really changed? (23:00)
Steven Gerrard caused a bit of a stir with his comments about Tyrone Mings following their loss against Bournemouth. Was he right to replace his captain? (42:31)
Tottenham were impressive against Southampton - are they actually in the conversation for a title challenge? (50:02)
Ismaïla Sarr scored from his own half for Watford on Monday night, so we end with our favourite goals from the ‘wrong’ half of the pitch (55:28)
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