Premier League Review: What we've learned so far
6 September 2024 - 54 minsAdam Leventhal is joined by Tim Spiers and Jon Mackenzie to assess the opening three weeks of the 24/25 Premier League season.
The panel reflect on Liverpool's 3-0 victory at Old Trafford, Everton's collapse at home to Bournemouth, and back to back hat-tricks for Erling Haaland - helping Manchester City start the season as they ended last.
We also hear from our Tottenham and Chelsea writers from the club podcasts across our network, and talk life after Toney at Brentford.
Plus - will Russell Martin's style of play get Southampton relegated, and Mark Carey drops by to tell us at what point the Premier League table begins to reflect the final standings.
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Tim Spi...
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