Best Opening Premier League Weekend Ever?

The Rest Is Football

Monday, 24 August 2026 - 57 minutes

Gary, Alan & Micah are back with a bang as we witnessed one of the most intriguing opening weekends we’ve seen in the Premier League.

Manchester United suffered a shock defeat to newly promoted Hull, Aston Villa and Spurs were both battered by Brighton and Brentford, Manchester City staged a dramatic late comeback against Bournemouth, and there was a thriller at St James’ Park. Meanwhile, the Champions Arsenal produced a dominant performance on Friday.

The boys also discussed the new SCR rules and whether they are catered towards the elite. Is the Premier League becoming less competitive as a result?

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