NEW SEASON, SAME OLD SPURS?! Arsenal Start with a Statement

The Premier League is back — and the opening weekend has already provided plenty to talk about! On the latest Fan Focus EPL, Scarlett Katz Roberts reacts to a fascinating round of results, headlined by Tottenham's nightmare 3-0 defeat at Brentford. With Brentford registering 24 shots to Spurs' nine, Scarlett asks whether this was more than simply an opening-day setback and what Roberto De Zerbi needs to change to get an expensive Tottenham squad firing. There's also reaction to Leeds securing an impressive late victory at Nottingham Forest, the early struggles of Manchester United and a look ahead to some intriguing fixtures — including Manchester City's meeting with Bournemouth and Liverpool's difficult trip to St James' Park. But, inevitably, attention turns to Arsenal. Scarlett breaks down goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka and explains why Arsenal's greatest strength may not be spectacular football every week, but their consistency, composure and remarkably high performance floor. Even when Arsenal aren't completely dominating opponents, they find ways to control games, avoid costly mistakes and get results. After winning the title last season, are Arsenal already demonstrating exactly why they could do it all over again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices