There is no question that the Championship comes with the same qualities, with its reputation as the strongest second-tier division in world football doing justice to the level of drama, excitement and tension that is created at both ends of the table.
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At Stoke’s Bet365 Stadium, City striker Sergio Aguero netted twice in the first half to take his goal tally to six in three games. They are tied for points with Hull City, Manchester United and Manchester City.
“Staying in the premier League is what they want to do”. He has more than delivered on the transfer front, with Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Eric Bailly representing superb business from a club who have merely gone through the motions over the last three years following Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement. Neither side has impressed much in their opening two matches – Spurs had to come from behind to salvage a point against Everton and left it late to beat Palace 1-0 while Liverpool followed up a triumphant 4-3 win over Arsenal with a lacklustre 2-0 defeat at Turf Moor.
Arsenal travel to Leicester City for the evening game on Saturday, while Sunderland take on Middlesbrough and West Ham United host Bournemouth to wrap things up on Sunday.
Chelsea XI: Courtois; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta; Kante; Pedro, Oscar, Matic, Hazard; Diego Costa.
“I’m pleased to see a reaction from my players”, said Chelsea manager Antonio Conte.
After Manchester United and Manchester City both made it two wins from two, the Sky Sports Now Podcast looks back on an eventful weekend in the Premier League.
For Watford, Barnes is puzzled on why Quique Flores was sacked after last season despite finishing mid-table.
“My grudinho. love you too!”
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26 – Since returning to the Premier League, Cesc Fabregas has more assists than any other player (26).
