With four out of the new season’s predicted top six in the clubhouse with maximum points, the stage was set at the Emirates Stadium for the remaining two to slug it out to keep parity with the others.
Tottenham and FC United of Stretford laboured to secure their wins whereas Chelsea, lambs to the slaughter at Wembley last week disposed easily of Huddersfield Town and Liverpool fancied by many as City major challengers this season, even more so hammered the Hammers in a 4-0 trouncing that sees them sitting at the top of the early bird tree.
Arenal, resplendently minus Arsene Wenger as the new era dawns, welcomed in a new manager in the shape of Unai Emery, a selection of new players, new shapes and, no doubt, new tactics.