The Premier League is back, baby.
2024/25 is here, and out of the starting gates, it’s *checks notes* Brighton & Hove Albion who lead the pack. All hail our new seagull overlords.
In the spirit of crowning champions after gameweek one, we have 20 hot takes – one for each team – for you to digest. Come and get them while they’re piping.
Result: 2-0 win at home to Wolves
Hot take: Bukayo Saka will soon be the Premier League’s best player – if he isn’t already
A goal and an assist to open the new season, but to such little fanfare. Bukayo Saka has normalised his brilliance by the age of 22.
One whipped cross for Kai Havertz to thunder home, one drop of the shoulder before firing beyond Jose Sa. Job done.
It begs the question as to when, not if, we can crown Saka as the Premier League’s king.
Result: 2-1 win away to West Ham
Hot take: Jhon Duran should partner Ollie Watkins
After a move to West Ham fell through, it was obvious that wannabe Hammer Jhon Duran was going to score at London Stadium.
The Colombian came off the bench to grab the winner for Aston Villa, and boy does he look like he can back up his massive self-confidence.
So why can’t he and Ollie Watkins coexist? Why can’t Unai Emery play them together?
Result: 1-1 draw away at Nottingham Forest
Hot take: Who needs Dominic Solanke?
The £65m loss of Dominic Solanke should, in theory, harm Bournemouth and see them tumble down the table.
But if Saturday’s stalemate at the City Ground is anything to go by, they’ll be just fine. And they have a new star striker in Evanilson to welcome with open arms anyways. The future is bright for Andoni Iraola’s Cherries.
Result: 2-1 win at home to Crystal Palace
Hot take: Cashing in on Ivan Toney will improve Brentford
Thomas Frank admitted after Brentford’s win against Crystal Palace that he will be relieved to not have to speak about Ivan Toney’s future for much longer.
The England striker was dropped from the Bees’ squad as he edges closer to an exit, and that allowed the streets-won’t-forget duo of Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo to strut their stuff.
Toney should be consigned to history and the focus should be on those who want to wear the shirt.
Result: 3-0 win away to…
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