Premier League talking points as Erik ten Hag looks to avoid another sting
The second round of Premier League games kick off this weekend, with teams looking to build on a positive start or trying to get off the mark.
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Tottenham's Premier League title credentials face Chelsea test
Antonio Conte has been heavily backed in his first full season as Spurs boss with the signings of Richarlison, Yves Bissouma, Ivan Perisic, Djed Spence, Clement Lenglet and Fraser Forster in the transfer window. But none of the six new faces started in an impressive 4-1 win over Southampton to underline the strength in depth now on offer to Conte. Spurs, though, have only won once in the league at Stamford Bridge in 32 years and beating the Blues would send an early season statement of intent that they can bridge the gap to Manchester City and Liverpool.
Premier League: Tottenham Hotspur's Title Credentials Face Chelsea Test
Tottenham lived up to pre-season hype they could challenge for the Premier League title by going top of the table on the opening weekend of the season, but face a truer test of their credentials away to Chelsea on Sunday. Antonio Conte has been heavily backed in his first full season as Spurs boss with the signings of Richarlison, Yves Bissouma, Ivan Perisic, Djed Spence, Clement Lenglet and Fraser Forster in the transfer window.
Conte returns to Chelsea with Spurs in a big test for both
LONDON: Antonio Conte takes Tottenham back to his former employers Chelsea on Sunday (Aug 14) for what will already be something of a litmus test for both London clubs so early in the Premier League season.
Tottenham: Paratici still 'looking' for two more signings at Hotspur Way
Tottenham Hotspur will look to complete two more signings before the end of the summer window with an attacking midfielder and central defender targeted, according to Sky Sports reporter Michael Bridge.
Tottenham: Conte plan for £42.2m star 'makes no sense' at Hotspur Way
Tottenham signing Nicolo Zaniolo to use as a right wing-back makes absolutely no sense, according to journalist Dean Jones.
Paratici submits Spurs enquiry for £158k-p/w "magician", he could be Kulusevski 2.0 - opinion
Tottenham Hotspur chief Fabio Paratici has submitted an enquiry for Memphis Depay, according to reports…
Return of Lukaku a title booster but Inter must block departures
The return of forward Romelu Lukaku is a major boost to Inter Milan's title hopes but manager Simone Inzaghi could be dealt a poor hand if the club opt to cash in on key defenders in a transfer window that has not gone totally to plan.