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Erling Haaland Hits Hat-Trick To Take Man City Top, Son Treble Inspires Spurs

Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick as Manchester City maintained their perfect Premier League start with a 5-1 thrashing of Fulham on Saturday, as Son Heung-min also netted three times in Tottenham's 5-2 victory at Burnley. But Chelsea's huge investment in the transfer market is still to reap reward as the Blues lost 1-0 at home to Nottingham Forest. In keeping with the early weeks of the season, City were good enough for the three points without ever hitting top gear. "Every year is like this at this club. We start a bit late and a bit sloppy because we play right until the last game (of the season) because we are the best club," said Haaland. "We will only get better and better from here."

In a historic first, Iranian TV broadcasts Saudi Pro League match

Football fans in Iran have come out in praise of Saudi football after the Islamic Republic’s state television broadcast Friday’s “Classico” match between champions Al-Ittihad and former Asian champions Al-Hilal on its sports channel.

West Ham United Ruin Luton Town's Homecoming To Go Top Of Premier League

West Ham ruined Luton's homecoming to Kenilworth Road as David Moyes' men moved to the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 win on Friday. Set among rows of terraced houses, Luton's 11,000 capacity home since 1905 had to undergo significant development to comply with regulations to host matches in England's top flight. That led to the postponement of their home fixture against Brighton last month. The Hatters have risen from the fifth-tier National League to the Premier League in just 10 seasons.

Arsenal Face Man Utd Test As Nunez Targets Liverpool Start

Manchester United will seek a cure for their travel sickness when they travel to face Arsenal in an early-season blockbuster on Sunday as Liverpool take on free-scoring Aston Villa. Newly promoted Luton play their first home match of the season against high-flying West Ham while rock-bottom Everton chase their first goal. AFP Sport looks at some of the key talking points ahead of the weekend action.

Raphael Varane Ruled Out For 'A Few Weeks' As Manchester United Injuries Mount

Raphael Varane has been ruled out for "a few weeks" as Manchester United's injury issues pile up ahead of their Premier League trip to Arsenal. Erik ten Hag's side head to north London on Sunday without several players for their final match before the international break. Luke Shaw and Mason Mount are currently out of action, while new signing Rasmus Hojlund is yet to make his debut due to a back complaint.

Man City Star Erling Haaland Wins PFA Player Of The Year Award

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scooped the PFA Players' Player of the Year award on Tuesday after his stellar first season with the treble winners. England and Aston Villa star Rachel Daly won the women's prize, voted for by fellow players. Organised by the Professional Footballers' Association, the awards salute the best male and female players in English football in 2023. Haaland enjoyed a stunning debut season for City, hitting 52 goals in all competitions as Pep Guardiola's men won the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League.

Watch: Manchester City Fan Invades Pitch, Celebrates Goal With Erling Haaland

Manchester City extended their perfect start to the Premier League season as Rodri sealed a dramatic 2-1 win against Sheffield United after Erling Haaland scored once and missed a penalty for the champions on Sunday. Haaland drove a first half spot-kick against the post before his header put City in front after the break at Bramall Lane. City were in danger of squandering the points when Jayden Bogle equalised against the run of play with just five minutes left. But Rodri saved City with a blistering strike three minutes later as Pep Guardiola's side moved to the top of the table after a third successive victory. City's latest success was achieved without Guardiola, who was watching on television while he recuperates after back surgery in Barcelona.

Man Utd Rally To Beat Nottingham Forest, Arsenal Held By 10-man Fulham

Manchester United hit back from conceding twice in the first four minutes to beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 on Saturday as Arsenal dropped points for the first time this season in a 2-2 draw with 10-man Fulham. The Gunners slip up allowed north London rivals Tottenham to remain top of the table on goal difference after they won 2-0 at Bournemouth. United were looking to kickstart their season after losing 2-0 to Tottenham last weekend, but could not have got off to a worse start at Old Trafford. Taiwo Awoniyi burst clear from a United corner to score for the seventh consecutive Premier League game after 90 seconds.

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Erling Haaland Hits Hat-Trick To Take Man City Top, Son Treble Inspires Spurs

In a historic first, Iranian TV broadcasts Saudi Pro League match

West Ham United Ruin Luton Town's Homecoming To Go Top Of Premier League

Arsenal Face Man Utd Test As Nunez Targets Liverpool Start

Raphael Varane Ruled Out For 'A Few Weeks' As Manchester United Injuries Mount

Man City Star Erling Haaland Wins PFA Player Of The Year Award

Watch: Manchester City Fan Invades Pitch, Celebrates Goal With Erling Haaland

Man Utd Rally To Beat Nottingham Forest, Arsenal Held By 10-man Fulham