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.

Manchester United fans will be travelling to Brentford in expectation of a much-improved display following a lacklustre home defeat by Brighton, while former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte takes Tottenham to Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at the big talking points ahead of the weekend’s fixtures.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag tried to look for some positives after his side opened the new campaign with a below-par display at Old Trafford. The Dutchman feels belief will be the key to lifting his squad for the challenges ahead. Brentford will certainly not be short on that having come from two goals down to earn a draw at Leicester as they prepare a warm welcome for Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen back in west London.

If there was any doubt over whether Erling Haaland could cut it in the hustle and bustle of the English top flight, they were swiftly dispatched as the Norway frontman opened his account with a debut double to sink West Ham. Ominously for the rest of the Premier League, there looks to be plenty more where they came from. New boys Bournemouth will have a spring in their step after beating Aston Villa – but even with the addition of Argentina defender Marcos Senesi, you suspect it will take something extraordinary to prevent Haaland continuing on the goals trail.

The away end at Brighton on Saturday will no doubt be a sea of black and white – but it will be sky blue for the Newcastle players on the pitch. Both of the Magpies’ new kits – navy blue and white for away – have been deemed to be a colour clash with Brighton’s stripes,