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Gary, Alan & Micah are back with a bang as we witnessed one of the most intriguing opening weekends we’ve seen in the Premier League.
Manchester United suffered a shock defeat to newly promoted Hull, Aston Villa and Spurs were both battered by Brighton and Brentford, Manchester City staged a dramatic late comeback against Bournemouth, and there was a thriller at St James’ Park. Meanwhile, the Champions Arsenal produced a dominant performance on Friday.
The boys also discussed the new SCR rules and whether they are catered towards the elite. Is the Premier League becoming less competitive as a result?
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"Best Opening Premier League Weekend Ever?" is an episode of The Rest Is Football. Runtime 57 min. Published August 24, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
