The 2025/26 Premier League don start with new rules but na still the same wahala and drama wey dey always follow am.
Friday night, defending champions Liverpool nearly fall hand against Bournemouth but still manage win 4-2 open the season.
Title contenders Man City and Arsenal sef no dull – City hammer Wolves 4-0 carry table top, while Arsenal squeeze 1-0 win over Man United.
Tottenham join with 3-0 win against Burnley, newly-promoted Sunderland shock West Ham 3-0, Forest beat Brentford 3-1, and Leeds knack Everton 1-0 after controversial handball.
Aston Villa hold Newcastle 0-0 even with 10 men, Chelsea vs Crystal Palace end 0-0, and Fulham thief last-minute draw against Brighton 1-1. Na from all dis action wey TPB pick our Team of the Week.
Goalkeeper: David Raya (Arsenal)
Without Raya, Arsenal for no get that win. The guy pull seven mad saves plus two high claims keep Man United strikers quiet. He be the real difference.
Centre-back: Daniel Ballard (Sunderland)
Former Arsenal man show say e dey ready for Prem. He score with clean header and later clear one sure goal from West Ham. Proper hero performance.
Centre-back: Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton)
Even though Brighton no win, Van Hecke play like rock. Win all him duels, pass accuracy near perfect, and control backline sharp.
Centre-back: Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal)
Na him score the winner for Old Trafford. He still win him aerial duels and do last-ditch defending. Big impact from new signing.
Right Midfield: Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham)
Kudus torment Burnley all day, create five chances and deliver two sweet assists. £55m well spent if e continue like this.
Central Midfield: Tijjani Reijnders (Man City)
Dream debut! One goal, one assist, and even pre-assist. Only Aguero don do am before for City first Prem game. Mad talent.
Central Midfield: Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest)
Anderson dey everywhere – sweet assist to Chris Wood, three shots, tackles, fouls win. Energy full ground.
Left Midfield: Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth)
Semenyo run Liverpool defence scatter. He outrun Van Dijk and Robertson for first goal, then carry ball 52 metres before score equaliser. Wicked display even though Bournemouth lose.
Second Striker: Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool)
New signing shine wella for Anfield debut. Score one cool finish and assist Gakpo. First Frenchman wey fit score + assist for Premier League debut.
Second Striker: Richarlison (Tottenham)
Guy no wan leave Spurs again o. He score one acrobatic overhead kick and still play key role for third goal. Contender for goal of the season already.
Centre-forward: Erling Haaland (Man City)
Death, taxes, and Haaland to score MD1. Two goals again – simple tap-in and powerful strike. He don score for every opening weekend since he land Premier League. Cold-blooded machine.
TPB Team of the Week (3-4-3)
Raya; Ballard, Van Hecke, Calafiori; Kudus, Reijnders, Anderson, Semenyo; Ekitike, Richarlison; Haaland