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Three talking points from the Premier League
Sun 31 Aug, 2025

Liverpool boast the only perfect Premier League record three games into the new season after Dominik Szoboszlai's brilliant free-kick defeated title rivals Arsenal 1-0 at Anfield.

Manchester City's title challenge is already crumbling after a second defeat in three games for Pep Guardiola's men at Brighton, while Tottenham's fine start under Thomas Frank came off the rails in a 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth.

Manchester United secured their first win of the season against Burnley on Saturday, but needed a dramatic 97th minute Bruno Fernandes penalty to ease the scrutiny on Ruben Amorim heading into a two-week international break.

Sports looks at three talking points from the Premier League weekend.

LIVERPOOL SHOW ARSENAL REWARD OF TAKING RISKS

Szoboszlai said he took a "risk" with the power he put behind his free-kick to become the first player to score against Arsenal this season.

That desire to go for the winner rather than fear losing was symptomatic of the difference between the two sides.

Despite still finding their feet after a major overhaul of the squad that romped to the title last season, Liverpool sit top of the table thanks to three late winners.


The Gunners, by contrast, were overly conservative and paid the price in missing the chance to land an early psychological blow in the title race.

A Liverpool defence that had conceded twice to each of Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and 10-man Newcastle in the Community Shield and Premier League this season was rarely tested.

"At the end of the game, I said we have to find a way to win these big matches," said Arteta.

MAN CITY MAKING 'KIDS MISTAKES'

Guardiola has spent over £300 million ($270 million) on new signings since January, but Sunday's shock 2-1 defeat at Brighton showed the Manchester City manager's expensive revamp of his spluttering side is yet to pay dividends.


Faced with the evidence of a team in decline during the first half of last season, Guardiola responded by splashing out £180 million on Omar Marmoush, Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis and Nico Gonzalez in the winter window.

There was little improvement as City limped to a third place finish and lost the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace.

Guardiola was backed with another £140 million to bring in Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait-Nouri, James Trafford and Sverre Nypan during the summer.


Yet, after a meek 2-0 home defeat to Tottenham last weekend, City this time capitulated after Erling Haaland had fired them into a first-half lead.

"We are Manchester City and we come here to win, but this is the reality. We are not at the level for a long, long time," said midfielder Rodri.

"Some of the mistakes we are making are kids' mistakes; you are not concentrating and paying attention. The reality is that we have to raise the level if we want to compete."

AMORIM SAFE FOR NOW

After the shame of a League Cup exit to fourth-tier Grimsby, Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim's job appeared to be on the line deep into stoppage time at Old Trafford on Saturday with newly-promoted Burnley level at 2-2.


Amorim himself had cast doubt on his future in an emotional tirade after United lost to League Two opposition for the first time in the club's history.

Many of the Red Devils frailties were still on show as the Clarets exposed United's goalkeeping crisis and weak set-piece defending.

However, Amorim got the moment of fortune he needed to avoid talk of his departure over the international break when a VAR review adjudged Amad Diallo had been pulled down inside the box.

Bruno Fernandes missed from the spot in last weekend's 1-1 draw at Fulham.

But the United captain took responsibility again to bury the spot-kick and secure his side's first win of the season.

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Scores Of Terrorists Killed As Troops Smash Supply Network In North-East



In a major breakthrough against insurgency in the North-East, troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in collaboration with the Air Component, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local hunters, have dismantled several terrorist supply networks and neutralized scores of fighters in a series of ambushes, raids and fighting patrols.

The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, who disclosed this in Abuja, said the operations were carried out between July 15 and 22, 2025.



“Our troops arrested multiple collaborators responsible for supplying communication equipment, illicit drugs, improvised explosive device (IED) components, and arms-making materials to terrorists,” he said.

According to him, On July 19, troops at a checkpoint along the Kano–Maiduguri route arrested Mallam Aminu Idris, who was transporting Starlink equipment suspected to be for terrorist communications. On the same day, Mr Ali Abba, a suspected drug trafficker en route to Damasak, was apprehended with large quantities of tramadol and diazepam.



From July 18 to 22, coordinated ambushes and raids in Bama, Monguno and Konduga led to the elimination of several terrorists and the disruption of infiltration attempts. Recovered items included small arms, ammunition, IED components, motorcycles, bicycles and communication devices.



Continuing, Kangye informed that on July 15, troops of 114 Battalion intercepted four motorcycles, cement and foodstuffs meant for terrorists in Madagali LGA, Adamawa State. On July 16, seven suspected terrorist logistics suppliers were arrested with a large cache of consumables. On July 17, 82 Division Task Force Battalion neutralized one terrorist in Gwoza LGA, Borno State. On July 18, a night ambush by 27 Task Force Brigade along the Lambawa–Kalari Road in Kaga LGA resulted in the killing of one terrorist and the recovery of weapons and spare parts.

Similarly, on July 20, troops recovered IED-making materials in Madagali and foiled another infiltration attempt in Monguno, seizing rocket-propelled grenade bombs and ammunition.



Additionally, 10 family members of terrorists surrendered to troops in Bama LGA, while a 15-year-old suspected informant and other collaborators were arrested during intelligence-led operations.

On July 22, troops intercepted a truck carrying solar batteries, power inverters, cables, gas regulators, refrigerators and food supplies destined for terrorists in Gamboru.

General Kangye praised the gallantry and resilience of troops, noting that the operations have significantly disrupted the logistics lifeline of Boko Haram and ISWAP.

“These offensives have denied terrorists critical supplies and degraded their operational capacity. The Armed Forces remain committed to restoring lasting peace and security in the region,” he said.

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has made her way into the National Assembly premises in Abuja, after she was initially denied access.


The lawmaker who is serving a six-month suspension by the upper lawmaking body had vowed to resume sitting in the NASS chambers after a court verdict asking the Senate to recall her.

However, when she attempted to resume on Thursday, her convoy was stopped, denying her entry into the premises.


Senator Natasha, who was inside a black car, was stopped from entering the National Assembly. The car in front of her, carrying activist Aisha Yesufu, was also stopped from entering the National Assembly.

But later on, she alighted from her car and proceeded into the National Assembly on foot, accompanied by some supporters.

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