Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport.

In this episode, ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz chats with reporter Deepanraj Ganesan and ST’s English Premier League columnist John Brewin on takeaways from the opening weekend of action in the 22/23 season, and what lies ahead.

They talk leading contenders, dark horses, early write-offs (hint: it’s Man United) and also possible surprise packages among the new boys in the division.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:54 - Brewin's first-hand view of Liverpool at Craven Cottage

5:09 - A lingering problem for Klopp? Or just a one-off?

8:06 - Man City start well - who else are contenders?

14:45 - Man United: Oh dear

22:03 - Not all gloom for newly-promoted sides

Read more: https://str.sg/wayj

Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz ([email protected]) & Eden Soh

Edited by: Eden Soh

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