Manchester City are keeping their chase on Arsenal at the top of the English Premier League standings after picking up an important win over Bournemouth this Sunday. Erling Haaland got his name back on the score sheet, grabbing two goals in City's 3-1 home victory over their opponents.

The English Premier League started its 2025/26 season this weekend, and most of the favorites picked up all three points. Liverpool and Manchester City scored four goals in their matches, while Arsenal edged Manchester United 1-0.

Spanish giant, Real Madrid already eager to start their new chapter under new boss, Xabi Alonso, who is set to take over from Carlo Ancelotti soon. According to reports, Los Blancos are already working on signing a new defender, Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth.

Bournemouth boss Gary O'Neil, speaking to BBC MOTD: "We had a tough start and you go 1-0 down at home in a big game it's a real test of character and belief. The lads showed everything you need to give yourself a chance in a relegation scrap.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery to BBC Match of the Day: "After the matches we lost to Arsenal and Leicester, the reaction has been fantastic. Today is maybe the best 90 minutes we played here since I arrived.

Bournemouth manager Gary O'Neil, speaking to BT Sport: "A big result, obviously. Smiling, I haven't smiled after games that much recently so that's been coming, to be honest. "Manchester City and Arsenal were two performances that the boys should have been proud of and we didn't take anything from them.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe: "A tough game, I don't think we played particularly well, we were off our best level and one for us to reflect on. "It was a difficult game for me emotionally, I tried to block everything out and treat it like another fixture but you see a lot of people you know well.

Bournemouth boss Scott Parker: "It doesn’t surprise me. This is currently where it is at this moment in time. The players need help. Today proved too big a challenge. The levels were far too big.

Bournemouth manager Scott Parker : “The quality of their levels was clear to see. I was disappointed with out general demeanour and body language and at times and not understanding what we need to be against a top side.

Bournemouth boss Scott Parker: "We understood the challenge we faced today. It was crucial we got a result. We brought passion, desire and energy, and we were well worthy of the result.

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe on BBC Radio 5 Live: "We were excellent today, the frustrating thing when you see us play like that and you wonder where it was throughout the season.

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe speaking to BBC Sport: "In some ways it sort of mirrored our season. "It was a really cruel twist. We worked so hard to create the chances we needed and you think in that moment you've been rewarded.