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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>Manchester City opened up a two-point lead at the top of the Premier League as Rodri’s late winner at Sheffield United ensured the champions are the only side still with a 100 percent record after three games.<\/p>\n

But 10-man Liverpool produced the performance of the weekend by coming back from 1-0 and a man down inside half an hour to win 2-1 at Newcastle thanks to Darwin Nunez’s double.<\/p>\n

Arsenal stumbled for the first time in a 2-2 draw with 10-man Fulham.<\/p>\n

West Ham and Tottenham are alongside the Gunners and Liverpool on seven points as they continue to make light of the departures of Declan Rice and Harry Kane respectively.<\/p>\n

Darwin finally delivers for Liverpool<\/b><\/p>\n

Darwin Nunez is yet to start a game this season after an underwhelming first campaign following his club-record \u00a385 million ($107 million) move from Benfica.<\/p>\n

The Uruguayan’s composure in front of goal has often been the failing of his Liverpool career to date.<\/p>\n

But Nunez was deadly at St James’ Park as he twice fired into the far corner after his pace took him clear of the Newcastle defence.<\/p>\n

“He was obviously fired up from not starting,” said Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.<\/p>\n

“This is a new team with new key players. It needs time. He scores two goals and can’t get the smile off his face. For the team, it was super important.”<\/p>\n

Postecoglou eases Tottenham’s Kane pain<\/b><\/p>\n

Spurs’ season looked to have suffered a fatal blow before it even began when Kane departed on the eve of Ange Postecoglou’s first game in charge.<\/p>\n

But the Australian has shrugged off the loss of the club’s all-time record goalscorer to rapidly whip a new-look side into his own image.<\/p>\n

The Spurs fans have a new idol in James Maddison, who scored his first goal for the club in a 2-0 win at Bournemouth on Saturday.<\/p>\n

But it is Postecoglou’s positivity, in stark contrast to the dour recent regimes of Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho, that has lifted the mood around Tottenham.<\/p>\n

The former Celtic boss has sidelined a number of experienced internationals such as former captain Hugo Lloris, Eric Dier and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg for younger legs more capable of playing his high-paced brand of football.<\/p>\n

Yves Bissouma and Pape Sarr have thrived in midfield after being largely unused by Conte last season.<\/p>\n

Left-back Destiny Udogie, who set up Dejan Kulusevski’s goal against Bournemouth, has been another revelation after spending last season on loan at Udinese.<\/p>\n

Pochettino helps Sterling bounce back<\/b><\/p>\n

Raheem Sterling was the star of the show as Chelsea beat Luton 3-0 to give Mauricio Pochettino his first win in charge of the Blues.<\/p>\n

The England international was one of the fall guys during his first season at the club in a disastrous campaign for Chelsea.<\/p>\n

Sterling’s return of nine goals was the first time he had not hit double figures in a season since he broke through as a teenager at Liverpool in 2012\/13.<\/p>\n

The 28-year-old was back to his best, terrorising the Luton defence, with a brilliant solo run and finish to open his tally for the season.<\/p>\n

Sterling added a second after the break before teeing up Nicolas Jackson’s first Chelsea goal.<\/p>\n

He had also shone despite being on the losing side in a 3-1 defeat at West Ham the week before.<\/p>\n

And he said a heart-to-heart with Pochettino was behind his turnaround in form.<\/p>\n

“It was a bit of frustration from last season from myself personally because I felt like I was always coming with my back to goal,” said Sterling.<\/p>\n

“I need to get on the back foot and do what I do. Drive at players and get on it, that’s when I’m most effective.”<\/p>\n

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