Tottenham Hotspur defeated Manchester City 2–0 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, with first-half goals from Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha extending Thomas Frank’s perfect start as manager. A wayward pass by City goalkeeper James Trafford led to Palhinha’s strike, and Spurs contained Erling Haaland’s side to secure back-to-back league wins at the champions’ ground. The victory briefly sent Spurs to the top of the Premier League, but Arsenal eclipsed them after announcing the signing of 27-year-old attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace for about £60 million plus add-ons. A former Arsenal academy player, Eze was unveiled to supporters before kick-off wearing the No. 10 shirt, with manager Mikel Arteta lauding his creativity and work ethic. Arsenal then swept aside newly promoted Leeds United 5–0 at the Emirates. Viktor Gyökeres opened his league account with a second-half brace, Jurrien Timber scored twice from set pieces and Bukayo Saka added a goal before departing with a muscle injury; captain Martin Ødegaard had earlier left the field with a shoulder problem. The emphatic result left Arsenal top on goal difference, level on six points with Spurs after two matches.
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