With no Premier League action this weekend due to the International break, it's been a time for reflection for clubs after their opening three games of the season.
There's also been plenty of other news this weekend, including a return to Old Trafford for some Manchester United legends, an ex-Arsenal defender's struggles and potential contract talks for one of the Premier League's biggest stars.
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Former Manchester United star and Premier League winner Luke Chadwick made a memorable return to Old Trafford for a legends game against Celtic during the international break.
The match, which was a friendly to raise money for charity, saw Chadwick come off the bench, appearing almost unrecognisable with his bald head and beard.
Chadwick, who was part of Manchester United's Premier League-winning side in the 2000-01 season, expressed his happiness and gratitude on social media after the game.
Wayne Rooney scored a free-kick to give United the lead, but Gary Hooper equalised in the second half for the Hoops. The game finished in a 1-1 draw.
Chadwick, who struggled to break into Manchester United's first team and left after several loan spells, made over 400 appearances between the Championship and League Two before retiring in 2015.
He is best remembered by MK Dons fans, having played over 200 games for them and being named their Player of the Season twice.
Former Arsenal player Rob Holding has faced a challenging time at his new club, Crystal Palace. Holding joined Crystal Palace from Arsenal last summer but has made only one appearance for the club, which was in a 3-0 Carabao Cup third-round defeat to Manchester United.
Despite being on the bench for Palace's 2-0 loss to West Ham last month, he was left out of the squad for the following week's trip to Chelsea.
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner confirmed that Holding is not injured and is training individually. Glasner stated that the reasons for Holding's situation are private and between him and the player.
This summer, Holding fell further down the pecking order at Palace due to new signings Chadi Riad, Maxence Lacroix, and Trevoh Chalobah. In response, Holding has unfollowed Crystal Palace on Instagram and deleted almost all posts referencing the club except one.
Manchester City star Erling Haaland has reportedly demanded a release clause in any potential new contract, putting Spanish giants Real Madrid on high alert.
According to Spanish outlet Marca, Manchester City is keen on securing a deal that would make Haaland the highest-paid player in the Premier League, surpassing teammate Kevin De Bruyne's £400,000 per week.
Haaland signed a five-year contract with Manchester City after they activated a £52 million release clause in his Borussia Dortmund contract in 2022.
The Norwegian international has started the new season impressively, scoring seven goals in Manchester City's opening three league games. With 70 goals in 69 Premier League games, Haaland could potentially break Alan Shearer's record of 260 goals if he remains in the league.
Haaland's agent, Rafaela Pimenta, has openly discussed a potential move to Real Madrid and hinted at Haaland's admiration for the club. Despite his impressive club form, Haaland was unable to replicate this success during the international break as Norway drew 0-0 against Kazakhstan.
Haaland's exceptional goal-scoring form has been crucial to City's success, including a trophy treble in his debut 2022/23 season. He broke the long-standing Golden Boot record with 36 EPL goals in that season and helped City win their first-ever UEFA Champions League title.
Haaland also won a second Premier League and Golden Boot title in the 2023/24 season. Despite being less than halfway through his five-year deal, City wants him to commit beyond his current 2027 expiry date.
Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Hwang Hee-chan has had an eventful journey in the Premier League.
Initially joining Wolves on loan from RB Leipzig in 2021, Hwang quickly became a fan favorite at Molineux due to his pace, power, and work rate.
He had an outstanding start to the 2023/24 season, scoring six goals in the opening ten fixtures of the league season under Gary O’Neil’s management.
However, Hwang's form has not been consistent recently, which is something both he and manager Gary O’Neil are keen to address. Despite recent struggles, Hwang remains motivated by his passion for football and aims to give his best every day. Even during an international break.
He almost left Wolves this summer amid links to Marseille but decided to stay after being convinced by manager Gary O’Neil. Hwang still has an important role at Molineux for the upcoming season and needs improvement to reclaim his position in the starting XI.
Arijanet Muric has been sent home from international duty with Kosovo after allegedly ‘breaking team rules' while with the national team.
The current Ipswich Town and ex-Manchester City goalkeeper had played in Kosovo's 3-0 home defeat to Romania on Friday, but along with fellow Kosovan internationals Edon Zhegrova and Florent Muslija, he was sent home before their next game against Cyprus on Monday.
The Kosovan FA have warned that they are set to take ‘further measures' against all three players after they allegedly broke the regulations in place for the National Team.
Muric will return to Ipswich Town after his international break was cut short.
The summer transfer window closed on 30 August for Premier League, EFL, and Scottish clubs, but some transfers are still possible in other leagues. Even during the international break! For the latest rumours, check today's gossip column.
On 7 September, Gustav Lindgren moved from Degerfors to Peterborough for £500,000, joining in January 2025. On 6 September, Nikola Jojic moved from Stoke to FK Mladost Lucani on loan, and Dan Potts moved from Luton to Charlton on a free transfer. Josh Emmanuel moved from Carlisle to Doncaster on a free transfer, and Anna Csiki moved from BK Hacken to Tottenham Hotspur for an undisclosed fee. Katie Startup moved from Brighton to Manchester City for an undisclosed fee.
On 5 September, Maelys Mpome moved from Montpellier to Chelsea for an undisclosed fee. On 4 September, Samuel Edozie moved from Southampton to Anderlecht on loan, and Ryan Mmaee moved from Stoke to SK Rapid Wien on loan. Joel Thompson moved from Nottingham Forest to Colchester on a free transfer. On 3 September, Angelo Gabriel moved from Chelsea to Al-Nassr for £19.1m, Jamal Lewis moved from Newcastle to Sau Paulo on loan, and Daniel Podence moved from Wolves to Al-Shabab for £5m. Kyle Edwards, who was unattached, moved to Oxford.
On 2 September, Chris Smalling moved from Roma to Al-Fayha for an undisclosed fee, Joao Ferreira moved from Watford to Braga on loan, and Mileta Rajovic moved from Watford to Brondby on loan. Benjamin Tanimu moved from Singida Black Stars to Crawley Town for an undisclosed fee. On 1 September, Hayley Raso moved from Real Madrid to Tottenham Hotspur on a free transfer.
The English Premier League continues to captivate fans with its exciting matches, player performances, and transfer news. From legends returning to Old Trafford to star players like Erling Haaland making headlines, the league remains a focal point of football enthusiasts worldwide. Even during an international break!
Stay tuned for more updates and follow your favorite teams and players as the season progresses.
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