What have we learned from the Premier League so far?
BBC Sport takes a look at the opening weeks of the Premier League season as a long international break arrives.
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Notable Quotes
"That's not going to take away what the team has done and the boys have done in the last six or seven weeks since coming back from the World Cup."
— Mikel Arteta , Executive
"In the press conference before the game, I said I expect a very tough game."
— Enzo Maresca , Athlete
"no"
— Fabian Hurzeler , Athlete
Key People
Andoni Iraola is a football manager who was a target for Crystal Palace.
Daniel Farke is the manager of Leeds United who selected Darlow as the first-choice keeper.
Enzo Maresca is a former football manager and player.
Head coach of Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Keith Andrews is the current manager of Brentford, leading the team in the Premier League.
Michael Carrick is a former professional football player and current manager.
Mikel Arteta is the head coach of Arsenal.
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BBC Sport takes a look at the opening weeks of the Premier League season as a long international break arrives.
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