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February 23, 2026
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Rio Ngumoha lifts Liverpool, the tussle to be Harry Kane’s England deputy and Chelsea self-destruct
TL;DR
- Tottenham are in serious danger of relegation, struggling for wins and facing tough fixtures.
- Liverpool's 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha made a significant impact, potentially signaling a shift from Mohamed Salah.
- Wolves' Tolu Arokodare missed a penalty, with manager Rob Edwards defending his choice.
- Raúl Jiménez scored twice for Fulham against Sunderland, who are struggling at home.
- Erling Haaland provided an assist and made defensive contributions in Manchester City's win.
- Ollie Watkins and Dominic Calvert-Lewin vied for the England No. 9 role, with Tammy Abraham also making a late impact.
- Mikel Arteta is urged to trust Arsenal's creative player Eberechi Eze more.
- Chelsea's poor discipline, marked by red cards and dropped points, is a major concern.
- West Ham displayed a strong collective desire and unity in their goalless draw with Bournemouth.
- Brighton's young manager Fabian Hürzeler is showing promise despite a tough learning curve in the Premier League.
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