Another Premier League season has begun, with new-look sides, new-look tactical approaches and plenty of optimism (and pessimism!) among the fans.
We could have picked out many observations across all teams - but here are five that caught our eye in particular at the weekend.
1. Liverpool look weak against counter-attacks
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Arne Slot's Liverpool have brought in attacking reinforcements but the balance of their side looks off. Against Bournemouth, they were bright going forward but looked susceptible to conceding on the break.
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Last season, Liverpool only conceded two goals from fast breaks all season. In the first game of this season, they equalled that number.
So what has changed for Liverpool?
The personnel informs how tactics are executed and Slot pointed towards sloppy passing in midfield as a reason Liverpool were so exposed. These misplaced passes gave the opposition time and space against a disorganised defensive shape while attacking the centre of the pitch.
This is more dangerous than losing the ball in the wide areas as attackers are closer to goal, in better shooting positions.
Although Slot focuses mainly on the sloppy passing and dispossessions in midfield, it is objectively true that Liverpool committed many bodies to their attack. At times, there were seven or eight players in and around Bournemouth's box, leaving Liverpool with very few players back to defend.
