There's certainly been no shortage of talk around big-money summer signings over recent weeks.

But 15-year-old Max Dowman certainly took his opportunity to shine at Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

Mikel Arteta said that he needs to "protect" Dowman in his development but that has not stopped his team-mates heaping praise on him.

"I think everyone can see the potential he has. Playing against grown men. He is a joy to watch, for the crowd too he is a joy to watch. Hopefully, he will have many amazing years here." Jurrien Timber said.

In the past hour, Fabrizio Romano has twice post updates about Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie.

The first one reports that Tottenham have made an approach for the 23-year-old.

The second, around 50 minutes later, then says Arsenal have now decided to do the same.

Surely not another one...

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Viktor Gyokeres did his trademark 'mask' celebration after scoring his first Premier League goal for Arsenal on Saturday, but then he switched things up for his second goal against Leeds by running his fingers through his hair, a nod to the critics who said who touched his gelled hair more than the ball at Old Trafford a week earlier.

The Sweden striker joined Arsenal on a £64m five-year deal from Sporting in July and, after a short pre-season, says he's fitting in well at the Emirates.

"I felt more comfortable in how we're playing, and I think you can see that as well," Gyokeres told Sky Sports.

"I am comfortable when the ball is coming in-behind and then cutting inside. I know I'll take the chance when I have it like that.

"We have so many amazing players going forward. For me, it is important to be in the right place."

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Former Aston Villa midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

Bukayo Saka is 'Mr Arsenal', he is the influential player.

Thankfully they have just signed Eberechi Eze, who is a special player, and he is going to have to go straight in at the deep end and take the burden of being the man that creates for Arsenal.

He hasn't gone to Arsenal to be the main man, he has gone to show the talent that he has, and he is definitely capable of doing it.

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Although undoubtedly a blow that his star player will miss one of the biggest games of the season against Liverpool this weekend, the news that Bukayo Saka's hamstring injury is not quite as serious as first feared will be of huge relief for Mikel Arteta.

The Arsenal boss was able to welcome a new forward last week with the arrival of £60m signing Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace.

And he also watched new £64m striker Viktor Gyokeres score his first Arsenal goals in the 5-0 win over Leeds United.

The Emirates atmosphere was lifted further by the Premier League debut of 15-year-old Max Dowman too, as the hosts outclassed their promoted opposition on a near-perfect day.

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It's not about who's top after two rounds.

That's what I'm [Harry] telling my fantasy football squad anyway...

But it's been a solid start to the campaign for Arsenal as they look to go one better than their second-place finishes in each of the past three seasons.

The Gunners followed up their opening win at Manchester United by hammering Leeds United on Saturday evening to sit top of the (very early) table.

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BBC Sport Manchester United reporter

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Kobbie Mainoo was an unused substitute yesterday as Manchester United drew with Fulham at Craven Cottage.

When Ruben Amorim made changes during the game, the first was to drop Mason Mount into a deeper role for Casemiro as Benjamin Sesko came on. Then Manuel Ugarte replaced Mount as United looked for a winner.

Mainoo seems to have slipped back quite a way since the his 2023-24 breakthrough campaign under Erik ten Hag, when he scored in the FA Cup final and started for England in the Euro 2024 final.

Judging by who the 20-year-old is in direct competition with in the United squad, according to Ruben Amorim, the midfielder might be in for a frustrating few weeks.

“He’s fighting for the position now with Bruno (Fernandes),” he said.

“I changed two midfielders. I left Mason Mount there because we want to score a goal and when I changed again, I felt the team need to return to one holding midfielder near Bruno.

“He just needs to fight for the position with Bruno, as should be at Manchester United.

“He will play with Bruno (as well) but at the moment he’s fighting in training with Bruno for the position.”

Unless Fernandes is moved into one of the number 10 roles new signings Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo presently occupy, it is difficult to see Amorim dropping his captain.

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner believes a draw was the fair result between his side and Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

Ismaila Sarr put Palace in front midway through the first half before Callum Hudson-Odoi equalised for Forest early in the second period.

Despite playing out two draws so far in the Premier League, Glasner added that he was "delighted" with his sides unbeaten start to the season in all competitions.

Nottingham Forest fans will be hoping that Nuno Espirito Santo remains as boss following an excellent campaign last year.

Speaking on his future yesterday, Nuno said before kick-off that it was "nonsense" that he was trying to engineer his own exit.

But, while he later said he will not quit as Nottingham Forest manager, he also admitted he cannot guarantee he will still be in charge by the end of the transfer window.

"It is absurd. Never," he said on if he could walk away from the club.

Nuno Espirito Santo's situation at Nottingham Forest was discussed by the MOTD pundits last night.

Rob Green said there seems to be "all sorts of issues" at the club and something "has got to give" - but it will take "some turn around" for Nuno to stay in the job.

Julien Laurens
European football expert on BBC Radio 5 Live

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This is a battle that Nuno will lose.

We all know that once you start questioning your owner, it's done.

For him to come out with this unprompted, he offered it to the whole world, he knows that it is coming and that he can't win this battle.

We also know that him and Edu [the club's global head of football] don't get on.

He was already there when Edu arrived at the club, and we all know when a new sporting director arrives, they like to come with their own people.

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The Football Association is investigating a banner unfurled by Crystal Palace fans that depicted Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis holding a gun to midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White's head.

The 1-1 draw between Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest at Selhurst Park was overshadowed by the banner which, in addition to the portrayal of Marinakis pointing a gun towards Gibbs-White, who was close to leaving this summer, read: "Mr Marinakis is not involved in blackmail, match-fixing, drug trafficking or corruption!"

Marinakis has consistently denied any wrongdoing in relation to such allegations.

There are strict rules regarding messaging contained in such banners regarding foul language and defamatory, political and offensive slogans, and the FA will decide whether Palace face punishment.

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Back over to Nottingham Forest now and on Friday, Nuno Espirito Santo said "where there's smoke, there's fire" amid speculation about his future.

Much of manager Nuno's current unhappiness has stemmed from Forest's activity in the transfer market this summer.

They have signed eight senior players and he was able to call upon more than £100m of talent off the bench at Palace, but he feels they still need additions.

Edu was appointed as Forest's global head of football earlier this summer and has taken control over the club's recruitment operation.

Nuno said his relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis was now "not as close" as before, and the uncertainty over his future has now stretched to the playing squad, according to sources.

Arsenal fans will be relieved to hear Bukayo Saka's injury is not quite as serious as some first feared.

There's slightly more positive news for Arsenal fans in terms of Martin Odegaard's injury assessment.

The Arsenal captain is not being ruled out of the meeting with Liverpool this weekend, but he is in a race against time to prove his fitness following the shoulder injury he sustained against Leeds.

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