Summary

  • Lukaku scores his first ever Chelsea goal in dominant win at Arsenal

  • James doubles advantage after fine team move

  • Gunners have lost both their opening matches

  • Result: Wolves 0-1 Tottenham - Alli penalty

  • Kane comes on as second-half substitute

  • Result: Southampton 1-1 Man Utd - Greenwood cancels out Adams opener

  1. Hasenhuttl cutting a dashpublished at 14:05 British Summer Time 22 August 2021

    Southampton 0-0 Man Utd

    Phil McNulty
    BBC Sport chief football writer at St. Mary's

    Very smart Sunday best for Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl. The look is a smart waistcoat, dazzling white shirt with sleeves rolled up, casual trousers and bright white trainers. Dashing.

  2. Postpublished at 14:04 British Summer Time 22 August 2021

    Wolves 0-0 Tottenham

    Please no, not a head clash. Japhet Tanganga and Marcal go for an aerial ball and collide. The two medical teams are on very quickly.

    Thankfully, it looks like both players are OK.

  3. Postpublished at 14:03 British Summer Time 22 August 2021

    Southampton 0-0 Man Utd

    It didn't take long for the first free-kick to be awarded. Aaron Wan-Bissaka goes for an early header and bundles over Che Adams.

    James Ward-Prowse comes close with the set piece, but he forces David de Gea into a low save at the far post.

  4. Postpublished at 14:03 British Summer Time 22 August 2021

    Wolves 0-0 Tottenham

    Raul Jimenez received a fittingly warm reception before the game. This is his first appearance at Molineux since that horrific head injury at Arsenal last season.

    He's sporting that black, protective headband. Wolves have started brightly, but Francisco Trincao, on his home debut, can't reach a ball into the box.

  5. Lots of empty seats at St. Mary'spublished at 14:01 British Summer Time 22 August 2021

    Southampton 0-0 Man Utd

    Phil McNulty
    BBC Sport chief football writer at At. Mary's

    Teams out and still a lot of seats unoccupied at St. Mary's and big queues outside as supporters wait to get in. A lot will miss kick-off here between Southampton and Manchester United.

  6. Postpublished at 14:01 British Summer Time 22 August 2021

    Wolves 0-0 Tottenham

    How to get football fans up for a game, lesson one: play 'Sweet Caroline'.

    Molineux ticked that one off before kick-off. England boss Gareth Southgate is here too. He must be sick of that song by now.

    Wolves charge into an early attack that Spurs repel.

  7. KICK-OFFpublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 22 August 2021

    We're under way at St Mary's and Molineux.

  8. Wolves' patchy Spurs home recordpublished at 13:58 British Summer Time 22 August 2021

    Wolves v Spurs (14:00 BST)

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport at Molineux

    It is a bit strange that although Wolves have won two of their last three away games against Tottenham, they have failed to beat the north London side at Molineux since February 2010.

    The return of a full stadium will hope to help change that.

    Bruno Lage has gone to shake Nuno's hand.

    Must feel a bit weird being in the opposite dug-out for the former Wolves boss.

  9. Postpublished at 13:56 British Summer Time 22 August 2021

    The teams are making their way out at both stadiums and there’s another big arrival on the scene.

    Phil Dawkes joins us to bring you the latest from Molineux.

  10. The return of fans - share your experiencespublished at 13:55 British Summer Time 22 August 2021

    Fans at King Power StadiumImage source, Getty Images

    The smell of cooked onions in the air, stalls awash with colourful scarves and badges, that hum of expectant noise as the stands begin to fill and the ear-splitting roar that follows the ball hitting the net.

    After 18 long and frustrating months, supporters are finally back in proper numbers for football matches.

    From Elgin City's Borough Briggs down to Home Park in Plymouth, pretty much every ground in the UK has now witnessed fans return to cheer on their team over the past two weekends.

    And we want to hear from those of you fortunate enough to have attended a game, to tell us about the experience. How did it make you feel? What have you missed most? Were there any interesting stories to come out of your first day back?

    Follow this link and fill in our form with your experiences and tales.

    We will share the best of them early next week.

  11. Can Fernandes make it 26 away days without defeat?published at 13:54 British Summer Time 22 August 2021

    Southampton v Man Utd (14:00 BST)

    If Bruno Fernandes and Manchester United avoid defeat against Southampton today, the Portugal midfielder will equal the longest away unbeaten run by a Premier League player from the start of their career in the competition, set by Gabriel Jesus for Manchester City (first 26 games between February 2017 and December 2018).

    Fernandes scored a goal and made two assists as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side hammered the Saints 9-0 in February.

    Bruno  FernandesImage source, Getty Images
  12. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 13:53 British Summer Time 22 August 2021

    #bbcfootball

    Joe Wedgwood: Tough game to call. Man Utd should hammer Saints. Saints have a big point to prove, first game at home. I'm seeing goals, 2-4 United prediction!

  13. 'The team are ready'published at 13:52 British Summer Time 22 August 2021

    Wolves v Tottenham (14:00 BST)

    Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo, speaking to Sky Sports: "Harry [Kane] is in the squad. The team is the same because we did a good job last weekend. The boys are ready.

    "I know the [Wolves] team but it is different. The dynamics are different with a new manager. It will be a tough match. All games are different. There is no repeats.

    "It is the most happy moment, having fans back. It is a pleasure to be here."

    Harry KaneImage source, Getty Images
  14. Kane on camerapublished at 13:51 British Summer Time 22 August 2021

    Wolves v Spurs (14:00 BST)

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport at Molineux

    Harry Kane nipped across to some Wolves fans at the front of the Billy Wright Stand to pose for a few pictures and sign a couple of autographs.

    Decent PR move in what has been an unusually turbulent few weeks for Kane, whose standing in the game has taken a bit of a dent given his attempts to secure a move to Manchester City.

    ....Image source, BBC Sport
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    Harry Kane

  15. Traore king of the dribblepublished at 13:50 British Summer Time 22 August 2021

    Wolves v Spurs (14:00 BST)

    Speaking of Adama Traore, since the start of the 2018-19 season, upon joining Wolves, he has completed more dribbles than any other player in the Premier League (412).

    Adama TraoreImage source, Getty Images
  16. Postpublished at 13:49 British Summer Time 22 August 2021

    The atmosphere is building nicely as St Mary's and Molineux welcomes back a full house for the first time in 18 months.

    Kick-off is just 10 minutes away.

    Fan asks for Traore shirtImage source, Getty Images
  17. 'A dream come true'published at 13:47 British Summer Time 22 August 2021

    Wolves v Tottenham (14:00 BST)

    Wolves boss Bruno Lage, speaking to Sky Sports: "It is a dream come true. A full stadium. It is going to be a good day. More important is how we want to play against a good opponent.

    "They can see a bit what we try to work on. Have the ball, have more time and dominate the game with the ball, It is a right moment to do that step and to bring success with a team that is hard to play against.

    "Nuno knows better Wolves players than Tottenham players. There are no secrets. But I will play the same team and they will play the same team as last week. It will be a good game."

  18. Five in five for Adams?published at 13:46 British Summer Time 22 August 2021

    Southampton v Man Utd (14:00 BST)

    There will be plenty of eyes on Southampton's Che Adams today. The forward has had as many direct goal involvements in his last four games as he recorded in his previous 21 appearances.

    Can he have an impact again today?

    Che AdamsImage source, Getty Images
  19. Ward-Prowse the Saints talismanpublished at 13:44 British Summer Time 22 August 2021

    Phil McNulty
    BBC Sport chief football writer at St. Mary's

    Judging by the number of Southampton supporters around St. Mary's wearing shirts emblazoned with the name "Ward-Prowse", the move to get the England midfield man to commit to a new-five year contract a few days ago will be Saints' most popular move of the summer.

    Hugely influential - and Southampton will need him at his best against Manchester United here today.

  20. 'You will see the same Varane'published at 13:43 British Summer Time 22 August 2021

    Southampton v Man Utd (14:00 BST)

    Karen Carney
    Former England and GB international on BBC Radio 5 Live

    If you watched Raphael Varane at Real Madrid, they tried to press and they were not very good at that so he had to be smart and intelligent in how he defended. Him and Sergio Ramos were left exposed.

    Manchester United will want to be attack, attack, attack but he will have a better structure in front of him.

    He has been this player for the last 10 years, you don't change overnight. He has played with top players all his career so you will see the same Varane.

    Raphael VaraneImage source, Getty Images