EPL 2017/18: 5 talking points from gameweek 4

Manchester City v Liverpool - Premier League
Leroy Sane came off the bench and scored a brace against Liverpool

#2 Manchester United's juggernaut stalled by the Potters

Stoke City v Manchester United - Premier League
Choupo Moting scored his first two goals in the Premier League on Saturday

The Red Devils had gotten off to the perfect start before the international break rolled by. They had won all three games, scoring 10 goals without reply. Their rhythm was evidently disrupted by the international break as Stoke City's Eric Choupo Moting scored two goals that ended their perfect start to the season.

It was the first goal Manchester United conceded in the league in over 535 minutes since Harry Kane scored against them in May.

Jose Mourinho was left frustrated in the end as the points were shared by both teams despite United enjoying nearly 63% of the possession. Although one result does not necessitate the ringing of the alarm bells at Old Trafford, it was nevertheless two costly points dropped by United. This also means that United are level on points with their rivals, Manchester City.

With the Champions League beginning this week, the next few weeks will provide a real test for Jose Mourinho. The Red Devils face Everton, Liverpool, Tottenham and Chelsea in their next few games.

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Edited by Arvind Sriram