Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Bournemouth’s transfer nous puts United to shame, Araújo is winning admirers at Anfield and Suzuki adapts swiftly at Villa

The three Bournemouth goalscorers cost a combined £85m, joining from Vasco da Gama, Middlesbrough, and Porto. The Cherries are smart at investing, far more so than Manchester United, who have wasted a lot of money by failing to look outside the box for players like Rayan, Marcus Tavernier and Evanilson. United may not have the wealth they previously showed in the transfer market but Bournemouth are showing what can be done within a budget and, more importantly, will be able to make a profit on signings. United, however, only know losses as everyone’s price tag diminishes the moment they come through the Old Trafford door. Jason Wilcox and others can point to certain factors that are against them but there are quality signings to be made at the right price if you have the ability to find them. Will Unwin

Match report: Manchester United 0-3 Bournemouth

Will Unwin: Carrick left carrying can for institutional failings

Match report: Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester City

Match report: Liverpool 2-0 Brighton

Match report: Chelsea 0-2 Tottenham

Barney Ronay: Glitch in Chelsea’s coding costs Alonso while resurgent Spurs are all systems go

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