Premier League weekend review: Transfer needs and standout new arrivals

Manchester City thrashed Crystal Palace 4-1, while Liverpool drew 2-2 with Nottingham Forest and Tottenham lost 2-0 to Newcastle. The article discusses which clubs still need to strengthen before the transfer window closes and highlights impressive new signings. It also notes Hull City's strong start and Everton's late equalizer at Bournemouth.

The weekend's results highlighted contrasting fortunes for newly promoted sides, with Hull City's narrow away victory over Coventry placing them second in the table, trailing Manchester City only on goal difference. Everton's late equalizer at Bournemouth, scored by James Tarkowski, earned them a hard-fought point on the road.

Tottenham's substantial summer spending has yet to produce results, with consecutive defeats leaving them bottom of the league. Their recruitment prioritized midfield despite existing depth there, while their attack remains predictable. Liverpool's Spanish winger Victor Munoz has quietly become a key addition, scoring a late equalizer against Forest, though concerns persist about their full-back pairing and midfield balance. Palace and Sunderland, the league's lowest spenders, face added pressure with Europa League commitments ahead.