17 things we loved this weekend: Son, Messi, Neymar, Mourinho…
There was plenty of excellent action across the footballing world this weekend as the Premier League made its return – with both household names and unfamiliar players grabbing the headlines.
While Arsenal continued their excellent start to the season and Erling Haaland bagged another goal, there was also plenty of excitement across the European continent and further afield.
Weβve rounded up 17 of the best moments here.
Lionel Messi & Neymar
Compulsive viewing.
It's taken just over four minutes for PSG to take the lead against Lyon π
Neymar & Messi combine to produce a beautiful goal π pic.twitter.com/dr2wFmDMzB
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) September 18, 2022
Rodrygo
A brilliant goal and a brilliant celebration from Madrid’s young Brazilian.
What a pass… and what a finish from Rodrygo! @RealMadridEN lead at the home of @atletienglish pic.twitter.com/ZBkkg9F5b7
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) September 18, 2022
Ethan Nwaneri
Nwaneri was born in March 2007. We’re almost dead.
15 years and 181 days.
The youngest player in Premier League history.
Congratulations, Ethan Nwaneri π
β€οΈ @ArsenalAcademy pic.twitter.com/52pnzERNM8
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 18, 2022
Son Heung-min
Look at that smile.
13 minutes 21 seconds. pic.twitter.com/Q7dvNjUWRx
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 17, 2022
Jake Peck
Like prime Xabi Alonso.
Yes, Jake Peck. Yes, Chesham United. Thatβs the good stuff. pic.twitter.com/npJepJdDa3
— MUNDIAL (@MundialMag) September 18, 2022
Jose Mourinho
Never change, Jose. Never change.
Jose Mourinho has been SENT OFF at the Stadio Olimpico π₯
The Roma boss is given his marching orders after protesting against the referee's decision not to award his side a penalty. pic.twitter.com/lliYiR62t4
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) September 18, 2022
Nicolo Barella
Free-kick perfection.
Nicolo Barella is a little sh*t and he's really good at football and we bloody love him.pic.twitter.com/24IwKjexV1
— Planet Football (@planetfutebol) September 18, 2022
Hull City’s defence
Outstanding from start to finish.
Magical pic.twitter.com/5TL4FwZpZ8
— Max Rushden ππ€ (@maxrushden) September 17, 2022
Chris Kamara
We bloody love Kammy.
I wasnβt dreaming π΄ last night did happen. Thanks so much to all the Boro fans who made it happen ππΌππΌ pic.twitter.com/ZAwVPQviwv
— Chris Kamara (@chris_kammy) September 18, 2022
Gabriel Jesus
Jesus finished off an Arsenal move that contained 14 passes. Artetaball has well and truly arrived…
https://twitter.com/love4thegunners/status/1571538638608949254
Erling Haaland
Fourteen goals in 10 games and crushes defenders for fun… good luck everybody.
Defending Erling Haaland must be an absolute nightmare π pic.twitter.com/zkGJ5ExUc3
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) September 18, 2022
Edel Kennedy
That first touch to set herself is exquisite.
ππππ© π π¨π©π§ππ π!!
Edel Kennedy with an absolute screamer for the opening goal! pic.twitter.com/zGy0TwIdTC
— Wexford FC Women (@WexfordFCWomen) September 17, 2022
Shoya Nakajima
What a debut.
Shoya Nakajima made his Antalyaspor debut yesterday. Lovely moment. Family and friends in attendance. And then… err, well, watch for yourself.pic.twitter.com/0iOi79L5Wu
— Planet Football (@planetfutebol) September 18, 2022
Monza
Monza had never played in Serie A before this season and their first win in the top flight came against the mighty Juventus.
"Monza's greatest day."
"A first win in the top flight, and not just a first win but a win against the biggest name of all."
The Serie A newcomers beat Juventus! πππ pic.twitter.com/6rqwU6Yidv
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) September 18, 2022
San Diego Wave
A crowd of 32,000 at the San Diego Wave’s first game of the NWSL season. Another attendance record broken in women’s football.
π San Diego fΓΊtbol lives here pic.twitter.com/H16pMMZx3j
— San Diego Wave FC (@sandiegowavefc) September 18, 2022
The Yellow Wall
It’s become a single living organism.
Wir lieben Borussia Dortmund! pic.twitter.com/FH03QKAan3
— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) September 17, 2022
Vincent Kompany
Brutal from big Vin.
Was sat listening to Vincent Kompany last night, noticed he kept looking towards me then he came out with this⦠pic.twitter.com/xFY8zQomIf
— Tom Sandells (@TomSandells) September 14, 2022
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