English Premier League kicks off with thrilling action: Weekend 1 overview
With new players, coaches and newly appointed captains from respective clubs, let’s analyse the matches that happened this opening English Premier League weekend.
Despite Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera winning universal praise from critics and fans alike last season, former player Ji-Sung Park feels the Spaniard is only just getting started and will be even better next season.
"I think he’s worked hard on the pitch," Park was quoted as saying by the club website as he added, "He’s very clever. He is a great midfielder and, actually, I played against him when he played for Athletic Club. “
Herrera won the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year in May to cap off a fine individual season in which he made over 40 appearances in a campaign in which the Red Devils won two major trophies and sealed a return to Champions League football.
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"It’s really good for the team to have that kind of player and he is really appreciated by the fans for what he has done for the club. He is still improving, actually, and can be even stronger than last season,” Park added.
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