European Roundup: Goretzka makes Premier League debut, Brandt leads Eredivisie scoring chart, Baur helps Celtic to 7-1 win
@eskeFussball A review of weekend's actions in top European leagues from the angle of Germany players and former Bundesliga stars. Manzambi shines in Goretzka's debut, Wirtz adds another assist The long wait is over for Leon Goretzka as the former Germany international made his Premier League debut in Aston Villa's narrow win at Newcastle United.
The Champions League winner with FC Bayern came off the bench for the reigning Europa League champions in their impressive away wins against Fenerbahçe and Newcastle United. Ex-Freiburg star Johan Manzambi scored in both games as he continued his excellent start in English football.
Germany international Malik Thiaw handed the captain's armband to Joelinton, who previously had a stint at TSG Hoffenheim, as the Newcastle midfielder made his first start. The German coach Matthias Jaissle is under huge pressure as the Magpies lost three of their last four Premier League duels.
Meanwhile, Marco Rose celebrated his first Premier League victory as Bournemouth beat ten-man Sunderland at Vitality Stadium. The 50-year-old German had to face three of the Big Six clubs in his first six league games in charge of the Cherries.
Staying with the updates for German coaches in England's top-flight, Fabian Hürzeler's Brighton extended their winning streak to six matches in all competitions. The early season surprise packages beat fierce rivals Crystal Palace 5-0 as Diego Gomez scored from halfway line for the league's best scoring team.
The matchday 7 action starts with Xabi Alonso's Chelsea keeping their first clean sheet of the season in a 2-0 win at Everton. Alonso's main weapon in Leverkusen, Florian Wirtz,followed his Champions League assist with another in the Premier League as former Borussia Dortmund youngsterAlexander Isakled Liverpool to another victory against Brentford.
The hosts finished the game with nine players as the new Germany international Vitaly Janelt saw a career-first red card. At the top of the standings, Manchester City and Arsenal narrowly beat Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest, respectively.
Erling Haaland scored another brace to maintain Manchester City's perfect record as the former Bundesliga star reached 100 non-penalty goals in Premier League. Kai Havertz started Arsenal's hard-fought win at City Ground with their only shot on target.
Diomandé and Olmo on target before El Clasico A week before El Clasico, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid continued their respective winning streaks. Hansi Flick's side are yet to drop points as former RB Leipzig attacker Dani Olmo scored the last goal in the 5-2 win at fellow Champions League participants Real Betis.