We look at the start of Arsenal’s Premier League title defense, Carrick’s mounting problems in Manchester and US teen star Cavan Sullivan living up to the hype

If it wasn’t already clear that Arsenal will be the team to beat in the Premier League this season, their comprehensive 3-0 win over Coventry City on opening night highlighted just how far ahead of the chasing pack Mikel Arteta’s team are right now. The defending champions may not have to put up much of a defense to retain their crown.