Liverpool's pursuit of Isak is not the only challenge they face this weekend. They will also be playing in a hostile environment at Newcastle, where they will be expected to face a tough reception from the home crowd. Newcastle's lack of firepower without Isak was exposed in their goalless draw with Aston Villa on the opening weekend, and Liverpool will be looking to capitalize on this weakness.

In another match, Manchester City will be facing off against Tottenham in a test of their ambitions for the season. City's 4-0 demolition of Wolves on the opening weekend sent a strong message of intent, but Tottenham has a history of causing problems for City. The two teams have a complex relationship, with Tottenham running riot with a 4-0 victory at the Etihad in November last season. City's new signings have brought fresh energy to the team, but they will be looking to overcome their bogey team of recent years.

Across Merseyside, Everton is beginning a new era in their new 53,000-capacity stadium. They will be welcoming Brighton for their first competitive game at the new stadium, and they will be looking to make a strong start to their season. Everton's new home is a state-of-the-art facility that is expected to help the club turn their fortunes around. However, they will need to overcome their teething problems, including stopping the flow of counter-attacks against them.

Overall, the second weekend of the Premier League season promises to be an exciting one, with several matches that will test the ambitions of the teams involved.