Another weekend of Premier League football, another round of questions some clubs desperately don't want to answer. Here's what we took from the weekend's action.
Grealish reminds everyone what Everton have been missing
With 25 minutes left against Manchester United, the Goodison faithful finally had something to properly roar about. Jack Grealish came on as part of his loan return and, within seconds, was doing exactly what he does, manufacturing dangerous situations and getting supporters up off their seats. [Manchester United's front four showed flashes themselves](/uprise/football/manchester-uniteds-front-four-show-flashes-but-need-more-time) in a game that ended 2-2, but it was Grealish who changed the texture of the contest for Everton.
For long stretches, David Moyes's side looked toothless in the final third. Thierno Barry spent much of the afternoon hovering on the periphery, contributing little. Grealish was the instant antidote, and that contrast should tell Moyes everything he needs to know about how to set his team up. If Everton are serious about pushing for a top-half finish, Grealish cannot be a substitute. He has to be the creative focal point from the first whistle.
On the other side of North London, Iliman Ndiaye was busy making clear where his loyalties lay on his Manchester City debut after his £65m move from Everton. "When Manchester City comes through you don't say no," he said, brushing aside any suggestion Tottenham were ever a genuine option. Hard to argue with the logic, even if it stings.
Fulham are walking into history they won't want
Three defeats from three to start the season. It has only happened to Fulham twice before in the top flight and both times it ended in relegation. That is the context Álvaro Arbeloa is sitting in after his side threw away the lead twice against Crystal Palace, eventually losing to Ben Chilwell's winner.
There were attacking signs. Josh King looks to have built a quick understanding with summer arrival Gonzalo García. But García also played a comical part in Tyrick Mitchell's second equaliser, and defensively Fulham were all over the place. Joachim Anderson's lack of pace was repeatedly carved open by the high line Arbeloa insisted on playing. Before a trip to Liverpool and then a match against Manchester United, that has to change.
"I told my players it will not define our entire season," said Arbeloa. Fair enough. But the history says otherwise, and Fulham need a result fast.
The names you should be watching
A couple of players elsewhere deserve real attention. Alex Scott was exceptional for Bournemouth at St James' Park, reading the game faster than anyone around him and helping create both goals in what should have been a convincing win before Newcastle clawed back to draw. At 23, with that passing range and football intelligence, Thomas Tuchel cannot keep ignoring him for England. [Nations League fixtures against Spain, Croatia and Czechia are coming](/uprise/football/the-noise-was-unbelievable-the-referees-view-of-mexico-v-england-at-the-world-cup) and Scott should be on the plane.
Meanwhile at Brighton, Malick Yalcouyé is quietly becoming one of the most interesting young midfielders in the league. Two starts, two strong performances. Fabian Hürzeler is clearly a believer, and watching him develop, someone else will come sniffing before long.
Three games in, the league already has its early narratives. Grealish as a lifeline. Fulham as a cautionary tale. And a 23-year-old from Bournemouth who deserves far more attention than he's currently getting.