The Underdog Football Show breaks down the second week of the Premier League season, where early results are already challenging preseason expectations for clubs including Hull City, Liverpool, Tottenham, Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle.

Chris Horwedel looks at Hull’s surprising start, Liverpool’s adjustment under Andoni Iraola, Tottenham’s difficult opening under Roberto De Zerbi, and Manchester United’s response after a rough first weekend. The show also examines Chelsea’s perfect start under Xabi Alonso and Newcastle’s early progress with Matthias Jaissle.

Elsewhere in England, Wrexham’s Championship adjustment continues, while the lower-league spotlight turns to Walton and Hersham, whose rapid rise into National League South has created an unusual dispute over matchday revenue and the economics of playing at a ground the club doesn’t control.

European coverage includes dramatic Champions League qualifying, with Celtic, Fenerbahçe, LASK, Bodø/Glimt and others fighting for league-phase places.

The transfer section covers major movement involving Ollie Watkins, Carlos Baleba, Allan Elias, Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, Daniel Muñoz and Jenni Hermoso, plus several developing deals as the window approaches its close.

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