European football: Ten talking points from the weekend

5. Advantage Paris Saint-Germain after only two games

Most French football fans, apart from PSG’s followers of course, are hoping there is some fiery competition at the top of the table, as there was two years ago.

The Parisians were profusely dominant of the division last season – winning by a hefty thirteen points – and they have already edged away from their anticipated closest rivals.

Lyon lost to returnees Reims on Friday, and from there none of the Champions League chasers managed to keep up with the leaders. Monaco were held by Lille, Marseille were shocked by red-hot Nimes and outsiders Bordeaux are in turmoil at the moment.

With Angers and Nimes to come before the international break, PSG look set to emerge as the pace-setters.

6. Richarlison looking like value for money

Brazilian forward Richarlison seemed the most preposterous buy of the transfer window. The critics have been brutally hushed, though, and the former Watford man has already clocked up three goals in his two Everton appearances.

Marco Silva was fond of him whilst at the Hornets, and he looks to be the man equipped to unlock his full potential as a £40 million price tag is slowly becoming reasonable.

His brace against Wolves in the Toffees’ opening match brought him into full attention, and he is grasping the opportunity under Silva with both hands.

Everton’s calamities last term were partly down to a sore lack of a consistent goal threat. Richarlison has proved that he can provide that essential tool, and Silva’s side are profiting because of him.