Man Utd forward Marcus Rashford transformed under new boss Ruben Amorim

Rashford transformed under Amorim

The first signs of Manchester United's transformation under Ruben Amorim are most evident in Marcus Rashford. The 27-year-old had not scored in seven Premier League appearances before the new head coach's arrival. He now has three out of two.

His low shot for his opener in the 4-0 win over Everton was heading into the bottom corner before heading in off Jarrad Branthwaite. For his second, he accelerated onto Amad Diallo's pass and fired a clinical finish through the legs of the advancing Jordan Pickford.

He looked like a player whose confidence has been restored and he sounded like one too. “It's still early, but I feel energetic and ready for the next match,” he told Sky Sports afterwards. Amorim, Rashford added, has brought a “great attitude” that has rubbed off on the players.

He wasn't the only striker enjoying himself at Old Trafford. Joshua Zirkzee confirmed his selection with a two-goal own goal, which also featured some striking left play in midfield. Amad and Bruno Fernandes each provided two assists.

But Rashford's return to form feels like the biggest positive for the new man in charge. With this kind of form, he can hurt any opponent. Amorim hopes for more of the same against Arsenal.Nick Wright

One step forward and two steps back for Everton

“Too many mistakes again today,” said Everton boss Sean Dyche after the resounding 4-0 defeat to United.

The Toffees started the match well, but capitulated after Rashford's opening goal was deflected through Branthwaite.

Back-to-back clean sheets in their two matches prior to this outing quickly felt like a distant memory.

When things go wrong for Everton, things go incredibly wrong. Three goals in the space of twelve minutes put this match out of reach and they seemed to be thinking about the side that shipped four to Tottenham and three to Brighton.

“One thing leads to another and before you know it you're 2-0 down,” Dyche continued.

“It shows that if you don't stay informed, it doesn't work for you. It's very difficult when there are such glaring individual mistakes.”

Everton thought they had addressed their problems in defense but have now seemingly taken one step forward and two steps back with this defeat.

The loss leaves it four games without scoring at the other end, which will only increase the dissatisfaction among the fan base.Patrick Rowe

The rejuvenated Chelsea continues to impress under Maresca

Chelsea continues to impress under head coach Enzo Maresca.

Aston Villa was defeated 3-0 at Stamford Bridge while the positive atmosphere continued to grow at Chelsea, who are going about their business very quietly.

The Blues are now unbeaten in five games in all competitions and unbeaten in five games in the Premier League. They are third in the league, on points and goal difference, with Arsenal, many of whom are tipping for the Premier League title.

There will be no question of a title challenge from Maresca, who has consistently minimized his side's chances, but there is no escaping the facts. The Blues are one of the top teams in the division and are firmly in the mix with Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City.

This Chelsea side, who kept their first clean sheet of the season at Stamford Bridge, have momentum. They are a team on the rise and have strengthened their top four ambitions with the win over Villa. That's what Chelsea fans, who are starting to reconnect with their team, asked for at the start of the season, and the manager and players are delivering. Oliver Yew

Martinez's injury adds to Villa's problems

The problems at Aston Villa have only increased after the defeat against Chelsea.

Not only is it eight games without a win in all competitions, which has seen them slip into the bottom half of the Premier League, but they could also face a major injury problem after goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez disappeared from the pitch at half-time.

It's just another headache for Villa boss Unai Emery.

At his post-match press conference, the Spaniard said he believes his side are “not a surprise like last year” and that their top six rivals Chelsea and Tottenham, who they beat last season, “are not in doubt like last year”. .

Aston Villa is on the longest streak without a win in the top flight: five games, which is level with Everton and Leicester.

But Emery remains “calm” as he can turn things around quickly and will look to the next two games, both on home turf, to put an end to their torrid form.

The 53-year-old said: “Now the opportunity is Brentford at home on Wednesday and I am confident we can get back to our good form.”

After that it is relegation-threatened Southampton at Villa Park. If the winless run continues at that point, Emery will no longer be calm. Declan Olley

Ange's team does not suit his style

The boos rang out at full time and it felt like back to square one for Tottenham. Ange Postecoglou won't want his team compared to last week's win over Manchester City – but when will Spurs build on such a performance, show consistency and move on to take them forward?

Their inconsistency is most evident after matches in Europe. Since beating Manchester United – albeit a weak team in one of Erik ten Hag's lows – after the first Europa League match of the season, Spurs have failed to win each of their four matches, after a continental competition since then.

Three defeats against Brighton, Crystal Palace and Ipswich, now a stalemate against Fulham – and this one they deserved to lose.

The reason for this poor form? Concerns about the quality and size of the squad can be disputed given Tottenham's injury list – supplemented by the unfortunate withdrawal of Dominic Solanke due to illness – but how Postecoglou has used his squad of late can be questioned.

Dejan Kulusevski played 90 minutes in the draw against Roma in the Europa League on Thursday. Spurs will probably qualify for the next round, but couldn't start today due to too many minutes.

Heung-Min Son, Brennan Johnson and four of the back five also started the match – most of them looking away as Fulham took control of north London.

Can Spurs make better use of their squad? It becomes clear that Postecoglou's lively playing style does not match the equipment at his disposal. The January transfer window opens in a month. If the injuries continue, Tottenham will need bodies. Sam Blitz

Fulham ruined missed opportunities this season

Fulham have now won just one of their 15 trips to Tottenham in the Premier League – this could easily have been a rare victory for Marco Silva's side in north London. Until the 85th minute, they were the team that managed to create the better chances.

Stand-in Spurs' keeper Forster was sharp and the crossbar rattled. Sub Cairney rightly drew them level, but when he was rightly sent off, the three-point prospects faded.

Silva will point to a series of other games this season where Fulham will feel they could have gotten more than they have now and with such a tight table there would have been the opportunity to be in a much higher position than the 10th. But the key now will be to build on the positives of their performances in the opening months of this season if they are to challenge for a European spot.

Peter Smith