Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Nicolas Jackson is ready to impress, Spurs are scrambled and the 199th Manchester derby takes place at Old Trafford
TL;DR
- Chelsea's attacking trio of Morgan Rogers, João Pedro, and Cole Palmer are off to a strong start.
- Hull City aims for their first top-flight win against Chelsea, with striker Oli McBurnie reaching his 100th Premier League appearance.
- Fulham's Álvaro Arbeloa faces pressure after three defeats, while Liverpool looks to exploit defensive weaknesses.
- Cheick Doucouré may return for Crystal Palace after injury and illness.
- The midfield battle between Brentford and Bournemouth is highlighted, with both teams seeking their first win.
- Aston Villa's Nicolas Jackson, a long-standing target, has scored his first goal after reuniting with Unai Emery.
- Tottenham hosts Everton with pressure on manager Roberto De Zerbi amidst significant investment in new signings.
- Sunderland's Granit Xhaka faces his former club Arsenal, who are on a five-game winning streak.
- Coventry, yet to score, faces Brighton after a strong performance against Manchester City.
- The 199th Manchester derby sees Michael Carrick's Manchester United host Enzo Maresca's undefeated Manchester City.
- Leeds hosts Newcastle in a battle of two unbeaten teams, featuring a goalkeeping contest between James Trafford and Lukas Hornicek.