Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Henderson back on Merseyside, Farke threatens more misery for Carrick and Forest are a threat to Arsenal
TL;DR
- Jordan Henderson and Xabi Alonso will be welcomed at Everton, with Henderson being the oldest player to directly contribute to three goals in a Premier League game.
- Brentford's pragmatic approach aims to maintain their unbeaten run against Andoni Iraola's side.
- Fulham's Gonzalo García needs to become more clinical to help his team avoid relegation.
- Manchester City, despite a recent loss, remains a free-flowing attacking machine.
- Newcastle's 'vertical football' is under scrutiny after a significant defeat, with a call to consider a more conservative approach.
- Bournemouth and Sunderland face a crucial 'six-pointer' early in their relentless schedule.
- Brighton, high on momentum, faces Crystal Palace who have defensive concerns.
- Michael Carrick faces Daniel Farke with a poor head-to-head record, and Leeds are seeking a home win against Manchester United.
- Nottingham Forest's profligacy was their undoing, but they can still pose a threat to Arsenal.
- Tottenham faces a resurgent Coventry City, who have found their scoring touch.