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Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Premier League highlights: Calvert-Lewin’s goals, Wirtz’s rise, and Palace’s struggles.
In brief
Premier League highlights: Calvert-Lewin’s goals, Wirtz’s rise, and Palace’s struggles. Leeds’ Calvert-Lewin scored five goals in ten games, Wirtz grew into Liverpool’s playmaker role, and Crystal Palace’s Pierre Sage faces disciplinary action after a poor defensive display. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Quick answers
- Time for Jaissle to switch up defence?
- Newcastle’s Sven Botman was fortunate not to be sent off after a tackle on Nicolas Jackson, prompting Matthias Jaissle to consider dropping him.
- What is the key takeaway from Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action?
- Leeds’ Calvert-Lewin scored five goals in ten games, Wirtz grew into Liverpool’s playmaker role, and Crystal Palace’s Pierre Sage faces disciplinary action after a poor defensive display.
Calvert-Lewin causes ruckus
Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored five goals in ten games for Leeds against Manchester United, calling it a 'ruckus' to overpower defenders.
“I just tried to cause a ruckus”
Baleba adds fresh energy
Carlos Baleba, a £65m signing from Brighton, started his first game for Manchester United alongside Andrey Santos, a £50m Chelsea signing.
“They’re both young players adapting to life at this football club and i thought both of them were terrific today”
Wirtz grows into role
Florian Wirtz created nine chances for Liverpool in their comeback win against Brentford, taking on more responsibility in the second half.
“he’s a top talent”
Bouaddi belies his years
Ayyoub Bouaddi, a £85m signing from Lille, made his first league start for Manchester City with a mature performance in midfield.
“not bad, yeah”
Arbeloa claims sky is limit
Álvaro Arbeloa praised 19-year-old Josh King as a top talent with 'the sky his limit' for Fulham’s No 10 role.
“the sky is his limit”
Moyes aggrieved after Rogers escapes red
Everton’s David Moyes claimed Chelsea got the rub of the green with two goals but Morgan Rogers avoided a second yellow card.
“i would love to speak on the referees but i would probably get fined”
Time for Jaissle to switch up defence?
Newcastle’s Sven Botman was fortunate not to be sent off after a tackle on Nicolas Jackson, prompting Matthias Jaissle to consider dropping him.
“the moment has surely arrived for the now under pressure matthias jaissle to drop botman”
Madueke upstages struggling Eze
Noni Madueke scored a winning goal for Arsenal against Nottingham Forest after Eberechi Eze made little impact.
“he was anonymous against nottingham forest prior to his removal at half-time”
Sage on thin ice after grim trip
Pierre Sage faces disciplinary action after Crystal Palace conceded 17 goals in seven league matches.
“the frenchman’s position remains on high alert”
Sunderland’s squad buckles under strain
Sunderland’s problems stack up with Brian Brobbey’s injury, a red card, and struggles to maintain form across multiple competitions.
“a horrible performance at the vitality stadium came despite five purported first-team players being rested”
The headline
Leeds’ Calvert-Lewin scored five goals in ten games, Wirtz grew into Liverpool’s playmaker role, and Crystal Palace’s Pierre Sage faces disciplinary action after a poor defensive display.
