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Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Henderson returns to Merseyside as Forest threaten Arsenal.
In brief
Henderson returns to Merseyside as Forest threaten Arsenal. Henderson's return to Everton, Forest's potential Arsenal threat, and Brentford's unbeaten run highlight key Premier League matchups this weekend. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Henderson’s return to Merseyside
Henderson returns to Everton after two goals and an assist against Bournemouth, becoming the oldest player to contribute directly to three goals in a Premier League game.
“the oldest player to contribute directly to three goals in a premier league game”
Bees a tougher test than Lask
Brentford’s pragmatic approach and set-piece efficiency have kept them unbeaten, but Liverpool’s recent form suggests a challenging match against the Bees.
“brentford’s pragmatic approach and set-piece efficiency have kept them unbeaten”
García needs to find finishing touch
García has one league goal from 18 shots this season and needs to improve his finishing to help Fulham secure a win against Hull City.
“garcía has one league goal from 18 shots this season”
City still free-flowing after guilty verdict
Manchester City’s attacking style remains strong despite a 4-2 Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain, with a potential test against Ipswich.
“manchester city’s attacking style remains strong despite a 4-2 champions league loss to paris saint-germain”
Jaissle should find his ‘inner Rafa’
Newcastle’s vertical football strategy has faltered, and Jaissle needs to adopt a more stable approach against Aston Villa to avoid further setbacks.
“newcastle’s vertical football strategy has faltered”
Eyes on Kluivert and Brobbey
Bournemouth and Sunderland face a tough test with international breaks, and the returns of Kluivert and Brobbey could impact their upcoming matches.
“bournemouth and sundown face a tough test with international breaks”
Brighton must buck Palace trend
Brighton’s strong form continues, but they face a challenge against Crystal Palace after a long losing streak.
“brighton’s momentum appears unstoppable at the moment”
Carrick confronts old nemesis Farke
Carrick faces Farke in a high-stakes match, with Carrick’s recent struggles against Farke’s management adding tension to the rivalry.
“carrick has lost five of his past six technical-area duels with farke”
Forest a genuine threat to champions
Nottingham Forest’s strong performance against Crystal Palace shows potential to challenge Arsenal in their upcoming match.
“nottingham forest played some excellent front-foot football”
On-song Coventry can pile angst on Spurs
Coventry’s recent win over Newcastle has boosted their confidence, but Tottenham remains a formidable opponent in their upcoming match.
“coventry’s demolition of newcastle has visibly grown in confidence”
Premier League standings
Man City leads the table with 18 points, followed by Arsenal with 15, Brighton with 13, and Brentford with 10.
“man city leads the table with 18 points”
Key matches this weekend
Everton vs Chelsea at 12:30pm, Brentford vs Liverpool at 3pm, and Fulham vs Hull City at 3pm.
“everton vs chelsea at 12:30pm”
Upcoming fixtures
Coventry vs Tottenham at 8pm, Leeds vs Manchester United at 2pm, and Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal at 4:30pm.
“coventry vs tottenham at 8pm”
Final standings
Man City leads with 18 points, followed by Arsenal with 15, Brighton with 13, and Brentford with 10.
“man city leads with 18 points”
The one thing
Henderson's return to Everton, Forest's potential Arsenal threat, and Brentford's unbeaten run highlight key Premier League matchups this weekend.
