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Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Friday 16 October00:01 · 1h agoAI summary
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Jordan Henderson returns to Merseyside with Chelsea as Everton’s unbeaten start is tested, while Brentford, Fulham, Manchester City, Newcastle, Bournemouth and Brighton all face key Premier League fixtures.

01Summary

  1. 01Jordan Henderson had two goals and an assist against Bournemouth last Saturday, becoming the oldest player to directly contribute to three Premier League goals in a match at 36.
  2. 02Chelsea visit Everton, who are unbeaten in the league, and Henderson’s return to Merseyside is expected to draw a lively reception.
  3. 03Brentford are still unbeaten in the top flight, while Fulham are bottom with six goals in six games and Gonzalo García has one league goal from 18 shots.
  4. 04Manchester City lost 4-2 to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League after leading 3-0, and they now face Ipswich, who last beat City at home in the league in November 2000.
  5. 05Brighton have not beaten Crystal Palace since February 2024 and manager Fabian Hürzeler has managed only one point from four meetings with the Eagles under Oliver Glasner.

02Why it matters

The weekend’s matches could shape early-season momentum for several clubs, from unbeaten sides trying to stay on track to struggling teams needing a result. Individual storylines, including Henderson’s return and García’s finishing issues, add extra interest.

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