Five things to look out for as the Premier League returns this weekend | OneFootball

The Premier League is set to return this weekend after a brief hiatus for international football.

Liverpool and Chelsea will look to build on a successful first few weeks of the season, while Manchester City and Manchester United meet at the Etihad Stadium.

Here are some of the key talking points ahead of the weekend.

Isak’s Liverpool debut

Alexander Isak’s transfer to Liverpool was the biggest story of the summer transfer window.

The 25-year-old refused to train or play for Newcastle United and eventually succeeded in getting his desired transfer, but tarnished his legacy in the process.

Isak recently played for Sweden, but failed to score. He will hope to bounce back to goalscoring form against Burnley.

Amorim aims for Manchester derby victory

Manchester United have had a challenging start to the new campaign, picking up four points from three league matches.

Given the club spent over £200 million on new summer signings, manager Ruben Amorim is under pressure to improve their fortunes quickly.

They travel to Manchester City this weekend and will be eager to get one over their local rivals.

Postecoglou’s first big test at Arsenal

Nottingham Forest sacked manager Nuno Espirito Santo and swiftly appointed Ange Postecoglou as his replacement.

The Australian led Tottenham Hotspur to their first trophy in 17 years last season, but a disappointing 17th-place league finish resulted in his dismissal in the summer.

He will hope to make a good first impression when he faces his first big test against title contenders Arsenal this weekend.

Grealish has got his mojo back

Jack Grealish is a man reborn since joining Everton on a season-long loan from Manchester City.

The 30-year-old struggled for game time under Pep Guardiola last season, starting just seven times in the Premier League.

But Grealish has rediscovered his form at Everton. He will be keen to continue his momentum when the Toffees welcome Aston Villa to the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday.

Garnacho could start for Chelsea

Alejandro Garnacho left United to join Chelsea for £40m this summer. The Argentine only wanted a move to Stamford Bridge, but it is unclear where he fits into Enzo Maresca’s plans.

Garnacho may make his debut at Brentford on Saturday. He could be deployed on the left flank in a 4-2-3-1 formation, but much will depend on the availability of Cole Palmer.

Palmer missed the Fulham game due to a groin issue and faces a race against time to be fit for this weekend.

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