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Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Florian Wirtz takes on more responsibility in Liverpool’s attack while Pierre Sage is under pressure at Crystal PalaceDominic Calvert-Lewin’s physicality overpowering Bryan Mbeumo in Manchester United’s area at a corner grabbed him a fifth goal in 10 outings for Leeds…

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 7:00 AM
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Key Things to Know
  • The Guardian reviewed the weekend's Premier League action, focusing on Florian Wirtz, Pierre Sage's struggles, and key managerial decisions.
  • Florian Wirtz created nine chances as Liverpool came from behind to defeat 10-man Brentford.
  • Crystal Palace conceded five goals in a 5-0 defeat to rivals Brighton, placing manager Pierre Sage under severe pressure.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Guardian highlighted 10 key developments across the latest round of Premier League action. Florian Wirtz created nine chances to inspire Liverpool's comeback victory over Brentford, while Manchester United earned a draw at Leeds United as new midfield signings Carlos Baleba and Andrey Santos made their first starts together. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage faced mounting pressure following a 5-0 loss to rival Brighton.

Elsewhere, 19-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi impressed in his first league start for Manchester City during their win over Ipswich. At Arsenal, Noni Madueke scored the winner against Nottingham Forest after Eberechi Eze was substituted at half-time, and Aston Villa manager Unai Emery secured his 100th Premier League managerial victory by defeating Newcastle 1-0 courtesy of a Johan Manzambi header.

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