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Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

After seven games, Nottingham Forest’s record is eerily similar to last season: five points, five goals scored. A year ago Forest’s eighth game was a 3-0 home loss to Chelsea that marked the end for Ange Postecoglou, the second of…

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 11:01 PM
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Key Things to Know
  • The Guardian previewed key storylines across the Premier League ahead of the upcoming weekend fixtures.
  • Arsenal's 16-year-old Max Dowman could feature on the right flank after Bukayo Saka suffered a quad injury.
  • Manchester City can become the third team in Premier League history to win their first eight matches.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Guardian highlights key talking points ahead of the upcoming Premier League weekend, including potential lineup shifts, managerial pressure, and tactical challenges across several fixtures. Arsenal teenager Max Dowman may see playing time against West Ham following Bukayo Saka's quad injury, while Manchester City could become just the third side in competition history to win their opening eight games.

Elsewhere, Roberto De Zerbi seeks balance as Tottenham visit Chelsea, where Spurs hold a six-game losing streak against their rivals. Pressure is also mounting on Manchester United manager Michael Carrick against Bournemouth, and Crystal Palace welcome back Axel Disasi from suspension to face Newcastle.

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