Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
The weekend’s Premier League action highlighted players taking on bigger roles and managers facing pressure. Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored again against Manchester United, while Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz was influential in a comeback win, creating nine chances as Brentford were reduced to 10 men.
Calvert-Lewin has scored five times in 10 appearances, though his injury record remains a concern as he seeks to strengthen his England prospects. United’s new midfield pairing of Carlos Baleba and Andrey Santos impressed in the draw at Elland Road, while Manchester City teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi made a composed first league start after his £85m move from Lille. Fulham’s 19-year-old Josh King has also become a regular creator, starting every league match this season.
- Calvert-Lewin has five goals in 10 Leeds appearances.
- Wirtz created nine chances in Liverpool’s comeback win.
- Young midfielders Baleba, Santos and Bouaddi impressed.