The Premier League returns today and the Manchester Evening News has taken a look at what you need to lookout for this weekend
Manchester United and Manchester City will recommence their Premier League season on Saturday as domestic football returns to the UK.
Before then, City have the ominous task of facing Brighton and Hove Albion at the Etihad Stadium as they look to avoid three straight Premier League defeats on the spin. Elsewhere there are two key matches in the top flight with Liverpool hosting Everton in the Merseyside derby and Chelsea facing Arsenal in the 5:30pm match.MEN Sport has taken a look at the three talking points you need to watch for this weekend.
Alvarez puzzle needing to be solved Ahead of the clash with Brighton, Pep Guardiola has a puzzle to solve regarding Julian Alvarez's place in the squad. The Argentine is City's talisman at present but there are question marks over his best position in this team. Going into the match with the Seagulls, Guardiola will be expected to come up with the right solution.
In terms of Mauricio Pochettino's men, this match signifies a marker for them to see if they can challenge those wishing to win the league this season. A victory for them could put added pressure on United who have suffered a similarly tough start to the 2023/24 campaign.
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