Drama in the dug-out, debuts and a derby to savour: Five key talking points as the Premier League returns

The Premier League resumes this weekend after the international break and there are some huge storylines to watch out for.

Ange Postecoglou will take charge of his first game as Nottingham Forest manager and this weekend could see debuts for new signings Alexander Isak, Nick Woltemade and Alejandro Garnacho.

Here, DAZN News looks at some of the key talking points heading into the weekend fixtures.

 

Isak debut?

All eyes will be on Alexander Isak at Turf Moor on Sunday ahead of his potential Liverpool debut against Burnley.

How much of a part the Reds’ £125million British-record transfer signing will play remains to be seen.

Having not featured at all for Newcastle since the end of last season, Isak was given his first minutes as a late substitute in Sweden's 2-0 World Cup qualifying loss in Kosovo on Monday night.

But Isak is box office and Arne Slot will surely give him some minutes against the Clarets.

Big Ange under pressure to deliver 

The last time Ange Postecoglou managed a game of football, he led Tottenham Hotspur to their first trophy in 17 years with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the Europa League final.

Sixteen days later, Postecoglou was thrown on the managerial scrapheap.

Now, though, he is back in the game after appointed as Nottingham Forest's new boss following Nuno Espirito Santo’s abrupt departure.

It is a fascinating move and that he begins his reign with a trip to Tottenham’s sworn enemies Arsenal this weekend merely adds to the intrigue.

Postecoglou will be under pressure from Forest’s demanding owner Evangelos Marinakis to deliver success and win a major trophy.

Forest have spent £190million this summer and are preparing to embark on their first European campaign since 1995/96.

Big Ange will look to win the Europa League for the second time in as many seasons – but first the task of stopping the Gunners on Saturday lunchtime.

Tension mounting in Manchester 

It has been a curious start to the Premier League season, not least in Manchester where City and United have just two wins between them.

Ruben Amorim’s men – humiliated in the Carabao Cup by League Two Grimsby Town – lie ninth in the table while Pep Guardiola’s Blues sit 13th having already lost twice.

A third defeat in four Premier League really is unthinkable for City at Etihad Stadium in Sunday's Manchester derby.

But with Erling Haaland starting to motor – five goals for Norway in their 11-1 win over Moldova on Tuesday night and nine already for the season – City will be confident of putting their bitter rivals to the sword.

How does Alejandro Garnacho fit in at Chelsea?

Chelsea signed the Argentina winger from Manchester United for £40million earlier this summer on a long-term deal that runs to 2032.

Quite where the 21-year-old fits into Enzo Maresca’s plans remains to be seen.

Garnacho is in line to make his Chelsea debut in Saturday’s trip to Brentford – and he could be deployed on the left flank in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Much could depend on the availability of Cole Palmer and Liam Delap, with the former missing last time out against Fulham and the latter forced off with a knock.

But Garnacho appears set to play at least some part against the Bees.

Pointless Wolves must stop the rot

The men from Molineux are the only Premier League side yet to collect a point this season.

Their odds on being relegated have shortened with each defeat.

Especially with newly-promoted Leeds United, Burnley and Sunderland having all picked up wins in their opening three games.

Wolves travel to Newcastle on Saturday knowing that another loss would increase the pressure on Vitor Pereira.

A dismal start to last season – Wolves failed to win any of their opening 10 games – ultimately cost Gary O’Neil his job.

Pereira could use any kind of result on Tyneside to keep the wolves from the door.

The Magpies, meanwhile, should hand a debut to their 6ft 6in Germany striker Nick Woltmade following his £69million club-record move from Stuttgart.

Yoane Wissa is also in contention to make his bow following his arrival from Brentford.

 

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