Premier League and Carabao Cup: things to look out for this weekend
The Guardian · 2026-03-20 · archive
Igor Thiago looms over Leeds, Newcastle need to bounce back from Barça and Viktor Gyökeres aims for hero statusPremier League top scorers: latest top-flight standingsThough Manchester United continued to win after playing brilliantlyagainst Manchester Cityand Arsenal in Michael Carrick’s first two games as manager, the quality and coherence of their performances decreased thereafter. Lacking balance without the injured Patrick Dorgu, they’ve been rescued on three separate occasion by Benjamin Sesko’s goals – goals which eventually forced him into the team at the expense of Amad Diallo. But though Amad is easier to omit than Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, both...
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West Ham United followers will observe a busy weekend of Premier League and Carabao Cup action as rival clubs navigate various selection challenges. Notable developments include tactical adjustments at Manchester United, where performance levels have varied under Michael Carrick’s leadership. Elsewhere, Newcastle United aim to recover from a recent European defeat, while other sides integrate emerging attacking threats like Benjamin Sesko and Igor Thiago. Additionally, injury absences for players such as Patrick Dorgu are forcing teams to rethink their tactical balance. These shifts in form among surrounding top-flight teams remain significant for the Hammers as they assess the current landscape.
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