Premier League: Key Storylines to Watch This Weekend
This Premier League weekend promises a host of intriguing storylines, including the potential shift of Bukayo Saka to the No. 10 role, Brentford's Igor Thiago aiming for a 20-goal season, and crucial selection dilemmas awaiting Chelsea.
Burnley brought in two new goalkeepers last summer. Martin Dubravka, who joined on a one-year deal after leaving Newcastle, has been a relative success amid an otherwise questionable recruitment period. However, at 37, and with the club facing potential relegation and subsequent cost-cutting in the Championship, it's improbable the veteran will remain at Turf Moor.
Meanwhile, 16 years Dubravka's junior, Max Weiss has been a constant presence on the bench this Premier League season. The young German has featured in cup competitions but is yet to make his league debut. It appears Scott Parker should soon offer him that opportunity, looking ahead to next season's planning. The head coach must focus beyond the immediate nine games and invest in the future, which is far more likely to include Weiss, who has three years remaining on his contract, than Dubravka.
Upcoming Premier League Fixtures:
- Burnley v Bournemouth, Saturday 3pm (GMT)
- Sunderland v Brighton, Saturday 3pm (GMT)
- Arsenal v Everton, Saturday 5.30pm (GMT)
- Chelsea v Newcastle, Saturday 5.30pm (GMT)
- West Ham v Manchester City, Saturday 8pm (GMT)
- Crystal Palace v Leeds, Sunday 2pm (GMT)
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