Manchester derby takes centre stage this weekend – Premier League talking points
After a midweek of drama in European competition, the Premier League returns with plenty of eye-catching fixtures.
As well as the first Manchester derby of the campaign, teams towards the bottom of the table go head to head.
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the main talking points ahead of the action.
Erling Haaland and Rasmus Hojlund will lead the line for their teams in the Manchester derby on Sunday
Erling Haaland hit a hat-trick when Manchester City beat neighbours Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium a year ago.
The free-scoring Norway striker, however, drew a blank in a 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford and the FA Cup final win in June.
City will be favourites when they make the short trip to the red side of Manchester on Sunday afternoon and Haaland will no doubt be the main goal threat.
United will hope two slender wins in the space of three days has prepared them for the derby, with their own forward, Rasmus Hojlund, in line for his first taste of the fixture.
Sandro Tonali is set to start a 10-month ban after Newcastle
Newcastle splashed a handsome £55million to land Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali in the summer – but he has just been hit with a 10-month ban after admitting to betting charges during his time at AC Milan.
While the suspension rules Tonali out for the remainder of the campaign – as well as Euro 2024 should holders Italy qualify – Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is hopeful he will have one of his new recruits available for Saturday’s trip to Wolves.
According to reports, authorities in Italy are yet to ratify the ban, opening up the prospect of a season swansong for the 23-year-old.
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