Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

The Guardian 1 min read 14 hours ago

<p>Arne Slot has no excuses, Fulham and Palace are stretched and should Arsenal be wary of Burnley’s full-backs?</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/sep/15/premier-league-top-scorers-2025-26-who-is-leading-race-for-golden-boot">Premier League top scorers: Golden Boot standings</a></p></li></ul><p>Burnley’s Kyle Walker and Quilindschy Hartman, Q to his friends, have been one of the finest full-back pairings in the Premier League this season. They are defensively disciplined but also have the ability to push forward and cause problems. Everyone expected as much from Walker, who has been one of the best right-backs in world football over the past decade, but it could have been difficult for Hartman, coming from the Eredivisie, to settle into a newly promoted team and face some of the best wingers in the world. The Dutchman has stuck to his defensive tasks supremely well but the task of marshalling Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze will be a true test. Regular assists are also making Hartman a real asset to Burnley. Two crosses produced Zian Flemming’s goals <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/oct/26/wolves-burnley-premier-league-match-report">against Wolves</a>, making it four assists in nine Premier League appearances. Arsenal should be wary. <strong>Will Unwin</strong></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/oct/31/premier-league-10-things-to-look-out-for-this-weekend">Continue reading...</a>
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