Soccer / Football · The Guardian

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Published by The Guardian on October 19, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET

Florian Wirtz takes on more responsibility in Liverpool’s attack while Pierre Sage is under pressure at Crystal Palace Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s physicality overpowering Bryan Mbeumo in Manchester United’s area at a corner grabbed him a fifth goal in 10 outings for Leeds: a pretty respectable ratio. “I just tried to cause a ruckus,” said Leeds’ No 9. “I make it difficult for the defender. I read the flight of the ball and was quickest to react. I feel really comfortable [here]. I feel the support from the club and the fans and it is a great feeling stepping on to the pitch, particularly at Elland Road.” Of the contenders to be understudy to Harry Kane as England’s centre-forward, Calvert-Lewin may be the lead act – if he can stay injury-free, which has been a difficulty throughout his career. Jamie Jackson Match report: Leeds 1-1 Manchester United Match report: Brentford 1-2 Liverpool Match report: Manchester City 3-2 Ipswich Continue reading...

Read the original report from The Guardian