Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Henderson back on Merseyside, Farke threatens more misery for Carrick and Forest are a threat to Arsenal Premier League top scorers | Follow us on TikTok A lively reception awaits the former Liverpool midfielders Jordan Henderson and Xabi Alonso at Everton and, in the case of the former, any jeers can be considered an unintentional tribute.

They will speak of what the 36-year-old is able to produce now as much as what, and where, he delivered in the past.

With two goals and an assist against Bournemouth last Saturday, Henderson became the oldest player to contribute directly to three goals in a Premier League game, and demonstrated his role at Chelsea is not simply to elevate standards off the pitch.

His midfield partnership with Moisés Caicedo gave Alonso’s team balance and enabled the front three of Morgan Rogers, João Pedro and Cole Palmer to flourish.

Their confrontation against an Everton defence that had impressed this season, only to litter the draw at Hull with costly mistakes, will provide a stern test of the hosts’ unbeaten start and may well be dictated by the veteran behind them.

Andy Hunter Everton v Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (all times BST) Brentford v Liverpool, Saturday 3pm Fulham v Hull, Saturday 3pm Continue reading...