Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Lucas Paquetá is struggling, Ruud van Nistelrooy nears Old Trafford farewell and will Luis Díaz play as a striker again?

Brentford have scored nine and conceded six in their past two Premier League home games. Their leaky defence did not cost them in victories over Wolves and Ipswich but they were shown up by Harry Wilson’s injury-time double on Monday night at Fulham to suggest things need to improve at the back. Wilson’s goals both came from crosses. Brentford allowed Fulham to cross the ball 43 times, although Thomas Frank was not too worried about it and was surprisingly relaxed that they led to two goals. With Ethan Pinnock and Nathan Collins, he does have centre-backs capable of dealing with the majority but it is a dangerous game to play. Bournemouth will have taken note and their fine wingers and full-backs will probably target the space afforded out wide. Will Unwin

Brentford v Bournemouth, Saturday 3pm (all times GMT)

Crystal Palace v Fulham, Saturday 3pm

West Ham v Everton, Saturday 3pm

Wolves v Southampton, Saturday 3pm

Brighton v Manchester City, Saturday 5.30pm

Liverpool v Aston Villa, Saturday 8pm

Manchester United v Leicester, Sunday 2pm

Nottingham Forest v Newcastle, Sunday 2pm

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