Manchester derby headlines Premier League weekend

Manchester United host Manchester City in the 198th derby on Saturday’s early kick-off as interim manager Michael Carrick takes charge. Carrick’s second caretaker tenure follows three games in November–December 2021 (beating Villarreal and Arsenal, drawing with Chelsea); United sit seventh on 32 points and, the article says, Carrick has 17 games to try to salvage the season.

The match is scheduled for Saturday at 12.30pm GMT. Chelsea face Brentford at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon with renewed concern over defending long throws. The report notes Chelsea have conceded four goals from long throws this season, suffered a late equaliser from a long throw in September and were exposed by Antoine Semenyo’s deliveries for Bournemouth last month; the piece says Liam Rosenior must make sure his new side are ready.

That game is set for 3pm on Saturday. Leeds entertain Fulham at Elland Road, another 3pm Saturday kick-off, with manager Daniel Farke warning his side to be wary of Fulham’s recent form.

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