Premier League returns after three-week international break

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 17:31 · Archive

The Premier League resumes this weekend following a three-week international break that has paused the competition after five weeks of the season.

Liverpool and Manchester City are among the fixtures scheduled for the weekend. According to the Guardian, both sides had a relatively quiet break with no significant developments reported.

Chelsea face Bournemouth, with the Guardian reporting that Bournemouth's Alex Scott enhanced his value during the international period but now faces a two-month absence from injury. The report also notes that Emi Martínez may continue to face difficulties in goal.

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