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

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Arne Slot is set to win the Premier League but at the same time knows he needs to make plenty of improvements within his squad this summer .

Darwin Núñez will almost certainly depart Anfield to open up a spot for a superior No 9.

Mikel Merino has proven so adept at centre-forward that it was odd to see him revert to his more familiar midfield role against Ipswich .

Ollie Watkins was furious’ and angry’ after being replaced by Marcus Rashford in attack for the prime games against Paris Saint-Germain .

Ruben Amorim had kind words for the local boy Tyler Fredrickson and Harry Amass .

James Tarkowski's hamstring injury was the turning point and an opportunity for David Moyes to see what a future Everton defence might be like without its dependable core of the captain, Jarrad Branthwaite and Jordan Pickford .

Brentford ’s defeat of Brighton brought back memories of early season when the G-Tech was a fortress.

Referee Sam Barrott made himself public enemy No 1 among Crystal Palace supporters following the decision to dismiss Chris Richards and not Adam Scott on Saturday .

Leicester need to make big decisions this summer if they want to be back in the Premier League in August 2026 .

Ruud van Nistelrooy has not been able to turn things around at the King Power Stadium .

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