Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to be out of action for approximately two weeks due to a hamstring injury he sustained during Liverpool's recent victory over Aston Villa. This setback poses a challenge for Lee Carsley as he prepares for England's upcoming Nations League matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland. The Liverpool defender experienced the injury in the first half of Saturday's Premier League clash. While the injury is not expected to keep him sidelined for an extended period, he will miss England's matches in Greece on Thursday and the home game against the Republic of Ireland on Sunday. In addition to Alexander-Arnold's absence, Carsley may also have to cope without key players such as Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Jack Grealish, further complicating his selection for the national team.

**Premier League: Key Takeaways from the Weekend's Matches** This weekend in the Premier League saw some intriguing storylines unfold, including standout performances from Ipswich's young English talents, Liverpool's continued success, and the impressive display by Brighton's Carlos Baleba. Arsenal managed to break a frustrating streak at Stamford Bridge, scoring their first away goal in the league since September. After struggling to find the net in recent matches against Newcastle and Inter, as well as last month at Bournemouth, Gabriel Martinelli's clever finish brought a sigh of relief. However, manager Mikel Arteta expressed disappointment that his team couldn't secure a victory. Despite controlling much of the game, Arsenal's expected goals (1.27) fell short of Chelsea's (1.69). Key moments, such as Leandro Trossard's late miskick and Kai Havertz's disallowed goal, highlighted their ongoing struggle to be clinical in front of goal. With Martin Ødegaard back in form, the Gunners are still searching for that elusive penalty box finisher. In other matches, Liverpool continued their strong form with a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa, while Brighton pulled off a notable 2-1 win against Manchester City, showcasing the talent of Carlos Baleba. Manchester United secured a convincing 3-0 win against Leicester, and Newcastle triumphed 3-1 over Nottingham Forest. Ipswich made headlines with a surprising 2-1 victory against Tottenham, further emphasizing the emergence of their young English duo. Brentford edged out Bournemouth in a thrilling 3-2 encounter. As the season progresses, these matches have set the stage for an exciting battle for supremacy in the Premier League.