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

Erik ten Hag said the reason for Casemiro being kept on the bench against Arsenal was “Scott McTominay is playing really well”. The Scotland midfielder looked set to be a victim of Casemiro’s arrival from Real Madrid but has improved under Ten Hag, a sign of what quality coaching can provide. Against Arsenal he kept things simple; in the first half he achieved 100% passing accuracy, taking 27 touches and winning two tackles. He provided the base to allow Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes freedom to make a difference further up the pitch. Casemiro’s arrival has pushed McTominay on, knowing his previous best will not be good enough to earn a starting spot. Seeing what Casemiro does in training will be helpful because he has had no role model at the club in recent years and only got his chance due to the paucity of options. Finally he looks like a United player, but he still has a fight on his hands to keep his spot. Will Unwin

Match report: Manchester United v Arsenal

Is Harvey Elliott ready to make the step down to international football? After all, if you’re starting for Liverpool in the Merseyside derby it’s safe to say you’re probably ready for Iran in Doha. The 19-year-old was superb in an otherwise humdrum Liverpool display at Goodison Park. If he continues in this vein then the England manager, Gareth Southgate, must surely take a look. With Jordan Henderson drifting out of contention and Kalvin Phillips not getting minutes at Manchester City, Elliott and Jude Bellingham are part of a new English midfield vanguard, equally comfortable recycling, running at defences, switching the point of attack or picking a pass through heavy traffic. Jonathan Liew

Match report: Everton 0-0 Liverpool

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