Ten players set to make their Premier League bows.
It may seem like an age ago after an extended international break, but there has yet to be a round of Premier League fixtures since a hectic transfer deadline day, meaning that a number of late window arrivals are yet to make their Premier League bows for their new clubs.
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Coupled with a handful of arrivals from earlier in the summer who have now had a little bit longer to get up to fitness, there are plenty of exciting debuts expected during the weekend’s Premier League fixtures.
Here are ten that we are particularly looking forward to:
Daley Blind (Manchester United)
One of three United players expected to make their debuts against Queens Park Rangers at Old Trafford this weekend, Blind will be expected to come in and help to shore up what has been a shaky United defence so far this season.
Loic Remy (Chelsea)
With top scorer Diego Costa possibly set to miss Chelsea’s weekend fixture against the only other side with a 100% record, Swansea City, potentially allowing in France international Loic Remy, who joined late in the window from local rivals QPR, to make his bow for the Blues.
Hatem Ben Arfa (Hull City)
Hull City manager Steve Bruce pushed through a loan move for winger Hatem Ben Arfa from Newcastle United very late in the day, with the exciting attacking talent set to add a new dimension to the Tigers’ side – potentially when they host West Ham United on Monday evening.
Nick Powell (Leicester City)
Another deadline day signing, Leicester City could be set to hand a debut to talented young Manchester United loanee midfielder Nick Powell when Nigel Pearson’s side look to build on their solid start to the season at the Britannia Stadium against Stoke City.
Adam Lallana (Liverpool)
Playmaker Adam Lallana actually joined Liverpool quite early on in this summer transfer window, but his debut has been delayed by an injury picked up by the former Southampton man during pre-season training. He is back in full flow, however, and is likely to be handed a first appearance by Brendan Rodgers against Aston Villa on Saturday evening.
Luke Shaw (Manchester United)
Another early window signing to have been ruled out of the early season games through injury, the world’s most expensive teenager, Luke Shaw, looks set to make his United bow against QPR this weekend after returning to training for Louis van Gaal’s side.
Danny Welbeck (Arsenal)
Striker Danny Welbeck joined Arsenal in a shock £16m deadline day move from rivals Manchester United and is almost certain to be handed his Gunners debut against Manchester City on Saturday lunchtime, either from the start or off the bench, after scoring twice for England in Switzerland during the week.
Tom Cleverley (Aston Villa)
Much maligned Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley is set to make his debut for Aston Villa against Liverpool this weekend as Paul Lambert and his side look to preserve their unbeaten record.
Sadio Mane (Southampton)
Southampton spent a fee in the region of £10m to secure the late deadline day signing of attacking midfielder Sadio Mane from Red Bull Salzburg and could hand him a first appearance against Newcastle United, with Mane looking to have the same impact as fellow attacking signing Dusan Tadic.
Radamel Falcao (Manchester United)
The biggest debutant of all, however, is undoubtedly new Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao, who joined the club on a season-long loan deal from AS Monaco on deadline day and his set to face QPR after getting some minutes on his belt for Colombia whilst on international duty.