Middlesbrough face a difficult trip to Ashton Gate in Saturday’s early kick-off, to face a high-flying Bristol City side who have won their last three league games under Lee Johnson. But what else should fans be looking out for this weekend? Scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to find out.
5. Bristol City have the chance to put a marker down
The Robins just missed out on the play-offs last season and were let down by their home form, winning just eight league games at Ashton Gate last term. After three straight league wins, Lee Johnson's side have the chance to go joint top of the table if they beat Boro in Saturday's early kick-off. Photo: Nathan Stirk
6. Forest boss hails Albert Adomah
The former Boro winger has hit the ground running since his move to Forest the summer, scoring two goals and claiming two assists in six games. When talking about Adomah ahead of Saturday's meeting with Preston, manager Sabri Lamouchi said: "I like to call him ‘my man’, because he is fantastic. He is fantastic as a player, but he is fantastic as a man." Photo: Laurence Griffiths
7. Derby need a reaction
Rams boss Phillip Cocu made 10 changes ahead of Tuesday's 3-0 Carabao Cup defeat to local rivals Forest. Derby haven't won in their last four league games either ahead of Saturday's trip to Brentford. Photo: Lewis Storey
8. West Brom stopper is feeling confident
The Baggies have made a solid start under new manager Slaven Bilic but have drawn their last two league games. Goalkeeper Sam Johnstone says the side are full of confidence, though, ahead of Saturday's home game against Blackburn. "We are determined to keep our unbeaten run going. We are all feeling really confident every time we play," he said. Photo: Clive Mason