The Premier League motion continues to come back thick and quick, with the highest flight straight again to enterprise this weekend following a full spherical of midweek motion.
There was loads of drama over current days, with Arsenal closing the hole on Liverpool to seven factors, whereas Chelsea once more outlined their credentials for a shock title problem with a 5-1 thumping of Southampton regardless of making seven modifications.
This outing, the Blues tackle Tottenham in a blockbuster London derby on Sunday, which comes after Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou was concerned in a confrontation with some travelling followers following a disappointing defeat at Bournemouth on Thursday.
There’s additionally the ultimate Merseyside derby at Goodison Park to stay up for, whereas Ruben Amorim will try to get again to successful methods when Man United host Nottingham Forest.
In the meantime, Monday night time sees the battle of two managers who’re beneath enormous strain in Julen Lopetegui and Gary O’Neil when West Ham entertain Wolves.
Right here, we inform you every thing it is advisable to know concerning the weekend’s motion, together with the newest harm updates and group information, the gamers it is advisable to look out for and one thing all of our specialists are wanting ahead to on the video games they are going to be reporting from.
Chelsea face Tottenham in a London derby in what is probably the standout recreation of the weekend
Everton may even entertain Liverpool within the ultimate ever Merseyside derby at Goodison Park
Arsenal will attempt to maintain the strain on Liverpool after decreasing their lead on the prime of the desk
SATURDAY
12:30pm: EVERTON v LIVERPOOL
Goodison Park. Referee: Michael Oliver.
TV/radio: Reside on TNT Sports activities and talkSPORT. Highlights on Match of the Day, BBC One 10.25pm
Our knowledgeable’s view: It’s a cliche however kind goes out of the window on this fixture. And Liverpool’s early-season romping kind might get utterly blown away amid Storm Darragh, which can play into the palms of set-piece specialists Everton. The Reds have conceded 5 objectives of their final two away video games and the Derby makes it a leveller — however I’m nonetheless anticipating Liverpool to dominate possession. LEWIS STEELE
Gamers to observe: Everton – Vitalii Mykolenko. Liverpool – Mohamed Salah. I’m wanting ahead to watching this battle. On paper, it seems like a mismatch — however the Ukrainian full again has historical past of stepping up in opposition to the massive boys. He wants the sport of his life to thwart in-form Salah right here, although, with the Egyptian on 15 objectives and 12 assists for the season.
Everton harm information: Out – J Garner (again), T Iroegbunam, Y Chermiti (each foot). Doubt – M Keane (knee).
Liverpool harm information: Out – F Chiesa (health), D Jota (chest), Okay Tsimikas (ankle), I Konate (arm), C Bradley (hamstring), Alisson (hamstring).
Mail Sport prediction: Liverpool win.
3pm: ASTON VILLA v SOUTHAMPTON
Villa Park. Referee: Darren Bond.
TV/radio: Highlights on Match of the Day, BBC One 10.25pm
Our knowledgeable’s view: There will likely be a morbid fascination in seeing what number of passes Southampton can string collectively inside their very own penalty space with Ollie Watkins respiratory down their necks. Aston Villa returned to successful methods in midweek and their eyes will likely be lighting up having the underside group coming to their place. JOE BERNSTEIN
Gamers to observe: Aston Villa – Morgan Rogers. A brand new hair color coincided with a man-of-the-match efficiency in opposition to Brentford and he’ll be filled with confidence. Southampton – Joe Aribo. Saints want aggression and working energy to keep away from being blitzed and that is the place Aribo could make his mark.
Aston Villa harm information: Out – J Ramsey (hamstring). Doubt – A Onana (foot).
Southampton harm information: Out – W Smallbone, A Lallana (each thigh), A Ramsdale (finger), G Bazunu (achilles), J Stephens (suspended). Doubt – P Onuachu (unknown), J Bednarek (knee).
Mail Sport prediction: Aston Villa win.
3pm: BRENTFORD v NEWCASTLE
Gtech Group Stadium. Referee: Tim Robinson.
TV/radio: Highlights on Match of the Day, BBC One 10.25pm
Our knowledgeable’s view: The battle for mid-table superiority. Eleventh performs twelfth, separated by a single purpose distinction, two inconsistent sides however with two completely different ranges of expectation. An exhilarating draw in opposition to league leaders Liverpool confirmed what Newcastle can do – they might even have received it had the referee not blown his full-time whistle because the Magpies broke away – however they’ve simply not proven it anyplace close to sufficient. Brentford have received extra factors than some other aspect at residence this season. JAMES SHARPE
Gamers to observe: Brentford – Yoane Wissa. The Brentford striker has been in red-hot kind since his return from harm. He’s scored in every of his final six PL residence video games for Brentford, netting eight objectives in complete. Newcastle – Anthony Gordon. The England winger’s strike in opposition to Liverpool was his first purpose since September however confirmed how thrilling and lethal he might be when he’s on the prime of his recreation.
Brentford harm information: Out – J Dasilva, R Henry (each knee), A Hickey (hamstring). Doubt – Okay Ajer (foot), C Norgaard (knock), M Jensen (hamstring),
Newcastle harm information: Out – E Krafth (shoulder), J Lascelles, S Botman (each knee). Doubt – Okay Trippier (sickness).
Mail Sport prediction: Newcastle win.
3pm: CRYSTAL PALACE v MAN CITY
Selhurst Park. Referee: Rob Jones.
TV/radio: Reside on BBC 5 Reside. Highlights on Match of the Day, BBC One 10.25pm
Our knowledgeable’s view: A win over Nottingham Forest bought Metropolis again on observe after a horror run however will probably be fascinating to see if they will again that up in what would normally be seen as a routine recreation. Metropolis have misplaced their final 5 away in all competitions – they haven’t misplaced six on the spin since 1994. BEN WINSTANLEY
Gamers to observe: Crystal Palace – Jean-Philippe Mateta. The centre ahead needed to wait till Tuesday night time in opposition to Ipswich for his first away purpose of the season however he has 14 in 14 residence league video games since Oliver Glasner took over – and two in his final two in opposition to Metropolis. Man Metropolis – Kevin De Bruyne. Scotched speak of a rift with Pep Guardiola and scored and arrange a purpose in opposition to Forest. With so many key males injured, it looks like influential shows from the Belgian will likely be essential if Metropolis are to revive their title problem.
Crystal Palace harm information: Out – C Riad (knee), M Franca (groin), D Kamada (suspended), A Wharton (groin).
Man Metropolis harm information: Out – Rodri (knee), O Bobb (leg), M Kovacic (unknown), P Foden (sickness), N Ake (thigh). Doubt – J Stones (foot), J Doku (quad), M Akanji (knock).
Mail Sport prediction: Manchester Metropolis win.
5.30pm: MANCHESTER UNITED v NOTTINGHAM FOREST
Previous Trafford. Referee: Darren England.
TV/radio: Reside on Sky Sports activities and BBC 5 Reside. Highlights on Match of the Day, BBC One 10.25pm
Our knowledgeable’s view: Ruben Amorim has had his first style of defeat at Manchester United and he will likely be trying to proper the ship as quickly as attainable. Underneath the Previous Trafford lights, count on his aspect to place their foot on the accelerator in the hunt for objectives. NATHAN SALT
Gamers to observe: Manchester United – Amad Diallo. The difficult Ivorian has been the stand-out participant to this point beneath Ruben Amorim and appears a menace in a proper wing-back function. Has three assists by three league video games beneath his new boss and Forest have to maintain him quiet if they’re to win. Nottingham Forest – Morgan Gibbs-White. The England midfielder was an actual thorn in United’s aspect when these sides met final season on the Metropolis Floor. Will fancy his possibilities of choosing up area between the strains as United become familiar with this new 3-4-3 system.
Man Utd harm information: Out – V Lindelof (hamstring), L Shaw (undisclosed), J Evans (knock).
Nottm Forest harm information: Out – Danilo (ankle), I Sangare (hamstring).
Mail Sport prediction: Manchester United win.
SUNDAY
2pm: FULHAM v ARSENAL
Craven Cottage. Referee: Chris Kavanagh.
TV/radio: Reside on Sky Sports activities and BBC 5 Reside. Highlights on Match of the Day, BBC One 10.30pm
Our knowledgeable’s view: Seeing Arsenal go up in opposition to a aspect who’ve plenty of their ex-players will likely be pleasant. Whereas Reiss Nelson can’t function for the Cottagers as a result of being on mortgage from the Gunners, Emile Smith Rowe, Alex Iwobi and Bernd Leno — who’ve all performed for Arsenal at numerous factors — are in line to begin. It’s an fascinating dynamic. ISAAN KHAN
Gamers to observe: Fulham – Emile Smith Rowe. Since leaving Arsenal in the summertime, the midfielder has kicked on and realised the potential he confirmed on the Gunners. He struggled for recreation time within the latter seasons beneath Mikel Arteta and can probably relish the possibility to carry out properly in opposition to his outdated boss. Arsenal – Martin Odegaard. The Norwegian has been in beautiful type of late, since getting back from an ankle harm. He has been on the fore of his aspect’s attacking play, and will likely be trying to proceed his purple patch in opposition to a group who beat Arsenal 2-1 at Craven Cottage final season.
Fulham harm information: Out – H Reed (knee), J Andersen (calf), R Nelson (hamstring). Doubt – R Sessegnon (knock), J Cuenca (knock)
Arsenal harm information: Out – B White, T Tomiyasu (each knee). Doubt – Gabriel (knock). R Calafiori (knee).
Mail Sport prediction: Arsenal win.
2pm: IPSWICH v BOURNEMOUTH
Portman Highway. Referee: Michael Salisbury.
TV/radio: Highlights on Match of the Day, BBC One 10.30pm
Our knowledgeable’s view: It has been a bruising seven days for Ipswich after back-to-back defeats and Kieran McKenna’s males are nonetheless looking for that elusive first residence win regardless of some optimistic shows at Portman Highway. It will not be simple although in opposition to a assured Bournemouth aspect who’ve eyes on Europe following spectacular wins over Wolves and Tottenham. WILL PICKWORTH
Gamers to observe: Ipswich – Omari Hutchinson. A lot has been made from Liam Delap and rightly so, however when Hutchinson is on kind every thing works so significantly better for the Tractor Boys, as proven by that beautiful strike in opposition to Manchester United final month. Bournemouth – Evanilson. After a bedding in interval, Evanilson is beginning to present his high quality and is vital in main Bournemouth’s press, whereas the three penalties he received in opposition to Wolves imply the £40.2million man already has a Premier League document.
Ipswich harm information: Out – C Ogbene (achilles), G Hirst (knee), J Donacien (ankle), A Tuanzebe (thigh). Doubt – Okay Phillips (muscle), B Johnson (knock), N Broadhead (groin).
Bournemouth harm information: Out – A Scott (knee), L Sinisterra, J Araujo (each hamstring). Doubt – L Cook dinner (knock).
Mail Sport prediction: Bournemouth win.
2pm: LEICESTER v BRIGHTON
King Energy Stadium. Referee: Stuart Attwell.
TV/radio: Highlights on Match of the Day, BBC One 10.30pm
Our knowledgeable’s view: Ruud van Nistelrooy couldn’t have hoped for a greater affect in his first recreation as Foxes boss. A win, a lot of objectives – and plenty of luck. West Ham had 31 photographs and managed just one purpose. If Leicester enable Brighton an identical variety of makes an attempt on course, the outcome will certainly be completely different. TOM COLLOMOSSE
Gamers to observe: Leicester – Bilal El Khannouss. Rated the perfect participant in Belgium final season, many observers felt Leicester had picked up a discount after they purchased the Moroccan midfielder for £20million – and they’re beginning to be confirmed proper. His stability and imaginative and prescient tormented West Ham and also you sense that the he’ll solely get higher – particularly if he wears his fortunate Jamie Vardy socks. Brighton – Carlos Baleba. The midfielder is without doubt one of the breakout stars of the Premier League season and has been tipped to be Albion’s subsequent £100m-plus sale. Earlier than that occurs, Brighton hope he might help them qualify for Europe once more. Baleba scored within the 3-1 defeat at Fulham on Thursday and he will likely be assured of contributing once more at Leicester, hopefully with a happier consequence.
Leicester harm information: Out – H Winks (groin), I Fatawu (knee), R Pereira (muscle), J Stolarczyk (ankle), F Buonanotte (ineligible).
Brighton harm information: Out – F Kadiolgu (foot), J Hinshelwood, A Webster, S March (all knee), J Milner (thigh). Doubt – J Veltman (knock), B Gruda (sickness), D Welbeck (knock).
Mail Sport prediction: Brighton win.
4.30pm: TOTTENHAM v CHELSEA
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Referee: Anthony Taylor.
TV/radio: Reside on Sky Sports activities and BBC 5 Reside. Highlights on Match of the Day, BBC One 10.30pm
Our knowledgeable’s view: Better of luck, Anthony Taylor. Chelsea have a, shall we embrace, vibrant historical past with the referee and now he’s in control of this, a London derby which normally delivers fireworks. Good for the neutrals, worrying for the managers in that something can occur. I’ll be fascinating to see how the 2 types conflict, after Ange Postecoglou’s dedication to his philosophy final season resulted in that 4-1 win for Chelsea, then managed by Mauricio Pochettino. KIERAN GILL
Gamers to observe: Tottenham – Dominic Solanke. One among Chelsea’s personal who by no means bought the possibility to be their striker. However he can get his personal again with Tottenham this weekend. Chelsea – Cole Palmer. Everyone knows how particular he’s, and now it’s time for him to show it on within the greatest recreation of all. Grow to be the Blues hero.
Tottenham harm information: Out – R Bentancur (suspended), G Vicario (ankle), W Odobert, Richarlison, M Van de Ven (all hamstring), M Moore (sickness). Doubt – C Romero (toe), B Davies (thigh).
Chelsea harm information: Out – R James, O Kellyman (each hamstring), W Fofana (thigh). Doubt – M Mudryk (sickness)
Mail Sport prediction: Chelsea win.
MONDAY
8pm: WEST HAM v WOLVES
London Stadium. Referee: John Brooks.
TV/radio: Reside on Sky Sports activities and talkSPORT.
Our knowledgeable’s view: The Sack Race, El Sackico. Name it what you need, the results of this recreation might see one supervisor shedding their job. Julen Lopetegui has been handed a keep of execution after two days of talks between West Ham bosses. In the meantime, Gary O’Neil’s job at Wolves can also be hanging by a thread and defeat on the London Stadium will probably see him sacked. Each golf equipment are believed to have held talks with Graham Potter so, regardless of the outcome, possibly he’ll be the actual winner. JAMES SHARPE
Gamers to observe: West Ham – Niclas Fullkrug. He’s been out a lot of the season with harm however got here off the bench to attain his first purpose for the membership in a late comfort in opposition to Leicester. How Lopetegui wants him again and firing, to verify he isn’t the following topic of 1. Matheus Cunha – Wolves. O’Neil may even want his prime man firing. Brazil striker Cunha has bagged seven objectives and three assists this season and is on the coronary heart of all Wolves’ attacking play.
West Ham harm information: Doubt – J-C Todibo (knock).
Wolves harm information: Out – Y Mosquera, S Kalajdzic, B Traore, E Gonzalez (all knee)
Mail Sport prediction: West Ham win.
