There isn’t any lunchtime fixture this Saturday, with Leicester welcoming Nottingham Forest to the King Energy on Friday evening, however that solely serves to supply ample area for the mouth-watering slate of video games this weekend.
Southampton go searching for an unlikely maiden win within the Premier League this season towards Manchester Metropolis, whereas Everton look to report back-to-back victories of their conflict towards Fulham on Saturday afternoon.
Elsewhere, Brentford entertain Ipswich City and Aston Villa look to keep up their nice begin towards an in-form Bournemouth. However, in fact, Saturday is simply the appetiser for Sunday’s important course.
Hapless Crystal Palace tackle Tottenham in a 2pm London derby, Chelsea face Newcastle and West Ham will fancy their possibilities towards Manchester United. However the principle occasion is Liverpool’s journey to Arsenal, the place the league leaders may open up a seven-point hole over the injury-hit Gunners with a win.
Right here, we let you know every little thing you could know in regards to the motion, together with the most recent damage updates and group information, the gamers to look out for and one thing all of our specialists are trying ahead to on the video games they are going to be reporting from.
League leaders Liverpool can open up a seven-point lead over Arsenal with a win on the Emirates
The Gunners are hoping for a repeat of their win over the Anfield membership final season on Sunday
Below-fire Oliver Glasner is one in all 4 managers hoping to guide their facet to their first Premier League win of the season
SATURDAY
3pm: ASTON VILLA v BOURNEMOUTH
Villa Park. Referee: Andy Madley.
TV/radio: BBC 5 Reside and highlights on Match of the Day, BBC One 10.20pm
Our professional’s view: Aston Villa are but to undergo from a ‘Champions League hangover’ this season – as a substitute Unai Emery’s group appear to enhance with each week that goes by. I’ve actually admired the job Andoni Iraola has achieved at Bournemouth and it was no big shock they managed to show over Arsenal final weekend. They’ll head to Villa Park buoyed by that consequence. HENRY CLARK
Gamers to look at: Aston Villa – Morgan Rogers. England aren’t precisely wanting choices within the Quantity 10 function however Morgan Rogers is taking part in in addition to any of his counterparts. He glides with the ball at his ft and has an eye fixed for a killer go to unlock a defence.
Bournemouth – Antoine Semenyo. Has confirmed glimpses of what he was able to final season after his transfer from Bristol Metropolis however has began the present marketing campaign in terrific kind.
Key stat: Bournemouth have scored six targets after the seventieth minute this season — that’s greater than another Premier League group.
Aston Villa damage information: Out – Philogene (ban), Doubt – Onana (hamstring)
Bournemouth damage information: Out – A Scott (knee), L Sinisterra (unknown). Doubts – None.
Mail Sport prediction: Aston Villa win.
3pm: BRENTFORD v IPSWICH
Gtech Group Stadium. Referee: Lewis Smith.
TV: Highlights on Match of the Day, BBC One 10.20pm
Our professional’s view: Ipswich’s early-season promise has taken a knock in latest weeks after damaging defeats by West Ham and Everton. The Tractor Boys are nonetheless trying to find their first top-flight win since 2002 and they are going to be determined to bounce again towards fast-starters Brentford, who’ve scored first of their final six video games. WILL PICKWORTH
Gamers to look at: Brentford – Mikkel Damsgaard. It has been a very long time for the reason that Dane scored that free kick towards England at Euro 2020, however in latest weeks he is proven indicators of beginning to fulfil that huge potential and is a category act on the ball.
Ipswich – Jack Clarke. The winger tore up the Championship final season with Sunderland and at all times will get bums off seats when he is working at defenders. His partnership with Leif Davis on Ipswich’s left is one to look at.
Key stat: Brentford’s video games have seen 31 targets this season (14 for, 15 towards) – solely Wolves followers have seen extra (33)… and no stadium has seen extra targets than the Gtech (17).
Brentford damage information: Out – Thiago (knee), Nunes (again), Hickey (thigh), Dasilva (knee). Doubt – Henry (knee).
Ipswich damage information: Out – Tuanzebe (hand), Greaves (hamstring), Luongo, Donacian (each ankle). Doubt – Al Hamadi (groin), Johnson (knock).
Mail Sport prediction: Draw.
3pm: BRIGHTON v WOLVES
Amex Stadium. Referee: Michael Oliver.
TV: Highlights on Match of the Day, BBC One 10.20pm
Our professional’s view: It’s getting determined for Wolves after taking only one level of their first seven matches and realistically it received’t get a lot simpler on this one with their leaky defence… Brighton have been averaged virtually two targets a sport this season whereas Wolves concede virtually three. Gary O’Neil’s facet virtually held off Manchester Metropolis final week however this can be powerful. BEN WINSTANLEY
Gamers to look at: Brighton – Lewis Dunk. The stalwart centre half is about to make his 250th Premier League look for the Seagulls and has performed a key function of their three clear sheets to date, Wolves – Jorgen Strand Larsen. In a struggling facet he has been a vibrant mild, with three targets and an help to date this season.
Key stat: Wolves have misplaced 5 league video games in a row regardless of scoring…the final group to attain and lose six in a row within the prime flight was Manchester Metropolis means again in 1960.
Brighton damage information: Out – March (knee), Webster (thigh), Milner (thigh), Pedro (ankle). Doubt – Welbeck (again), Minteh (muscle), Adingra (health).
Wolves damage information: Out – Hwang (ankle), Mosquera (knee), Traore (knee). Doubt – Johnstone (thigh).
Mail Sport prediction: Brighton win.
3pm: MAN CITY v SOUTHAMPTON
Etihad Stadium. Referee: Tony Harrington.
TV/radio: talksPORT2 and highlights on Match of the Day, BBC One, 10.20pm
Our professional’s view: Southampton are 16/1 to win an outrageously one-sided trying sport and if supervisor Russell Martin perseveres with taking part in out from the again, he’ll deserve a medal for bravery. There’s a darkish fascination in whether or not Metropolis hit double figures. For Saints, victory can be their most well-known for the reason that FA Cup in 1976. JOE BERNSTEIN
Gamers to look at: Man Metropolis – Erling Haaland. The Kung Fu Viking appears capable of rating from any top or angle along with his superhero powers.
Southampton – Tyler Dibling. Simply 18, Dibling is a worthy successor to Gareth Bale and Theo Walcott off the St Mary’s manufacturing line.
Key stat: Metropolis are on their longest ever unbeaten league run, going 31 video games with out defeat since being crushed by Aston Villa in December. They’ve received 25 and drawn 6 since.
Man Metropolis damage information: Out – De Bruyne (thigh), Rodri (knee), Bobb (calf), Doku (muscular), Walker (knee). Doubt – Grealish (leg).
Southampton damage information: Out – Fraser (ban), Smallbone (hamstring), Stewart (muscle), Bazunu (achilles). Doubt – Sugawara (knock).
Mail Sport prediction: Man Metropolis win.
5.30pm: EVERTON v FULHAM
Goodison Park. Referee: John Brookes.
TV/radio: Sky Sports activities Predominant Occasion and BBC 5 Reside.
Our professional’s verdict: Everton had 4 losses to start out the season adopted by 4 undefeated matches — and this represents an opportunity for Sean Dyche’s males to make that 5. Jarrad Branthwaite, Everton’s most vital participant in my view, is match which is a big increase. Fulham, in the meantime, have misplaced their final two video games — towards Manchester Metropolis and Aston Villa to be truthful — however I like Marco Silva’s facet loads. LEWIS STEELE
Gamers to look at: Everton – Iliman Ndiaye. A mesmerising participant about whom the children would possibly say ’the streets received’t overlook’ resulting from his unorthodox model. Fulham – Raul Jimenez. It’s pleasing to see the Mexican reaching maybe his greatest degree for the reason that head damage with 4 targets and an help in his final 5 video games.
Key stat: Dwight McNeil has been concerned in six targets in his final six league video games – three targets and three assists.
Everton damage information: Out – Broja (calf), Iroegbunam (foot), Garner (again), Chermiti (foot). Doubt – None.
Fulham damage information: Out – Andersen (ban), Lukic (shoulder), Castagne (hamstring). Doubt – Vinicius (calf).
Mail Sport prediction: Draw.
SUNDAY
2pm: CHELSEA v NEWCASTLE
Stamford Bridge. Referee: Simon Hooper.
TV/radio: Sky Sports activities Predominant Occasion and BBC 5 Sports activities Further.
Our professional’s view: After dropping to Liverpool, Chelsea may do with reaffirming their upward trajectory below Enzo Maresca by successful right here. Match once more Romeo Lavia may begin in midfield subsequent to Moises Caicedo, which might give the hosts some chew. Lavia has the makings of a world-class midfielder – you want that to maintain £105million Enzo Fernandez out of the group. KIERAN GILL
Gamers to look at: Chelsea – Cole Palmer. He was surprisingly subdued at Liverpool however not often goes two video games with out doing one thing particular. Newcastle – Lewis Corridor. He’s returning to the membership who offered him in the summertime and might want to tie down Noni Madueke.
Key stat: Cole Palmer has 18 Chelsea targets and 5 assists in his final 14 league video games at dwelling.
Chelsea damage information: None.
Newcastle damage information: Out – Lascelles (knee), Botman (knee), Wilson (again), Trippier (thigh). Doubt – Dubravka (knee).
Mail Sport prediction: Chelsea win.
2pm: CRYSTAL PALACE v TOTTENHAM
Selhurst Park. Referee: Darren Bond.
TV/radio: Highlights on Match of the Day 2, BBC One 10.30pm
Our professional’s view: The final time I used to be at Selhurst Park I noticed Crystal Palace tear aside Manchester United. They received 4-0, Erik ten Hag seemed on the finish of his tether and Palace appeared to be going locations below Oliver Glasner. I am intrigued to take one other look and see what’s modified as a result of Glasner goes into this one determined for a win, having misplaced Olise, Andersen & with Wharton taking part in by an damage. Unimaginable how the stability can tilt. MATT BARLOW
Gamers to look at: Crystal Palace – Eberechi Eze. The undisputed creator in chief for Palace will discover alternatives towards Spurs who at all times give opponents a glimpse of hope by the way in which they play. Can he take it?
Tottenham – Mikey Moore. Spurs followers are rightly excited in regards to the 17-year-old and If he will get the nod on the left within the absence of Son, as Ange Postecoglou recommended on Friday, this can be one other likelihood to proceed his very promising begin.
Key stat: Palace received 5 of their first seven dwelling league video games below Glasner – since then they’ve not received in 4 and failed to attain in three of them.
Crystal Palace damage information: Out – Franca (groin), Richards (thigh). Doubt – Doucoure (ankle)
Tottenham damage information: Out – Spence (groin). Doubt – Son (knock), Bergvall (cramp).
Mail Sport prediction: Tottenham win.
2pm: WEST HAM UNITED v MANCHESTER UNITED
London Stadium. Referee: David Coote.
TV/radio: BBC 5 Sports activities Further and highlights on Match of the Day 2, 10.30pm
Our professional’s view: Julen Lopetegui and Erik Ten Hag are each below strain however the latter appears to have steadied the ship in latest weeks, with Manchester United unbeaten in 4 video games – albeit with just one win. Lopetegui may desperately do with a consequence after final weekend’s thrashing by Tottenham however his West Ham group leak targets and have saved only one clear sheet all season. With no Mohammed Kudus, the Hammers can be counting on Jarrod Bowen to supply some magic on the different finish. KATHRYN BATTE
Gamers to look at: West Ham – Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Going through his former membership for the primary time since his summer time transfer. Should attempt to preserve Garnacho quiet however can be decided to impress.
Manchester United – Rasmus Hojlund. Will fancy his possibilities towards this West Ham defence after scoring his first objective of the season towards Brentford final weekend.
Key stat: Manchester United have misplaced 4 of their eight Premier League conferences with West Ham on the London Stadium.
West Ham damage information: Out – Kudus (ban), Fullkrug (calf).
Man Utd damage information: Out – Antony (foot), Mainoo (thigh), Yoro (foot), Maguire (calf), Shaw (shin), Mount (undisc). Doubt – Evans (knock).
Mail Sport prediction: Draw.
4.30pm: ARSENAL v LIVERPOOL
Emirates Stadium. Referee: Anthony Taylor.
TV/radio: Sky Sports activities Predominant Occasion and BBC 5 Reside.
Our professional’s view: I’m trying ahead to seeing how Arsenal will defensively deal with Liverpool with out William Saliba. The Frenchman is completely essential to the Gunners — he didn’t miss a league match final season — so how they adapt towards a facet who’re, to date, effectively within the title race is fascinating. ISAAN KHAN
Gamers to look at: Arsenal — Thomas Partey. He’s more likely to be slotted in at proper again and whether or not the guests attempt to goal that facet with tempo is price monitoring. Liverpool – Darwin Nunez. The ahead has struggled beforehand however scored towards RB Leipzig in midweek. It is a massive alternative for him in a crunch match.
Key stat: Liverpool’s three targets conceded of their opening eight matches provides them the tightest defence within the league.
Arsenal damage information: Out – Odegaard (ankle), Saliba ban), Timber (muscle), Tomiyasu (knee), Tierney (thigh). Doubt – Saka (hamstring), Calafiori (knee).
Liverpool damage information: Out – Alisson (thigh), Elliott (foot), Chiesa (undisc), Jota (chest). Doubt – Bradley (knock).
Mail Sport prediction: Liverpool win.
