da supremo： Another weekend of Premier League action is upon us and it brings with it another huge game.
da pinup bet： Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve been treated to a Manchester Derby and Liverpool’s trip to Chelsea and this Saturday sees another pair of the Premier League’s big guns go head to head in the evening fixture.
Before that, though, there are plenty of other fixtures to whet the appetite, with managers’ jobs becoming increasingly precarious.
There are teams that are looking to finally get their seasons going and as well as that, others looking to capitalise on what’s been a good start for them and aiming to prove they’re in it for the long haul.
There’s plenty to look forward to, then, as there always is with a weekend of top flight football and FootballFanCast have got the FIVE things you need to look out for most of all right here…
A London Derby – Arsenal vs. Chelsea
This is the weekend’s main event as fierce rivals Arsenal and Chelsea duke it out at the Emirates. The Blues go into the game on the back of a fairly humbling defeat against Liverpool whilst the Gunners’ season is starting to get into gear.
A win here for Arsenal would be a real step in the right direction after their own loss to Liverpool whilst Chelsea need their players to show that last season’s form isn’t about to return.
Stoke to get going? – Stoke vs. West Brom
Stoke have been woeful this year, there can be no escaping it, but as football so often does, a rather neat script is being concocted. The Potters host West Brom now managed by their former boss Tony Pulis who was sacked as the club looked to play more expansive football.
Ironically, going into the game they now need the Welshman’s gritty tactics to help them get out of their rut whilst the Baggies are arriving after putting four past West Ham. Sometimes, you really couldn’t make it up.
Liverpool’s credentials to be tested – Liverpool vs. Hull City
Liverpool, as they once again demonstrated against Chelsea, are great at playing against the biggest sides. There is clearly no problem with that and whilst that performance has led some to think they could win the title, it’s games like the one this weekend that will really see where the Reds are.
They face Hull at Anfield on Saturday in a game that reeks of one they’d fail to win in recent years. It’s time to prove people wrong.
How far have Everton come? – Bournemouth vs. Everton
Everton travel to Bournemouth in a repeat of one of the games of the season from last year. A number of last minute goals saw the result swing from an Everton victory to a draw in a match that the Toffees should have put to bed much earlier.
That was under Roberto Martinez though and should they find themselves in front this time around they’ll be hoping to hold on. It’s a good benchmark to see just how much Ronald Koeman has helped the team out.
Hammers home comforts at last? – West Ham vs. Southampton
It’s been a nightmare start for the Hammers at the London Stadium with the issues there well documented. It has to work at some point though and it could come against a Southampton side that are still finding their feet themselves under Claude Puel.
The Saints come into the game on the back of a 1-0 win but West Ham will be going all guns blazing trying to make the stadium a fortress.