This weekend has some exciting fixtures at both the top and bottom of the table. There are tough games for both of the remaining unbeaten teams Tottenham and Arsenal, and a chance to pick up crucial points down at the bottom.
Here are five things to look out for in Gameweek 11…
Pochettino’s return to Tottenham
If you had asked any Tottenham fan a year ago what Pochettino’s return to North London would look like, it’s certain that no one would have guessed it would be managing London rivals Chelsea. Pochettino spent five years at Tottenham, taking them to a Champions League final in the process. Tottenham host Chelsea at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium on Monday night in what is always a thrilling fixture, with the added element of Pochettino’s return.
Tottenham currently sit top of the table having not lost a game. Chelsea however have had a nightmare start, currently sitting 11th and fourteen points behind Tottenham, making the hosts the obvious favourites. However, Tottenham have somewhat of a cursed history against Chelsea which suggests a tighter game than expected.
Newcastle to ruin Arsenal’s unbeaten start?
Newcastle United play host to Arsenal this weekend following their 3-0 thrashing of Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Carabao Cup in midweek. Arsenal have begun their season unbeaten, sitting second behind their north London rivals Tottenham. They will be looking to collect three points off Newcastle in the hope of leapfrogging their rivals to put them top of the table.
However, Eddie Howe’s Newcastle side will be hoping to use their St James’ Park fortress to ruin Arsenal’s unbeaten start. The two teams are currently competing in the Champions League, and will definitely provide a quality contest this weekend.
Manchester United look to put things right against Fulham
Embed from Getty ImagesStruggling Manchester United will travel to Fulham for Saturday’s early kick off as the Red Devils will look to put things right following embarrassing back-to-back 3-0 defeats. Fulham, however, will be looking to capitalise on the lacklustre Manchester United side by gaining three points to help push them further away from the dreaded relegation zone.
Manchester United will have to cope with numerous injuries to first team players including the absence of first team regulars Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez. However, United’s defence will be boosted by the return of Raphael Varane who is set to travel with the squad. With pressure building on Erik ten Hag, the Manchester United coach will be looking to secure three crucial points at Craven Cottage this weekend.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin to boost Everton
Embed from Getty ImagesEverton face Brighton and Hove Albion this weekend which will prove to be a tough fixture against Roberto De Zerbi’s well functioning Brighton side. Everton do however go into Saturday’s game having won five of their last seven games and will look to carry on this form to take points off of Brighton, who have failed to win in their last four Premier League games.
The return of Dominic Calvert-Lewin has certainly boosted Everton’s form, with the striker scoring four goals since his return from injury. He will be key if they are to stay up again.
Premier League’s oldest manager faces the youngest
Embed from Getty ImagesThe oldest manager in the league, Roy Hodgson, will take his Crystal Palace side to Vincent Kompany’s Burnley who are yet to win at home this season. Avoiding relegation will be the aim for both teams this season, meaning that both Burnley and Crystal Palace will fancy their chances of collecting three points this weekend.
Crystal Palace started the season impressively but have somewhat lost their way in the last few games having played tough opponents. Burnley will be hoping to secure their first home win of the season and add further struggle to Crystal Palace’s form.
