Premier League Weekend Preview: Key Fixtures and Team News
The Premier League returns with another thrilling weekend of football action, headlined by Tottenham's clash with Manchester United and Arsenal's pursuit of a sixth consecutive victory. All eyes will be on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for Saturday's early kick-off, while the weekend concludes with a heavyweight encounter between Manchester City and Liverpool.
Tottenham vs Manchester United: Team News and Form Guide
Tottenham face significant selection headaches ahead of Manchester United's visit. The squad is grappling with multiple injuries, including key players like Yves Bissouma (ankle), James Maddison (knee), and Dejan Kulusevski (knee), all listed as unknown return dates. Their form has been inconsistent, reading DDWLWL, with Richarlison and Van de Ven joint top scorers on three goals each.
Manchester United travel to North London in better spirits, enjoying a run of WLWWWD. They have a relatively clean bill of health, with only Lisandro Martínez sidelined as he builds match fitness for a potential return on November 23rd. Bryan Mbeumo leads their scoring charts with four goals this season.
Arsenal's Title Charge and Sunday's Blockbuster
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal travel to the Stadium of Light to face Sunderland, aiming to secure a sixth straight league win. Their impressive form of DWWWWW is underpinned by the goals of Viktor Gyökeres, who has netted four times. However, they face potential absences with William Saliba doubtful with an ankle issue and several key players, including Martin Ødegaard and Gabriel Jesus, targeting a November 23rd return from knee injuries.
The weekend's standout fixture arrives on Sunday as Manchester City host Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola's side, led by the formidable Erling Haaland (13 goals), will hope to have Rodri available despite match fitness doubts. Liverpool, with Mohamed Salah their leading scorer (4 goals), will be without the injured Alisson and have a doubt over Alexander Isak.
Other Key Fixtures Across the League
Everton welcome Fulham to the Hill Dickinson Stadium, with both sides looking to improve their patchy form. The Toffees will be without the injured Jarrad Branthwaite until January.
West Ham face Burnley at the London Stadium. The Hammers have concerns over goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski (back), while Burnley's lengthy injury list includes Jordan Beyer and Luca Koleosho.
Chelsea's match against Wolves at Stamford Bridge is overshadowed by the indefinite suspension of Mykhailo Mudryk and injuries to Cole Palmer and Benoît Badiashile.
The battle at the bottom sees Nottingham Forest host Leeds United, with Chris Wood a doubt for the home side. Finally, the south coast derby between Brighton and Crystal Palace promises fireworks, with both teams boasting in-form strikers in Jean-Philippe Mateta and Danny Welbeck, each on six goals.
