This weekend, European football leagues are to return after such a long wait. Well, some international matches reduced the boredom fans went through. The return of the leagues, especially the Premier League, would see some big and exciting games to watch. The Premier League’s vibes, banter, and joy will return, and fans are already anticipating. The 5 Premier League matches to watch this weekend are to be revealed below.
5) Southampton VS Manchester United
Sure, this game doesn’t look that big of a game but the situations of these clubs make it big. Southampton need to get something positive out of this game as they are yet to record a point this season. The newly-promoted side have not found it rosy on their Premier League return so far.
Manchester United, on the other hand, have not shown an improvement from last season’s performance. The Red Devils lost woefully last time out in the league to rivals Liverpool, 3-0 at home. Well, this means the Manchester side would be going all out for the 3 points as they are expected to.
4) Manchester City VS Brentford
Pep Guardiola’s men would be looking to make this 4 wins out of 4 games when they welcome the Bees on Saturday. The Cityzens defeated Brentford home and away last season but it hasn’t been all rosy for them. Brentford recorded a league double over Manchester City during the 2022/23 season.
Brentford are of course going to be as pesty as ever against the Cityzens. Of course, they have beaten the Manchester City before. The Bees have started this season well as they have garnered 6 points from a possible 9. However, it is never an easy task facing a team that has won the league 4 times on the bounce.
3) Bournemouth VS Chelsea
Bournemouth are set to welcome Chelsea to the Vitality Stadium this weekend in the Premier League. The Cherries are set to build on their stunning late comeback against Everton last time out. They would be looking to get another 3 points, this time at home.
Chelsea are still a team in progress as they continue to build their way up. They have won, lost, and drawn this season in the Premier League but are expected to grind out the 3 points in this one. Of course, their target is to bounce back from the disappointing draw at home to Palace last time out.
2) Liverpool VS Nottingham Forest
Liverpool have started like a house on fire with 9 points from a possible 9 this season in the Premier League. New boss, Arne Slot has led the team to a start that has seen them score 7 goals and concede 0. Playing in their fortress once more spells out a likely win for the Reds.
Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest’s defense has proved to be solid too at the back so far, conceding only 2 goals. They have also not lost a game in the league but face an uphill task at Anfield against Liverpool.
1) Tottenham Hotspurs VS Arsenal
We all know that this is the biggest game of the weekend in the Premier League. The North London Derby will be on show this coming Sunday by 2 PM. Tottenham are of course the host in this highly anticipated encounter, and they would want to step up their performance.
The Lillywhites have obtained only 4 points from 9 this season. Emotions would be on full display during the derby as normal. Spurs would be hoping the game edges to their side on that day.
However, Arsenal have begun the season well with 2 wins and a draw. The back-to-back league runners-up are a side with great team spirit and they would be looking to win this game. Sadly for the Gunners, Riccardo Calafiori and Martin Odegaard got injured during the international break.
With Midfield powerhouse, Declan Rice, also suspended for the Gunners, a win looks quite blurred at the moment. However, they still have some key men fit for the game. It is going to be a tight one as always.
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