The Premier League enters Match Day 9 this weekend and we’ll see a number of fascinating fixtures.
Arsenal might be seeking to keep prime spot after they host Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Second-placed Manchester Metropolis are away to Aston Villa on the identical day.
Earlier than all that although, Chelsea welcome Sunderland, Liverpool journey to Brentford and Manchester United host Brighton.
So, what 5 matches can we count on upsets?
1. Chelsea vs Sunderland: Enzo Maresca’s males appear to have found a little bit of type these days, with back-to-back wins in opposition to Chelsea and Nottingham Forest. Nonetheless, Sunderland might be difficult friends on Saturday. The Black Cats look decided to remain within the topflight and are choosing factors they should.
2. Man Utd vs Brighton: Loads of observers have mentioned this sport might be litmus check of if Manchester United are again on observe. Ruben Amorim lastly recorded consecutive wins throughout his time in cost. And final weekend’s win at Liverpool was an enormous one. However Brighton have additionally gotten United’s quantity at Previous Trafford.
3. Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: Final season, Oliver Glasner’s males have been one of many groups that took factors off Arsenal on the Emirates, as their title cost pale away. Though they’ve since misplaced their unbeaten file, Palace are a good aspect and might be seeking to check the Gunners’ credentials once more.
4. Brentford vs Liverpool: For those who take out the 5-1 win at Frankfurt within the Champions League in midweek, Liverpool have misplaced 4 video games in a row – three of these within the Premier League. Regardless of shedding their supervisor and key gamers in the summertime, Brentford nonetheless look a strong workforce and can trigger groups issues.
5. Aston Villa vs Man Metropolis: When Manchester Metropolis fell aside final season, Villa Park was one of many locations they crumbled. Though Pep Guardiola’s workforce will make the journey this time round assured, particularly with the red-hot Erling Haaland, they nonetheless must be cautious of a resurgent Villa aspect.
