Luton vs. Tottenham Hotspurs
Spurs have surely grown as an attacking force since Ange Postecoglou took charge. Their 138 shots so far this season is the best in the league. They have also managed 20 attempts at goal in three of their last four games. Luton are still seeking their first win at home. The last time both sides met 31 years ago, they played out a goalless. This outing should be different with Super Son in the form of his life.
Manchester United vs. Brentford
Manchester United face the risk of Brentford giving them an unwanted record at home. They have not lost three consecutive matches at Old Trafford since 1979. Brentford may change that with Wie penchant for sitting deep and absorbing the pressure before striking back at opponents.
With injuries piling up and following a UEFA Champions League defeat to Galatasaray in midweek, the Man Utd set-up looks hesitant and disconnected.
They are a clear target for a bullish, physical, and defence-first Brentford team ready to enact the same tactical battle plan that gave them a 4-0 victory over Ten Hag’s side last August.
Arsenal vs. Manchester City
Arsenal aims to end their long losing streak against Manchester City, capitalizing on the absence of key players like Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne.
The Gunners have lost 12 consecutive Premier League matches against Man City. They also haven’t kept a clean sheet against the Cityzens in their last 16 games. Mikel Arteta has beaten 23 out the 24 teams he has faced so far, he needs to make it 24 out of 24 by ending this hoodoo and this is the best time with the absence of these key players.
Brighton vs. Liverpool
Brighton and Liverpool anticipate a high-scoring match with both teams focusing on attacking strategies, and a key battle between Alexander-Arnold and Mitoma.
Moussa Diaby and Ollie Watkins tore Brighton apart in Aston Villa’s 6-1 win last weekend, and it is easy to envisage Mohamed Salah and the rest of the Liverpool frontline doing something similar.
At the other end, the head-to-head between Trent Alexander-Arnold and Kaoru Mitoma is a worrying prospect for Liverpool fans.
Five of the six goals Brighton scored against Liverpool in the Premier League last season were built down Alexander-Arnold’s side, and for at least three of them, the right-back can take responsibility for being in the wrong position or being beaten in the dribble.
Everton vs. Bournemouth
Everton and Bournemouth both desperate for a win, with Everton striving to avoid an unwanted home record and Bournemouth seeking points after a tough run of fixtures.
Burnley vs. Chelsea
Chelsea aims to build momentum before a challenging series of matches, facing Burnley as they prepare for a tough run against top opponents in the league.
Mauricio Pochettino breathed a huge sigh of relief on Monday night at Fulham. Despite underlying metrics showing Chelsea had been playing relatively well between the two boxes, pressure had been building and a routine win at Craven Cottage was just what they needed to steady the ship.
But it will count for little if Chelsea cannot build on it with a win at Burnley because Pochettino faces a tough run of matches after this weekend.
After the international break they face: Arsenal, Brentford, Spurs, Man City, Newcastle, Brighton, and Man Utd in a brutal seven-match run through to early December.
