Premier League: 10 things to watch for this weekend | Premier League
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Arsenal impoverished look to delay inevitable
When the subsequent arsenal visit Merseyside on 11 May their first act could be to form an honorary guard for Liverpool, which at that point could be recently crowned Premier League Champions. The title seems destined for Anfield-L’Arsenal has not been able to support a constant challenge for the whole season-ma Mikel Arte will feel compelled to delay the apparently inevitable as long as possible on his return to Everton. Tuesday’s quarter -final on Tuesday against Real Madrid could be the priority for Arsenal, but the rotation is certainly not an option for Arte to Goodison Park, given that it has four defenders available. An improvised unit would benefit from a demanding afternoon together before welcoming the real to the Emirates. Arne Slot said that it is unfair for Everton to have a start of Saturday after the Merseyside derby on Wednesday. Improved or not, the Arte Team should take advantage of it. Andy Hunter
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Richards an unknown hero in defense of the palace
When Chelsea recalled Trevoh Chalobah From his loan spell to Crystal Palace in January it meant that the South London Club had only three central defenders on the front line, potentially a big problem given the favorite training 3-4-2-1 of Oliver Glasner. But while Maxence Lacroix and Marc Guéhi were also exceptional, it was significant that the absence of Chris Richards da The game in Southampton Tuesday coincided with Palace who suffered their first away goal of 2025, an extraordinary series of seven games in all competitions. Their record when the defender of the United States plays shows how important it was under Glasner, with Palace who collected an average of 2.03 points per game compared to only 1.1 without him. The good news is that the former 25 -year -old Bayern Munich defender should have returned to Selhurst Park’s showdown with Brighton on Saturday. And Aarons
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Lupi forgive Pereira for the trip to Ipswich
Vítor Pereira is a passionate and emotional figure on the touchline, which could explain why he is suspended from the piroga for Wolves’ trip to Portman Road. The coach was booked during the crucial victory over West Ham In the middle of the week, but this did not prevent him from celebrating full time wildly, with great regret of Graham Potter. It is rare to have a coach who puts time on the margin and wolves will have to do without him and assistant, Luís Miguel, who suffered the same fate. Pereira has practiced his players well from his appointment, but how will the wolves face him aside? After The surprise victory of Ipswich in BournemouthAnother victory for Saturday’s Tractor Boys will hit the six -point wolves gap. Will not relax
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Potter should launch dice to West Ham
Graham Potter has been cautious since she joined West Ham in January. His results since they took: 3-2, 0-2, 1-1, 1-2, 0-1, 1-0, 2-0, 0-1, 1-1, 0-1. The excitement was poor and the performances at home were not exactly sparkling. Potter, aware of the defensive struggles of his team under Julen Lopetegui, has paid a strong attention to containment since replaced the Spaniard. He mainly used a back three, which meant sacrificing an attacker, but the configuration was ineffective when West Ham has lost 1-0 against the wolves on Tuesday. With little to play before the end of the season, Potter should open when the West Ham hosts Bournemouth on Saturday. Jacob Steinberg
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The additions of January revitalized villa
Unai Emery has reached some magnificent companies since it transformed the Aston Villa, but its latest trick is probably its best: to obtain a money value – if this is the right sentence given the numbers involved – from the January transfer window. It is considered a notoriously difficult moment to improve the teams, usually reserves for panic purchases or to correct expensive errors, but the addition of Donyell Malen, in addition to the loan arrivals Marcus Rashford, Marco Asensio and Axel disappearance have undoubtedly gave villa fresh villa. Rashford, Malen and Asensio were all on the report Wednesday’s impressive victory in Brighton And from the debut of Asensio in February, no leading player scored more goals in all competitions than the Spaniard, who has eight. After six consecutive victories, now Villa hosts Forest looking for further momentum before a Champions League final trip to Parc des Princes next week. Ben Fisher
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Mbeumo and Wissa Eye Toney Record
Ivan Toney scored 20 goals in the 2022-23 season for BrentfordThe highest count ever by an API player in the Premier League. Within this there were six penalties, adding a useful push to his statistics. Bryan Mbeumo took on the sanctions and scored all five the season as part of a total count of 16 goals. His partner in crime, Yoaane Wissa, has 14 in his name this campaign and another for Chelsea would give them the opportunity to recover the delay with the total of Toney in Run-in record. Even if they cannot match Toney individually, Mbeumo and Wissa know they have more than invented for the departure of International England in Saudi Arabia. Bees are the only team with two players in the top 10 markers in the Premier League charts this season for more than demonstrating that they have individuals and unity to be thrown without Toney. Wu
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Jones is not a long -term solution on the back
Arne Slot liked Curtis Jones’ performance at the right back Victory of the Merseyside derby of Liverpool. However, it looks like a long -term improbable solution. Jones was an admirable stand-in, but this was certainly not a first taste of life without Trent Alexander-Arnold. It was a case of needs that must also with Conor Bradley not available and it would not be a surprise if the slot tried something more Orthodox when the Liverpool visits Fulham. Jones, after all, is not a defender. His ball skill makes him an attractive option in the games that Liverpool expects to dominate, but a more solid option could be the answer for more difficult assignments. Jarell Quensah will push to start against Fulham, who has a dangerous left side and slot suggested that Bradley could be in the run. Looking back later, Liverpool will have to spend in a substitute for Alexander-Arnold if his transfer to Real Madrid passed, if only to make sure they have enough coverage when the injuries strike. JS
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Dibling will want to impress suitors
Like Southampton Edge ever closer to the championship, they will ask who will still be there next season. Tyler Dibling is the precious resource of the saints and will cost someone a lot of money in summer unless he decides to stay for home comforts. A club repeatedly linked to the talented wing is Tottenham, where Dibling will visit on Sunday, perhaps with the thought of potentially impressing Ange Postecoglou and his recruitment of Boffins. Dibling came out of the bench Against the Crystal Palace mid -week And it will be fresh and eager this weekend. Dibling has his best years in front of him and the All-Action football brand instilled by Postecoglou should adapt to his attributes: the teenager will try to show them north of London. Wu
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City Objective for the revenge of the derby after the loss of Etihad
This 196th local lifogione puts the poorest vintage in Manchester United of the Era of the Premier League against a shaky Manchester City, the champions of the last four seasons that are climbing to qualify for the Champions League. The great cliché of any derby is that the shape comes out of the window due to the rivalry of closeness: this, Sunday, embodies it, but after the United has won Inverse freet of this seasonThe view here is that the city will find a way to win in front of the faithful hostiles of Old Trafford. Jamie Jackson
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A painful is of the Nistelrooy record
Ruud Van Nistelrooy supervised 14 defeats – of which seven in a row – in his 17 games of the Premier League at the helical helm. It is a slightly embarrassing record for the Dutchman. Foxes fans could hope they can get something when Southampton visits May 3 because every game before seems very difficult for a team of short -sighted Leicester of quality and trust. They have not been able to record a shot on the target at Manchester City in their latest mild loss. Van Nistelrooy must soon collect points and another discouraged defeat by the Newcastle in the Champions League will add further concerns and questions about the fact that the Dutchman is the right man for the work of trying to bring them back next season. Leicester’s survival offer could be faded, but they must at least find Germogli di Speranza Green before the summer. Wu
