Follow the Christmas marathon: the matches to follow in the Premier

To fight the disappointment of Darwin Núñez

Liverpool-Leicester (Friday 30, 9:00 pm)

Liverpool have already chained three consecutive victories and are looking for Champions League positions. He is still sixth, and his coach Jurgen Klopp is monitoring the level of his forwards to avoid mistakes. The signing of Dutchman Gakpo will also serve to improve the competition
in an attack that should solve a problem: the stupidity of Darwin Núñez’s shots. His record signing (85 million pounds) is now being questioned at Anfield Road, and more in contrast to the excellence shown by Salah, who has already equaled Kenny Dalglish’s mark (172).
goal) as the 7th best scorer in the club’s history. All eyes will be on Núñez, against Brendan Rodgers’ erratic and unpredictable Leicester of Northern Ireland.

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Forward market for Lopetegui

Wolves-Man United (Saturday 31, 1:30 pm)

Lopetegui’s start to ‘Wolves’ has been very promising. He qualified the team for the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup and beat Everton at the always difficult Goodison Park in Liverpool. His team fought in defense and competed well until the end, but the reality hit Molineux: the ‘Wolves’ had only 10 goals in 16 games, the worst lead in the Premier. In the task of saving the team, his two assistants, Fran Garagarza and his son Daniel Lopetegui, who accompanied him on the English adventure, along with the club’s new sports director, Matt Hobbs, will have a great influence. At the moment, the pressure, on the visit of United, was at the level of Diego Costa, before the arrival of Matheus Cunha and the reinforcements in January.

3

Haaland against the ‘Qatar effect’

Manchester City-Everton (Saturday, 4:00 pm)

The limits of Norwegian Haaland’s ability to perform are unknown. Against Leeds he scored his 20th goal in 15 days. He is on his way to breaking all records, because of the ease with which he solves plays in the area. In pursuit of Arsenal, Haaland is hated by City. Not suffering the mental and physical stress of the World Cup in Qatar, the ‘citizens’ have a deadly weapon. Guardiola knows this and will use it to combat the fatigue of the other 16 internationals in the team, who played in the World Cup. If necessary, more direct football. Balls to help the Norwegian and solve the matches.

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Leader’s challenge against the ‘Seagulls’

Brighton-Arsenal (Saturday 31, 6:30 pm)

With the best possible dynamics, the Premier leader faces a difficult outing against Italian De Zerbi’s Brighton. The ‘seagulls’ form a tough team and are not easily knocked down, and
especially difficult in his stadium, where Chelsea fell (4-1). And even more if he recovers the Argentine MacAllister, after two weeks off for the World Cup. But it’s all good news for Arteta’s Arsenal, who are proving their confidence on the pitch. The revalued Nketiah (pictured) will again occupy a position up front, alongside Saka and Martinelli, in search of goals to extend the best start in the history of the ‘gunners’.

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Conte complaints and Richarlison is out

Tottenham-Aston Villa (Sunday 1, 3:00 pm)

With 12 players at the World Cup, Tottenham suffered the consequences of the breakdown. If there weren’t enough headlines, he could only salvage a draw at the Gtech Community in Brentford. Antonio Conte complained to the Premier about the calendar and about the way in which the competition should proceed. He could get the suspended Bentancur back, but Brazilian Richarlison will be out injured for a month. Harry Kane’s inspiration will be vital for ‘Spurs’ to topple Unai Emery’s Aston Villa, a rival with a new style of play and in the process of adapting, relying on the threat of Bailey and Watkins.