The busy schedule begins to take its toll on the players’ legs, with games every three days, resulting in many unexpected injuries. One of the clubs accusing him
more so than Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, who lost their first game against Newcastle this week. With a midfield depleted of starters, it deserves special attention at the end of the
week their visit to Wolverhampton, as well as the confrontation in the north of London between Tottenham Hotspur, again valued by Ange Postecoglou, and Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool, second, with a very good result. These are the five games to follow.
1
Aston Villa-Brighton
Saturday 30, 4:00 pm (DAZN)
The unexpected elimination of Everton’s ‘villains’ (1-2) in the EFL Cup has been a difficult setback for Unai Emery, who has seen how his team’s rotations have significantly lowered performance. The absence due to injury of central defender Tyrone Mings is very noticeable, and his cracks can be exploited by the threatening ‘seagulls’ of De Zerbi, third in the standings with 15 points, with a forward in which Ansu Fati continues to find his opportunities. to score his first Premier League goal.
2
Bournemouth-Arsenal
Saturday 30, 4:00 pm (DAZN)
After defeating Stoke 2-0 in the third round of the EFL Cup, Iraola’s Bournemouth have gained morale to face the Gunners at the Vitality Stadium. The ‘cherries’ have scored just three draws in the first six games, but their idea of an offensive game, with high pressure, is
well received by his fans. They will have another crucial test against Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, who have conceded just two draws. The doubts of Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice are worrying, but the Gunners have a more competitive team this year.
3
Newcastle–Burnley
Saturday 30, 4:00 pm (DAZN)
“There aren’t many grounds more difficult than Saint James’ Park,” warned Burnley’s lowly manager Vincent Kompany ahead of his visit to Newcastle. Their rival was strengthened by 0-8 in Sheffield, and their surprising victory over Manchester City on Wednesday, in the EFL Cup (1-0).
Even with Eddie Howe’s many rotations, the Magpies have gone three games without conceding a goal, with an important reaction after losing to Brighton. The loss of Harvey Barnes, for the next three months, was a setback, which paid off with Joelinton’s return.
4
Wolverhampton-Manchester City
Saturday 30, 4:00 pm (DAZN)
Wolves squandered a two-goal lead in midweek in an EFL Cup defeat to Championship side Ipswich Town, leading to their defeat. It was a tough blow for Gary O’Neil’s side, who had fewer points than they deserved for playing it. Their
The odds against the Premier League leaders, Guardiola’s Manchester City, involved taking advantage of their many losses, especially to Rodri (sent off) and De Bruyne (injured), which caused their first defeat of the year against at Newcastle, in the EFL cup.
5
Tottenham-Liverpool
Saturday 30, 6:30 pm (DAZN)
Perhaps as a strategy, Jurgen Klopp has heaped praise on Tottenham Hotspur’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League. “They have the whole week to train, it’s a great advantage,” said Liverpool’s German coach, who is worried about the fatigue of his players, with games every three days. Despite the fact that they have five victories in a row, it will be a very difficult test for the ‘reds’, given the positive dynamics and confidence of their rival from north London. The attacking understanding between James Maddison and the Korean Son is a great weapon for Spurs.
Source: La Verdad
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