The match of Manchester’s biggest rivalry comes, coinciding with a period of many problems for both City and United. Guardiola and Amorim will be looking for a victory that will act as a turning point for their clubs, at a delicate moment in the season. This is the match that will focus attention on matchday 16, along with other notable matches.
1
Arsenal-Everton
Saturday, 4:00 pm (DAZN)
The return of Gabriel Magalhaes is the good news for Arsenal against Sean Dyche’s Everton, a match where the Gunners come full of good feelings after their great victory in the Champions League against Monaco (3-0). Arteta confirmed the recovery of the Brazilian center-back, key to squeezing the corners, but, on the other hand, the Italian Calafiori did not recover. Another match against tight defenses where Arsenal will test their offensive level. Arteta’s side are on a 14-game unbeaten run at the Emirates.
2
Liverpool-Fulham
Saturday, 4:00 pm (DAZN)
The victory at Girona (0-1) on Tuesday in the Champions League did not satisfy Arne Slot, who was named coach of the month, who saw his team below their level, although he praised his players: ” A kick in the butt ?I don We don’t think we need it because these players have been good in every game, but it’s still enough to win a game in the Champions League we need more ‘ reds’ can now enter the squad Diogo Jota and the Italian Chiesa after their injuries.
3
Forest-Aston Villa
Saturday, 6:30pm (DAZN)
Even the idolized Brian Clough was unable to lead Nottingham Forest to victory at Anfield and Old Trafford in the same season. The first round of the ‘tricky trees’ was so good, that the City Ground fans began to dream of returning to Europe, where they had not played since 1985. Fifth, above Aston Villa, it was an important match with aspirations of Nuno Espirito Santo’s group. “We have the ambition to grow and develop. We are trying to build something good together,” the Portuguese coach said optimistically.
4
City-United
Sunday, 5:30 pm (DAZN)
A vulnerable Guardiola faced his toughest moment since his arrival at Manchester City. Defeats and defensive problems have hindered the performance of the four-time Premier League champion, in a situation where the coach is not used to: “The soul and the spirit are there. I am sad for the players, in the way they run and they fight because of the situation they are in,” he admitted on the eve of an atypical Manchester derby at the Etihad, given the problems, nerves and tension the two clubs are experiencing.
5
Chelsea-Bretford
Sunday, 8:00 pm (DAZN)
London ‘Derby’, where Thomas Frank is encouraged to end Brentford’s negative streak on the trip, which is the best team in the Premier League at home (22 points out of 24), but the worst away (one point 21) . It will not be easy to surprise Enzo Maresca’s relentless Chelsea, second place, unbeaten in seven games and top scorer in the English league, with 35 goals. Just four points behind Liverpool, the match at Stamford Bridge could give the Blues another boost to believe they can fight for the Premier League.
Source: La Verdad
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