Manchester’s crisis-hit golf equipment face off within the Premier League when City host United on Sunday whereas Newcastle boss Eddie Howe badly wants a win in opposition to Leicester at St James’ Park. Leaders Liverpool, enjoying Fulham at Anfield, will count on to stretch their lead on the high of the desk a day earlier than second-placed Chelsea tackle Brentford. AFP Sport seems on the main speaking factors forward of the weekend motion.
Derby day for struggling Manchester golf equipment
Manchester City’s run of 1 win in 10 video games in all competitions is an unprecedented droop for the English champions throughout Pep Guardiola’s reign.
Guardiola admitted he was questioning himself after the membership’s newest defeat — a 2-0 loss at Juventus — left them in peril of lacking out on the Champions League knockout phases.
Among a collection of eye-catching statistics, City have conceded extra objectives throughout all competitions than some other staff from Europe’s huge 5 leagues (21 in 9 video games) because the begin of November.
However, regardless of their horrific run, the blue aspect of Manchester are nonetheless eight factors away from a United staff who’ve tumbled to thirteenth within the desk.
New United boss Ruben Amorim has received simply one in all his 4 Premier League video games since taking cost at Old Trafford, although he does have latest expertise of beating Guardiola’s males, main Sporting Lisbon to a 4-1 Champions League victory in his remaining dwelling match with the Portuguese champions.
However, City may not be quaking of their boots — misfiring United have an embarrassing latest document on the Etihad, delivery 13 objectives of their previous three Premier League matches throughout three heavy defeats.
Slot calls for no dip from Liverpool
Liverpool supervisor Arne Slot demanded extra from his aspect after they floor out a 1-0 victory in opposition to Girona to maintain alive their good document within the Champions League.
The Reds have been held 3-3 by Newcastle of their most up-to-date Premier League outing, with final weekend’s Merseyside derby at Everton known as off resulting from excessive winds.
Slot desires a return to the depth his males confirmed in wins in opposition to Real Madrid and Manchester City at dwelling.
“I’m removed from happy concerning the efficiency,” stated the Dutchman, bemoaning his aspect’s lack of management in opposition to Girona in midweek.
In-form Chelsea took benefit of Liverpool’s inactivity final weekend to maneuver 4 factors behind the leaders.
The Blues boast probably the most potent assault within the division and can count on to increase Brentford’s depressing away document when the edges meet at Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal, who host Everton, are an extra two factors again.
Howe underneath scrutiny
Without a win in 4 video games, Newcastle are languishing in twelfth place within the Premier League desk.
Hopes that the Magpies’ lack of European soccer this season would free them for an additional problem for a top-four end, which they achieved within the 2022/23 season, have to this point proved over-optimistic.
Inconsistency has been central to the struggles of Eddie Howe’s males.
Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham have dropped factors on Tyneside however dwelling defeats to Brighton and West Ham, coupled with simply two wins on the street, have heaped strain on Howe.
The Englishman is reportedly susceptible after modifications within the membership’s hierarchy, with key allies departing. Sporting director Dan Ashworth left early this 12 months — and has since been and gone from Old Trafford — whereas former co-owners Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi offered their minority stake within the membership in July.
“Howe can’t escape scrutiny,” former Newcastle captain Alan Shearer advised The Athletic. “Ultimately, he’s accountable for outcomes and performances and neither look nice.”
Fixtures
Saturday (1500 GMT until acknowledged)
Arsenal v Everton, Liverpool v Fulham, Newcastle v Leicester, Wolves v Ipswich, Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa (1730)
Sunday
Brighton v Crystal Palace (1400), Manchester City v Manchester United (1630), Chelsea v Brentford, Southampton v Tottenham (each 1900)
Monday
Bournemouth v West Ham (2000)
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