21-22 Premier League Preview Week 10
The Premier League is taking shape with Chelsea, Liverpool, and Man City heading the table after big wins last weekend. West Ham continue to impress as they occupy the fourth spot and a close mid-table of just five points separating Brighton in fifth and Watford in 14th keeps things tight in the league. Burnley, Newcastle, and Norwich continue to struggle at the bottom of the table, and all three remain winless this season.
There are several key fixtures this weekend. All eyes will be on Tottenham Man United following the Red Devils humiliating 5-0 loss to Liverpool on Sunday. In-form Leicester take on an Arsenal side who have turned their fortunes around in recent weeks. A tense bottom of the table match will also take place between Norwich and Leeds, where vital points could be won or lost.
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Leicester vs Arsenal
Since the international break, Leicester have been one of the most in-form teams in the Premier League. They have taken seven points from their last three, including wins against Man United (4-2) and Brentford (2-1). Only league leaders Chelsea have picked up more points in this time. The Foxes are unbeaten in their last four top-flight matches, but they have only won twice in their last six at the King Power.
After losing their first three matches of the season, Arsenal have recovered positively, and they are unbeaten in their last six in the Premier League. Mikel Arteta’s recorded a 3-1 win against Aston Villa last time out. Arsenal were in control and raced to a 3-0 lead before conceding late on. The Gunners have only picked up four points from a possible 12 away this season, which have come in their last two following a 0-0 draw with Brighton and a 1-0 win at Burnley.
Jamie Vardy could return for Leicester after a recent knock. Marc Albrighton (knock), James Justin (knee), Wesley Fofana (ankle), and Wilfred Ndidi (thigh) are ruled out. Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard, Ben White, Pablo Mari, and Kieran Tierney should be in contention. Granit Xhaka remains sidelined with a knee injury.
Both sides are in good form heading into this match, and they will want to keep the momentum going. There is little between the sides, so a draw is likely.
Tottenham vs Man United
Tottenham’s two-match winning run in the Premier League was ended by a disappointing 1-0 defeat to West Ham in a London derby. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side had previously beaten Aston Villa at home and Newcastle away after losing three straight matches before the international break. Home for has been a strength for Spurs this season, and they have picked up three wins from four against Villa, Watford, and Man City.
Man United suffered a shock 5-0 defeat to their rivals, Liverpool, on Sunday. The Red Devils were outplayed, were 4-0 down at half time, and Paul Pogba was sent off in the second half. The result put pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjær at Old Trafford following three defeats in four Premier League matches. United have one point from their last 12 available, from a 1-1 home draw with Everton. This stalemate came either side of losses to Villa, Leicester, and Liverpool.
Ryan Sessegnon (fitness) is Spurs’ only absentee. Anthony Martial, Raphael Varane, and Amad Diallo should return for United, but Paul Pogba is suspended.
Spurs and United will be desperate for something from this game. After poor results last time out, the two sides will keep things tight and a low scoring draw could be on the cards.
Norwich vs Leeds
Norwich looked to have turned a corner in recent weeks after consecutive goalless draws against Burnley away and Brighton at home. But the Canaries fell to a 7-0 hammering at Chelsea on Saturday for their 17th loss in 19 Premier League games. The result leaves Daniel Farke’s side two points adrift at the bottom of the Premier League. They have also lost two of their last three home games against Leicester and Watford.
Leeds could not build on their first win of the season against Watford two weeks ago as they suffered a 1-0 away defeat to Southampton before a 1-1 home draw with Wolves. The Whites were in control against Wolves, despite conceding early, but they struggled to convert their chances and a late Rodrigo penalty salvaged a point. Marcelo Bielsa’s side have been poor away this season. They are winless on the road and have taken two points from 12 available.
Norwich trio Todd Cantwell, Billy Gilmour, and Przemyslaw Placheta are likely to return to the squad. The Canaries will be without Ben Gibson (suspended), Sam Byram (thigh), and Christoph Zimmermann (ankle).
Taking points from this match will be essential for both sides. With plenty at stake, a tight draw could take place.
Aston Villa vs West Ham
Aston Villa have not been able to build on their impressive 1-0 away win against Man United. They lost their third consecutive Premier League match on Friday as they fell to a disappointing 3-1 defeat at Arsenal. Dean Smith’s side were poor and were undone by three goals before the 60th-minute mark. The Villans also lost to Spurs away and Wolves at home in their last three. Villa’s home loss against Wolves ended their five match unbeaten run at Villa Park.
West Ham bounced back from their 2-1 home loss against Brentford before the international break with back to back 1-0 wins against Everton and Spurs. The Hammers have won three of their last four Premier League matches and sit fourth in the Premier League following a run of good form. The East London side are in impressive away form and they have won five of their last seven top-flight matches on the road.
Bertrand Traore should return for Villa, but Keinan Davis is doubtful with a knee injury. Carney Chukwuemeka (muscular injury) and Trezeguet (knee) remain unavailable. Alex Kral (covid) and Vladimir Coufal (groin) are ruled out for West Ham.
Villa are struggling after a decent start to the season. They could struggle against an in-form West Ham side this weekend.
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