9. pL round: Arsenal await unpopular Liverpool, Brighton for Top 4 with Spurs

After a packed eighth round of the Premier League comes a slightly less attractive ninth round. The main showpiece will be Arsenal’s match with Liverpool, which other games to look out for during the second weekend of October?

Arsenal vs. Liverpool

The Gunners face their second real test of their qualities in the last week. Once again at home, this time against Liverpool, but Arsenal have been unable to take on them in recent years. This year, however, the Reds defence is solid, plus Jürgen Klopp’s charges are struggling.

Mohamed Salah is still searching for his optimal form, even the defence led by Virgil van Dijk is not convincing. It’s a platitude, but if Arsenal are ever to beat Liverpool, it’s this Sunday. In the event of three points, they would remain top of the league.

Brighton vs. Tottenham

Brighton never ceases to surprise and after wins over Manchester United and West Ham, they also scored against Liverpool, going 3-3 at Anfield. Now they welcome Tottenham at home, who must win clearly after losing the derby to Arsenal.

Although Seagulls Albion are already playing without their manager Graham Potter, they know each other well and know what to play. Leandro Trossard, Danny Welbeck and Solly March are in great form and will surely make things uncomfortable for Spurs at home. It’s the first game against a top 6 team in front of their own crowd, motivation is taken care of.

Everton vs. Manchester United

Two years back this game would have had more sound, anyway Everton are still at least a TOP 10 club. In addition, he will be facing an unstable Manchester United, who still haven’t found an ideal starting lineup. It’s creaking in attack, Cristiano Ronaldo can’t and won’t get caught.

Only two points separate the two teams, but on the other hand the Red Devils have a game in hand. Still, they will be under pressure as their deficit to the Top 3 has already grown to five points. And Everton won’t be easy to beat as they haven’t lost for five rounds.

Source: Premier League