The international break is finally over and Premier League football will return this weekend.
Arsenal took advantage of Liverpool’s struggles to climb to the summit after beating West Ham United 2-0 last time.
The Reds’ form is a huge concern for manager Arne Slot, with the team having lost their previous three matches in all competitions.
But they are still only a point behind their London rivals and will look to bounce back this weekend.
Below we have listed the three most exciting Premier League fixtures of matchday eight.
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea
Ange Postecoglou is under enormous pressure at Nottingham Forest after failing to secure a win in his seven matches in charge. He currently has the backing of Evangelos Marinakis, but the Greek owner’s stance can quickly change if results don’t improve soon.
Postecoglou must get a positive result in Saturday’s home fixture against Chelsea. But that will be easier said than done, with the Blues coming off the back of an excellent 2-1 victory against Liverpool before the international break.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa endured a difficult start to the Premier League season, registering just three points from their opening five games. But things have been rosy since then, with the West Midlands outfit winning their previous four matches in all competitions.
Unai Emery’s men now face a tricky away fixture at Tottenham, who are third in the top-flight standings with 14 points. Spurs are unbeaten in their previous seven games in all competitions since the 1-0 reverse to Bournemouth in August. The two sides are almost equally matched, making it an exciting clash to watch for supporters.
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Liverpool vs Manchester United
Manager Ruben Amorim relieved some pressure off him by guiding Manchester United to a 2-0 triumph over Sunderland last time. The Portuguese now face a huge test as he takes his team to face Liverpool at Anfield.
The Reds are a formidable side, but there are definitely reasons for Amorim and Co. to be optimistic. Slot’s team are defensively vulnerable and pacy forwards like Bryan Mbeumo can cause them plenty of problems. With huge bragging rights at stake, both teams will put their best efforts to claim victory on Sunday.