Arsenal aim to settle nerves as Liverpool attempt reset

Graham Potter must juggle a slew of expensive new players for Chelsea as they travel to West Ham, while Manchester United face Leeds for the second time in five days.

Before the action, let’s look at some important talking points.

Can Arsenal remain composed?
Last week, Arsenal went to Goodison Park as strong favorites to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League. However, they left after just their second league loss of the season.

Even though they started at a sprint, Mikel Arteta’s team, chasing the Gunners’ first league title in 19 years, struggled to silence the doubters earlier this season.

However, in recent weeks, they have demonstrated their strength by drawing with Newcastle and winning against Tottenham and Manchester United.

On Saturday, Arsenal host Manchester City before facing in-form Brentford at the Emirates.

The Gunners’ recent record against the champions is appalling: they have lost each of their last 10 league games by a combined score of 26-3.

After the defeat to Everton, Arteta stated that his players were not feeling the pressure, and the following day’s defeat to Tottenham by City helped them.

However, he is aware that he must shield Pep Guardiola’s veteran winners.

Derby test for struggling Liverpool Liverpool must quickly regain their composure after suffering three crushing defeats in four Premier League matches, putting them in the middle of the table. However, Jurgen Klopp will be wary of a resurgent Everton.

After last week’s shocking victory over Arsenal in Sean Dyche’s first game in charge, the Blues are excited for Monday’s trip to Anfield.

Impressive is Liverpool’s home record against Everton, who are in danger of dropping out of the Premier League. Prior to their loss at Anfield in 2021, the Reds had not lost to their neighbors at home for more than two decades.

However, Everton will be excited about their chances against a Liverpool team lacking confidence after a poor run if they can replicate the vigor and intensity they displayed against Arsenal.

A team that Klopp once called “mentality monsters” and that came so close to winning an unprecedented quadruple last season has quickly lost their way.

The German said that Wolves’ 3-0 loss last week was the “pinnacle of our problems.” He will hope that provides him with a vantage point from which to view the path ahead.

Can Chelsea’s Joao Felix score goals?
Graham Potter’s revamped Chelsea will play in the weekend’s Premier League at the London Stadium on Saturday. Joao Felix, who was suspended for three games, is likely to return to the team.

The forward, who was playing for the Stamford Bridge club on loan from Atletico Madrid, was dismissed during his first match against Fulham last month.

He will return to a very different dressing room than the one he saw during Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat to Fulham.

Last month, the club spent a lot of money in spectacular fashion, signing eight new players, including wingers Mykhailo Mudryk and Noni Madueke, and breaking the British transfer record by signing Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

Potter is aware that his team needs to come together quickly if they want to close the 10-point gap between themselves and the top four.

If they don’t improve on their disappointing return of just 22 goals in 21 Premier League matches, they won’t stand a chance.