The same goes for some players.
Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka was only 2 years old when
Both teams, however, head into Sunday’s match at
Arsenal continues to confound pre-season predictions by leading the way at the top of the standings, with last week’s north
While United’s momentum took a blow on Wednesday when conceding a stoppage time equalizer against
United has lost only one game in its last 20 in all competitions, winning 16 on that run.
The form of both teams sets up a highly-anticipated match, brining to mind the famous battles of the past when the two teams consistently competed against each other for the title in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
A win for Arsenal would potentially put an end to talk of United seriously challenging at the top this season by extending the gap between the clubs to 11 points. United, however, is the only team to have beaten Arsenal in the league this season and has the motivation of moving within five points of the leaders if it can repeat that feat.
If the meeting between Arsenal and United is an unexpected title showdown, then the context of Liverpool’s game against Chelsea on Saturday is also unexpected.
Back-to-back losses in the league against Brentford and
Victory against
Chelsea’s top-four hopes are also in jeopardy after a season of upheaval under new owners
Last week’s win over Palace was much-needed, but another loss at Anfield would raise fresh questions about the former
West Ham’s game against Everton on Saturday is a clash between two teams who are sinking fast. Both are in the relegation zone after miserable runs, with West Ham winning one of its last eight games in all competitions and Everton winning one of its last 13 and winless in nine.
To add spice to that contest, West Ham manager
Leicester’s form has also plummeted since the holidays and sits two points above the relegation zone heading into its game against
Four straight league losses have undone the revival overseen by manager
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