Premier League leaders Liverpool will aim to cut out the late drama against Everton on Saturday, while Arsenal seek to prove they are title challengers against Manchester City.<\/p>\n
Arne Slot’s Liverpool have made a habit of scoring late this season on the way to winning all four of their league matches so far.<\/p>\n
Their two main challengers, Arsenal and Manchester City, clash at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, while troubled Manchester United host Chelsea.<\/p>\n
AFP Sport looks at three key talking points ahead of the weekend action:<\/p>\n
Liverpool’s late-goal kings<\/p>\n
Andy Robertson wants Liverpool to get back to “winning a bit simpler” after yet another dramatic late twist in their victory over Atletico Madrid this week.<\/p>\n
Virgil van Dijk’s header in stoppage-time on Wednesday earned the Reds a 3-2 win in their Champions League opener.<\/p>\n
Arne Slot’s team have now scored a winner in the 83rd minute or later in all five games they have played this season.<\/p>\n
“We need to get back to winning a bit simpler and easier,” Liverpool left-back Robertson told TNT Sports.<\/p>\n
“The assistant manager turned to me when Virgil put it in and said he’s getting too old for it, so I can’t imagine what the fans are like.”<\/p>\n
Next up for Liverpool are Merseyside rivals Everton, who have made a bright start to the season under David Moyes.<\/p>\n
But the visitors face a stiff task at Anfield, where they have won just once in 28 games in all competitions.<\/p>\n
Arsenal’s title test<\/p>\n
On the day of Arsenal’s match against Liverpool last month, the club issued a social media post urging the team to “make a statement”.<\/p>\n
They failed to do so, allowing Liverpool to strike a psychological blow early in the title race with a 1-0 win, sparking criticism of Gunners manager Mikel Arteta for his conservative game-plan.<\/p>\n
But the Gunners have another chance to show this could be their year on Sunday, when they host Manchester City.<\/p>\n
Arsenal have been Premier League runners-up for three seasons in a row, finishing behind City on two of those occasions.<\/p>\n
For eight years the Gunners failed to beat City home or away in the league but they are now eyeing a third straight win against Pep Guardiola’s men at the Emirates.<\/p>\n
City haven’t beaten Arsenal since April 2023 and a victory in north London would a significant boost to Guardiola, who is in the midst of a major rebuild after last season’s disappointing third-place finish.<\/p>\n
Chelsea can heap pressure on Amorim<\/p>\n
How much more time will Manchester United give struggling manager Ruben Amorim?<\/p>\n
Since his first match in charge, no ever-present Premier League team have performed worse than United, who have taken just 31 points from 31 games.<\/p>\n
United host Chelsea after last week’s dismal 3-0 defeat at Manchester City, and could find themselves in the relegation zone if results go against them.<\/p>\n
Former United captain and record goalscorer Wayne Rooney believes his old team have “got worse” since Amorim replaced Erik ten Hag last November.<\/p>\n
The Portuguese manager appears to retain the backing of United’s hierarchy, who are desperate to avoid yet another reset, but their patience is not limitless.<\/p>\n
United can take heart from the fact they have not lost to Chelsea in the Premier League at Old Trafford since 2013.<\/p>\n
But Enzo Maresca’s men have made a steady start to the season and have been tipped as outsiders to challenge for the title.<\/p>\n
After Chelsea, United face Brentford and Sunderland, with Liverpool looming following the international break.<\/p>\n
No game looks easy for the beleaguered Amorim.<\/p>\n
Fixtures<\/p>\n
Saturday (1400 GMT unless stated)<\/p>\n
Liverpool v Everton (1130), Brighton v Tottenham, Burnley v Nottingham Forest, West Ham v Crystal Palace, Wolves v Leeds, Manchester United v Chelsea (1630), Fulham v Brentford (1900)<\/p>\n
Sunday<\/p>\n
Bournemouth v Newcastle, Sunderland v Aston Villa (both 1300), Arsenal v Manchester City (1530)<\/p>\n
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