Liverpool and Arsenal aim to strike first blood in the Premier League title race as last season’s top two face off at Anfield after a summer of heavy spending.
Manchester United’s investment in a new forward line is yet to reap any reward, heaping the pressure on manager Ruben Amorim to deliver when Burnley visit Old Trafford.
Despite spending £200 million on Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko, United are yet to click as an attacking force.
Liverpool and Arsenal are two of the only three sides, alongside Tottenham, to take maximum points so far, but have done so in drastically different fashion.
The defending champions have survived rollercoaster rides against Bournemouth and 10-man Newcastle thanks to late winners.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot is yet to strike the right balance as his side have conceded twice in each of their opening three games in the Community Shield and Premier League, AFP reported.
But the Reds are blessed with an array of attacking match-winners.
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By contrast, Arsenal continue to build on their solid defensive foundations.
The Gunners are yet to concede this season and will hope their own new forward options can expose Liverpool’s defensive deficiencies.
Viktor Gyokeres netted his first two Arsenal goals in the 5-0 thrashing of Leeds last weekend, while Eberechi Eze could make his debut.
Mikel Arteta’s men have not lost against Liverpool, Manchester City, United, Chelsea, or Tottenham for 22 games, stretching back to May 2023. However, Arsenal have not won at Anfield since 2012.
After splashing a combined £550 million ($741 million) in the transfer market to try and gain an upper hand, both clubs must show their worth on the field.
Below are the Premier League fixtures scheduled for the weekend:
Saturday
Chelsea v Fulham
Man United v Burnley
Tottenham v Bournemouth
Wolves v Everton
Sunderland v Brentford
Leeds v Newcastle
Sunday
Nottingham Forest v West Ham
Brighton v Man City
Liverpool v Arsenal
Aston Villa v Crystal Palace
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