Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Sep 14, 2018

Spurs’ rough month could be extended by Liverpool, another perfect record is on the line at Watford and fears for West Ham

September hasn’t exactly been great for Tottenham thus far. Defeat at Watford was followed by landing in Barcelona’s Champions League group, Daniel Levy confirming more costly delays to the new stadium and a night in Milton Keynes. Dele Alli got injured on international duty and their captain, Hugo Lloris, was ruled out with a thigh problem shortly after admitting being two times over the drink-drive limit. Ever a man to brighten the mood, Son Heung-min returns this week fresh from pulling the nutmeg of the year, with Asian Games gold (and military service exemption) also in the bag. How Spurs need him at lunchtime on Saturday against Liverpool. For all their talents, Tottenham are not otherwise blessed with pace and despite the South Korean playing eight games in four weeks, he should be called upon by Mauricio Pochettino, who is likely to employ the same counterattacking tactics that led to a 4-1 Spurs win in the same fixture last season. MB

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Chelsea v Cardiff City, Saturday 3pm BST

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Watford v Manchester United, Saturday 5.30pm BST

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Manchester City v Fulham, Saturday 3pm BST

Newcastle United v Arsenal, Saturday 3pm BST

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Wolverhampton Wanderers v Burnley, Sunday 1.30pm BST

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