Overview
- League leaders Arsenal travel to fourth-placed Sunderland on Saturday, carrying an eight-match shutout streak in all competitions and reuniting with former captain Granit Xhaka.
- Manchester City host Liverpool at the Etihad on Sunday at 16:30 GMT, with the winner poised to close the distance to Arsenal; City are unbeaten at home since August while Liverpool’s recent away league form has faltered.
- Erling Haaland enters the fixture with 27 goals in 17 games for club and country, having scored twice in each of his past four home league matches and closing on a Premier League century.
- Arne Slot has steadied Liverpool by reverting to a familiar back line, delivering consecutive clean-sheet wins over Aston Villa and Real Madrid despite broader inconsistency on the road.
- Manchester United’s upturn under Ruben Amorim continues into a trip to Tottenham, as separate reports suggest the Glazer family could consider a full sale for the right price under a clause linked to the Ratcliffe agreement.