The Gameweek 11 of the English Premier League 2021-22 has gotten underway from Friday. On Saturday, the Manchester derby would be making headlines, especially with Manchester United manager under stress.
The 2021-22 English Premier League (EPL) saw its Gameweek 11 commitments getting underway from Friday before the teams go on the international break. On Saturday, the Manchester Derby would headline the Gameweek, while other big teams in the tournament clash over the weekend, as we present the top sides' preview.
Which side of Manchester would have the last laugh?
Fifth-placed Manchester United hosts third-placed Manchester City on Saturday. While both teams desperately need a win here, the host would be under severe pressure, following a string of poor performances in the past few games, piling pressure on manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær. A win for United could mean the side rising to fourth, while a loss could possibly drop it to tenth. As for City, a win could push it to second, while a loss would still keep it at third.
Chelsea looks to rout Burnley
Table-topper Chelsea is up against 18th-placed Burnley at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The Blues look the undoubtful favourite to win this tie, while a goal rush could well be on the cards. A win would keep Chelsea at the top, while a loss could drop it to the second spot.
Tottenham Hotspur aims for dominating start under Antonio Conte
Ninth-placed Tottenham shocked the world after hiring Antonio Conte as its manager over the week following a brutal 0-2 thrashing by United last week. As it travels to take on tenth-placed Everton on Saturday, it aims for a winning start under the Italian. A win for Spurs could take it to the fifth spot, while a loss could see it dropping to 13th.
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Can Leicester City get back to winning ways against Leeds United?
11th-placed Leicester has not had the best start to the season, as it looks to get things back on track. It travels to take on 17th-placed Leeds United on Saturday. The Foxes have to start it all over, as a win could take it to fifth, while a loss might see it dropping to 14th.
Arsenal should have it easy against Watford
Sixth-placed Arsenal hosts 16th-placed Watford on Saturday. While the Gunners is seemingly getting back to winning ways, it still has a lot to do. A win could take Arsenal to fifth, while a loss could see it being pushed down to 12th.
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Liverpool looks to annihilate West Ham United
Second-placed Liverpool has been sensational of late and aims to continue the dominance. It travels to take on fourth-placed West Ham on Sunday. Although The Reds look favourite here, it could get tricky. Liverpool could get to the top with a win here, while a loss could push it down to fourth.