EPL 2021-22, Matchday 8 preview: Leicester City vs Manchester United clash in the lone main draw

The English Premier League 2021-22 enters Matchday 8 from Saturday after a week of International outings. Leicester City vs Manchester United would be the headliner clash.

Saturday marks the beginning of Matchday 8 of the 2021-22 English Premier League (EPL). There is scheduled to be just one headliner game as we present the preview involving all the top sides.

Liverpool travels to tame Watford
Second-placed Liverpool would have a relatively easy task at hand in the EPL resumption as it travels to take on 15th-placed Watford on Saturday. It is expected to be a rout from The Reds, as a win could take it to the top spot, while a loss could drop it to as low as seventh.

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Manchester City looks to annihilate Burnley at home
Defending champion City entertains Burnley at home on Saturday. However, it is not expected to be entertainment for the 18th-placed visitor, as it is in line for a rout by the host. Meanwhile, a win for City could see it reaching the top, while a shocking loss could drop it to eighth.

Chelsea adamant on dismantling Brentford
Table-topper Chelsea would be travelling to face off against seventh-placed Brentford on Saturday. The newly-promoted side has been doing great and could potentially be a threat to The Blues. Nevertheless, the latter is still the firm favourite to win this, which could help it retain the top spot, while a loss could see it dropping to sixth.

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Tottenham Hotspur takes on a newly-controlled Newcastle United
Eighth-placed Tottenham would be travelling to Newcastle on Sunday, while it would be the latter's first game under the newly-controlled Saudi-based owners. The Magpies would be determined to win its first game under the new owners to impress them, as it certainly won't be easy for Spurs. Meanwhile, a win for the visitor could take it to third, as a loss could push it down to 12th.

Arsenal faces tricky task against Crystal Palace
In a London derby, 11th-placed Arsenal would host 14th-placed Crystal Palace. Although the Gunners has been on an upward spiral, it won't be easy against the Eagles. Nonetheless, a win could help it rise to seventh, while a loss could see it dropping to 15th.

<p><strong>Quarterfinal line-up</strong><br />Everton vs Manchester City<br />Leicester City vs Manchester United<br />Bournemouth vs Southampton<br />Chelsea vs Sheffield United<br />(The matches are scheduled to be played on March 20 and 21)</p>

Manchester United looks to continued record unbeaten away streak
Third-placed United is up for an uphill task against 13th-placed Leicester City on Saturday. Although the Foxes has not been in the best of forms this season, it is still a top side and could pose a grave threat to United's classic 30-game unbeaten away streak in EPL. A win for United could see it rising to the top, while a loss could drop it to ninth. As for Leicester, it could rise to as high as ninth, while upon losing, it could slip further to 16th.