Brentford will host Chelsea on Friday at 8pm, aiming to capitalize on their recent form against their west London rivals. Chelsea has yet to win a derby since Brentford joined the Premier League, with all encounters since October 2021 ending in draws. Brentford has shown a more coherent strategy this season, contrasting with Chelsea's ongoing attempts at restructuring. Kevin Schade, fresh from two goals against Bournemouth, will test a Chelsea defense still adjusting to Xabi Alonso's tactics. Meanwhile, João Pedro's fitness issues could lead to Danny Welbeck starting instead.
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On Saturday at 3pm, Tottenham Hotspur meet Aston Villa in what could be termed a desperation derby. Both teams have struggled, with Villa sitting at 19th place and only managing one goal between them in the league. Spurs are particularly unsettled in their lineup, and injury-plagued James Maddison is eager to take initiative after recent appearances off the bench.
Brighton will face Arsenal at 3pm on Saturday, with Malick Yalcouyé being a player to watch for Brighton after scoring twice in the league. The match marks a challenge for Arsenal, who have conceded only one goal this season. Brighton's strong start will be tested against the champions, known for their strong scoring record.
Everton's Vitalii Mykolenko has been quietly impressive this season, contributing to the club's four clean sheets in six matches. They face Ipswich at 3pm on Saturday, hoping to secure a win before the international break.
Newcastle, under Matthias Jaissle, will maintain their direct style against Hull at 3pm on Saturday, despite facing injuries in the squad. Jaissle's commitment to their strategy remains firm even after a tough loss to Leeds.
Liam Delap aims to impress for Nottingham Forest on Saturday at 5:30pm against Coventry, as the team seeks to build on their recent form. His understanding with Morgan Gibbs-White will be crucial against a Coventry side that has struggled defensively.
On Sunday at 2pm, Bournemouth will welcome Liverpool, where former coach Andoni Iraola returns after successfully leading the side to the Europa League.
Leeds’ Dominic Calvert-Lewin will aim to set a record against Crystal Palace at 2pm on Sunday, looking to score in six consecutive home league games, a feat last achieved in 1932.
Manchester City face Sunderland at 2pm, with Régis Le Bris looking to halt City’s impressive start to the season following a string of wins.
Lastly, Fulham's Oscar Bobb is under pressure to improve his end product ahead of their match against Manchester United at 4:30pm on Sunday. His recent performance indicates potential, but he needs to contribute consistently to help Fulham, who are still seeking their first league win.