By Seyi Babalola
Game Week 9’s schedule marks the Premier League’s return following yet another international break.
There will be derbies all weekend long.
Liverpool’s early kickoff on Saturday is against Everton, and Arsenal’s late kickoff is against Chelsea.
On Monday, Tottenham and Fulham will play to wrap off the round of matches.
Which four games, though, are the most likely to pull off an upset?
1. Liverpool vs. Everton: Judging on the look of this encounter, Liverpool should easily defeat Everton at Anfield. But ignore Sean Dyche’s guys at your own risk. The visitors will try to shut out the Reds by defending in banks of four in the hopes of getting one or two opportunities to score and secure a huge victory. This is something you might want to see over the weekend.
2. Man City vs Brighton: Pep Guardiola must have spent the break hurting. City lost 1-0 to Arsenal at the Emirates, before the players flew out to represent their various countries. This week in training, it would have been no doubt drummed into their ears that they cannot afford a third consecutive league defeat. Rodri will return after his three-game suspension, but you’d still expect Brighton to take the game to City at the Etihad.
3. Sheffield United vs Man Utd: It has indeed been a poor start to this campaign by Erik ten Hag’s men. There is no match this season where they have played convincingly, including the ones they won. United are away to Sheffield United on Saturday and this could turn out to be a tricky affair, as the Bramall Lane side are fighting for their lives.
4. Tottenham vs Fulham: Under Ange Postecoglou, Spurs have looked a different side. All that talk of them struggling without Harry Kane has been put to bed early, as they sit top of the table on goals difference. A home game against Fulham is likely to see them continue their unbeaten start. But a London Derby under the lights could prove to be a cracker.
