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Arsenal keep guard up for clash vs. Tottenham Hotspur

Arsenal will put their league title challenge on the line Sunday when they visit Tottenham Hotspur, whose fans would love nothing more than to disrupt the aspirations of their arch-rival. Arsenal (24-5-5, 77 points) will make the short trip across North London after entering the weekend with a one-point lead atop the table over Manchester City, who have a match in hand. Liverpool notched a 2-2 draw with West Ham on Saturday to sit two

Chelsea star Cole Palmer uncertain for Arsenal showdown

Arsenal will try to extend their slim Premier League lead and continue putting pressure on Manchester City and Liverpool when they host Chelsea in a massive London derby Tuesday. The Gunners may catch a break if Chelsea’s Cole Palmer can’t recover from an illness in time to contribute to the Blues’ effort. With Manchester City and Chelsea contesting their FA Cup semifinal over the weekend, Arsenal (23-5-5, 74 points) regained the top spot with a

Everton look to carve space in standings vs. Nottingham Forest

Everton and visiting Nottingham Forest each could take a major step toward assuring their Premier League survival when they meet Sunday in Liverpool, England. Both Everton (16th) and Forest (17th) find themselves closer to the relegation line because of sanctions for violating Financial Fair Play regulations. The Toffees have been stripped eight points for two violations, while Forest incurred a four-point penalty for one offense. Yet Everton (9-15-8, 27 points) in particular have been playing

Liverpool out to avenge earlier loss to Manchester United

Liverpool can take another step toward their first Premier League title in four seasons when they visit Manchester United for the second time in as many months on Sunday. Liverpool (21-2-7, 70 points) had to work fairly hard for their last victory on Thursday, a 3-1 home win over last-place Sheffield United that restored the Reds into the league lead. A second-half equalizer via an own-goal provided some late nervous moments before Alexis Mac Allister

Pursuing 4th straight title, Man City host Aston Villa in key clash

After settling for a scoreless draw against Arsenal on Sunday, third-place Manchester City face what could be a must-win occasion to stay in the title race when fourth-place Aston Villa visit Wednesday night. City (19-3-7, 64 points) is unbeaten in its last 14 league fixtures as it has tried to build momentum in its challenge to become the first four-time consecutive Premier League champions. But back-to-back draws away to Liverpool and then home against Arsenal

Liverpool look to stay hot vs. Brighton & Hove Albion

Liverpool look for another victory to keep the pressure on Arsenal and Manchester City in the title race Sunday when they host a Brighton & Hove Albion side that provides plenty of difficulties. Liverpool enter the weekend behind leaders Arsenal only on goal-difference and a point in front of City, with those two to clash later on Sunday in Manchester. But the Reds (19-2-7, 64 points) have had trouble against the Seagulls (11-8-9, 42 points),

Aston Villa look to strengthen position in match vs. West Ham

Both Aston Villa and West Ham will have to recover quickly from successful European nights when they meet in a pivotal Premier League clash on Sunday at the London Stadium. Ollie Watkins scored early in the first half, Leon Bailey tallied early in the second and Villa (17-7-4, 55 points) eventually cruised to a 4-0 victory over 10-man Ajax. The win sealed their place in the UEFA Europa Conference League after the sides had played

Tottenham expecting tough challenge at Fulham

Tottenham Hotspur will look to continue their challenge for a UEFA Champions League slot Saturday when they visit a Fulham side that has been difficult to defeat at home. Spurs (16-6-5, 53 points) put on one of their best performances of the season last weekend, a 4-0 victory at Aston Villa to pull Ange Postecoglou’s men within two points of the fourth-place Villains. Stoppage-time goals by Son Heung-Min and Timo Werner after Villa was reduced

Man City-Liverpool could go long way toward deciding champ

Reigning Premier League champions Manchester City visit Liverpool on Sunday in a match that is being billed as a potential title decider. The truth is more convoluted. Entering the weekend, the top three teams in the league were separated by two points. Liverpool (19-2-6, 63 points) is a point up on City (19-3-5, 62), while Arsenal entered its Saturday matchup against Brentford two points back of the Reds. The hype machine was in full gear

Fourth place in focus as Spurs visit Aston Villa

Aston Villa host Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday in a Premier League match that could prove crucial to determining which side finishes in the fourth and final guaranteed UEFA Champions League place this season. Fourth-place Villa (17-6-4, 55 points) currently lead Spurs by five points in that pursuit, though Tottenham has a game in hand. And if Unai Emery can help his squad maintain that lead, it would represent the Birmingham club’s first qualification for Europe’s