The Premier League resumes this weekend after the international break with Sunday's heavyweight clash between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield taking centre stage. City led the table with five straight wins before the pause but travel to Merseyside under a cloud as their appeal against an independent commission's findings on alleged financial regulations breaches remains unresolved. The club denies any wrongdoing though potential sanctions hang over the champions. A hostile reception awaits at Anfield where recent title battles have produced fiercely contested encounters. Erling Haaland faces a late fitness test after being substituted early on international duty while Phil Foden serves a suspension. Antoine Semenyo and Nico O'Reilly are also doubts for the visitors.
Arsenal kick off Saturday's programme at home to Leeds United aiming to recover from a 3-0 defeat to Brighton before the break. Mikel Arteta, who signed a new contract during the international window, contends with defensive absences as William Saliba is sidelined and Cristhian Mosquera's availability is uncertain. Kai Havertz is also a doubt. Aston Villa host unbeaten Brentford while winless Fulham travel to Ipswich Town seeking defensive improvement. Chelsea, coached by Xabi Alonso, welcome Bournemouth with Cole Palmer potentially returning after withdrawing from England duty though Joao Pedro is a knee injury doubt. Bournemouth expect to be without Alex Scott who was injured on international duty. Brighton visit Sunderland on a high after their 3-0 win over Arsenal. Sunderland will miss striker Brian Brobbey and defender Dan Ballard.
Manchester United host Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday with both sides enduring disappointing starts. United have five points from five matches while Tottenham sit bottom with two points. Crystal Palace host Nottingham Forest on Sunday with Forest manager Oliver Glasner returning to face his former club. Hull City also host Everton on Sunday with both sides posing set-piece threats. The round concludes Monday when Coventry City host Newcastle United. Coventry seek their first home points of the season after recording their first victory before the break.
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Source: The Independent Uganda
