Arsenal is in an excellent position at the top of it English Premier League table as they enter 14th matchday against Wolverhampton Wanderers. However, with only one point separating the top two, the Gunners cannot afford to lose. A win on Saturday would give them a four-point cushion that could come in handy later in the season.
Arsenal are aiming for their third win in the English Premier League for the first time this season as they take on Wolves. Fabio Vieira will be out due to groin surgery but was not expected to play for Wolves due to suspension.
Wolves are twelfth in the EPL table with 15 points as they head into matchday 14 and face a tough challenge against Arsenal. Wolves have scored in their last 12 EPL games, which is the second-longest scoring streak in the division. However, they have lost their last two away games to Fulham and Sheffield United.
These are the must-see games of Matchday 14.
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Liverpool vs Fulham
On Sunday at Anfield, Liverpool will host Fulham aiming for the three points that would secure top spot in the EPL table.
The Reds managed a 1-1 draw against Manchester City in their previous game, with Trent Alexander-Arnold’s late goal earning them a point. Liverpool have had an excellent run at home, winning all six of their EPL games this season. They will look to extend that winning streak to seven against Fulham.
Fulham, currently 14th in the EPL table, suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Aston Villa in their previous match. Although he will have Joao Palhinha back through suspension, he will be without Issa Diop, Adama Traore and Rodrigo Muniz, who are all out with injuries.
Liverpool kicks off against Fulham at 9:00 a.m. ET at the Peacock.
Manchester City vs Tottenham
Tottenham will head to City of Manchester aiming to end a three-game losing streak in the English Premier League. Despite winning five of their last nine meetings against Manchester City, Tottenham will face a tough challenge as City are currently second in the table.
Manchester City will try to stay focused and not get carried away by the news of the so-called ‘biggest football test of the century’, which will take place next year. The trial will focus on 115 alleged breaches of financial regulations over 14 seasons. Although the case will be highly confidential, if found guilty it could result in a huge points deduction for Manchester City.
Manchester City kicks off against Tottenham at 11:30 a.m. ET at the Peacock.
Manchester United vs Newcastle
Eric Ten Haag has praised Andre Onana, the goalkeeper who was signed for $34 million by Inter Milan during the summer transfer window, as the “second best” in the English Premier League. This comes after Onana’s poor performance in a crunch Champions League game that could knock United out, and ahead of their upcoming game against Newcastle on Sunday.
United’s problems continue and it is not clear whether Mount Mason he will be able to play against Newcastle. Manchester United will certainly be without Casemiro and Lisandro Martinezwho are both injured.
Meanwhile, despite having many key players out through injury and suspension, Newcastle United are coming off a convincing 4-1 win over Chelsea in their last English Premier League match. Alexander Isaac, returning from a month-long groin injury, scored the opening goal in the 13th minute to set the tone for the game. Jamaal Lascelles, Joelinton and Anthony Gordon secured the win with second half goals.
Manchester United kicks off against Newcastle at 3:00 PM ET on USA Network and NBC Sports.
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