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BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE 17/18: GAMEWEEK 3 PREVIEW




 
     Britain’s elite have been given the go-ahead to light up our screens this weekend. Jose's looking for another barnstormer, Pep’s hoping he’s not red-faced, and Arsène is always praying for a Kop salvation. Toni Conte? Well he’s got Wayne Rooney to worry about. Marcos Alonso again?

“You think you’re ready for what’s coming?”

     First off this Saturday lunchtime, Ed Howe and his tree of cherries welcome the enigmatic Pep Guardiola and his relatively cheap group of players. City come into this one on the back of a feisty 1-1 draw with Everton this past Monday, and without summer signing Kyle Walker. Mou and Toni would always love an upset, betslips waiting to be torn. Crystal Palace welcome recently-thrashed Swansea City, whilst newbies Brighton head to Watford on the back of two losses this season. Life’s coming at them fast alright. 2nd-placed Huddersfield Town host Southampton (Leicester chants for coach David Wagner aye), whilst West Ham visit St James Park to face Rafa Benitez and his Geordie army. Both these sides haven’t registered a point this season, and that makes this one more promising. Marko Arnautovic missing this one out due to suspension. “Little Pea” Javier Hernandez grabbed a double last week, first of many? To close the curtain for the day: All-guns blazing Manchester United entertain punch-drunk Leicester City. Reports suggesting Vardy may not be fit for this one. A 100 percent record to continue? Kelechi Iheanacho could have a thing or two to say.

     West Bromwich Albion v Stoke City at the Hawthorns kicks off tomorrow’s action, with Chelsea hosting Everton at the same time, an hour after your Sunday lunch. Spanish speedster Jese Rodriguez opened his account last time out, and more of the same the desire of manager Mark Hughes. We’re all hoping for a Wayne Rooney stunner (I mean he’s only got club football now)? Well, you’ll be forgiven if you’re a Blue and would want the same (so long Toni Conte, don’t take my pasta)! Francesc Fàbregas returns for this one and Cahill still suspended. Harry Kane’s never scored in August as history raises her lovely voice to point out, and a Wembley game v Sean Dyche’s Burnley another chance to break that barren spell. Red rockin’ Mersyesiders Liverpool and Arsenal end the gameweek’s action at Anfield. Alexis Sanchez fit for this one, and could the real Mesut Özil please stand up?                                                    
     When we say the Premier League’s the one to watch, you agree we know what we’re saying. These past two weeks have been entertaining as they have been intriguing, and some folk hoping lightning always strikes. Harry Kane looking to the skies for a miracle; et toi, Monsiuer Arsene? “I’ll like another 4-0, please”, The Special One would shrug. Like I said, you’re not ready for what’s coming.                                                                                                      

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