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BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE PREVIEW 17/18: GAMEWEEK 4


   Club football’s Box Office league has been given the green lights for another pulsating weekend, courtesy of Britain’s elite. Champions-elect Mou aiming to add to the 100%, Dave Wagner still punching above his weight, whilst Pep entertains Merseyside’s own rock band. Arsene? Well, he’s got to have one big bite of the Ed Howe cherry, and Toni Conte’s got fiery-chatty Vardy to think of. Banter they say, is best served hot.

    First off, just after you’ve had that steamy Saturday chicken at lunch, Pep Guardiola welcomes blitzing Sadio Mane and Jürgen Klopp to Mancunia. Both sides come into this game on the back of three points in the bag, with the latter’s sending down yet another avalanche down Arsene Land. "Arsene, as tu peur"? The remaining Saturday games (all at 4pm Nigerian time) come thick and fast, with Bournemouth visiting the Emirates Stadium. Both teams on the back of losses, the host’s needs no further aggravation. Leicester City up against Chelsea, Southhampton v Watford, and August-cursed Harry Kane travels to face senior man Wayne Rooney and Everton. Brighton against West Bromwich Albion the last 4pm game. The day closes, with not-so arrogant Jose voyaging to face Mark Hughes’ Stoke City. Title winners eh? You bet they are alright.

   Sunday’s games feature Dutch-like Crystal Palace entertained by Sean Dyche’s Burnley. Chris Wood’s last gasp equalizer last time out hopefully the first of many. For Palace, well, they’re yet to hit the back of the net. Dennis Bergkamp 's pal Frank De Boer having an unlikely frown each time he’s seen Benteke fluff his lines. More of the same? Big Sam’s having a laugh. Joselu and Rafa praying for another Geordie day when Newcastle visit the Liberty Stadium to face Swansea City. The following day, brave-looking Huddersfield Town face a “real” test: ruckus West Ham at the Olympic Stadium. Fancy a Slav Bilic knee-slide celebration? Javier Hernandez, please stand up. The Mexican’s hit two already, and his home debut the perfect setting for an exciting introduction.

    The Ex’s been sent away for a while (quite a long one we hope): club football ist backe! Are you watching Phil Coutinho? Guess you’ll be unleashed this time round? The Barclays Premier League’s the best thing on TV alright. Yeah, look away Daenerys. Let’s hope you’re prepared for what’s coming, you’re not always ready.                     

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