This weekend marks a crucial moment for Premier League clubs as they gear up for the final matchday before a two-week hiatus from club action. With Matchday 11 on the horizon, teams will soon be turning their attention to World Cup qualifiers and Nations League matchups that loom just around the corner.
At the top of the table, Liverpool has taken command, demonstrating their dominance under the savvy management of Arne Slot, who has guided his side to an impressive eight victories out of ten league encounters and 13 wins from 15 across all competitions. Hot on their heels, Manchester City remains a persistent threat, while Arsenal finds itself trailing by a notable seven points.
In an unexpected twist, Nottingham Forest has emerged as November’s surprise package, nestled in third place, overtaking Chelsea and their coach Enzo Maresca with just a solitary point separating them. Traditional contenders Aston Villa and Tottenham are once again poised to battle for a top-four finish, with Brighton, Fulham, and Bournemouth rounding out the top half of the table.
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Meanwhile, Newcastle’s campaign has faltered after a sluggish start, despite the absence of European commitments. Manchester United, unable to maintain their momentum, opted to replace Erik ten Hag with Ruben Amorim just before the international break.
The relegation scrap features a few familiar names, as promoted clubs and Everton find themselves in precarious positions. Wolves, still chasing their first win, are one of the two teams without a victory thus far, leaving plenty at stake with more than a quarter of the season behind us.
However, fans should prepare for a slightly altered viewing schedule this weekend, as there will be no 12:30pm match typically featured on Saturdays. Here’s why.
The Premier League schedule is packed with exciting fixtures ahead of the international break. Saturday, November 9, will see four matches kick off at 3pm, including Wolves versus Southampton, West Ham taking on Everton, Brentford facing Bournemouth, and Crystal Palace squaring off against Fulham—a line-up all involving teams in the lower half of the standings. Additionally, Manchester City will invade Brighton at 5:30pm, with Liverpool wrapping up the day by hosting Aston Villa at 8pm.
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On Sunday, Manchester United will entertain Leicester City at 2pm, while Nottingham Forest goes head-to-head with Newcastle. Spurs will also clash with Ipswich Town at the same time, leading into a thrilling confrontation between Chelsea and Arsenal, a match that stands out on the weekend’s agenda, set for 4:30pm on Sunday.
So, why is there no early 12:30pm kick-off on Saturday? The void in the schedule can largely be attributed to the fact that both Liverpool and Aston Villa are engaged in Champions League actions on the preceding Wednesday, leading to a shift in kick-off times. As a result, rather than the customary early start, viewers can look forward to a later engagement at 8pm, marking a delayed commencement to the Premier League weekend but ensuring a prolonged conclusion.
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