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Chelsea hope to continue their perfect start to the new season with another victory against an Arsenal team that feels very sorry for themselves already this year.Thomas Tuchel's men put three past Crystal Palace last weekend and hope for a similar return this time, especially if a certain Belgian gets the chance to be part of the fun ...This is how the Blues can set.Chalobah & Azpilicueta celebrate against Palace / Sebastian Frej / MB Media / Getty ImagesEdouard Mendy (GK) - A game down, a clean sheet for Mendy. He…

Arsenal have confirmed that striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and winger Willian can return to the squad in time for Sunday's clash with Chelsea after being ruled out of the 2-0 loss to Brentford by COVID-19.Aubameyang and strike partner Lacazette were both left out of the Brentford game due to a mysterious illness, while Willian's unspecified absence was taken as a sign that his time at the Emirates Stadium could be over.Lacazette and Aubameyang tested positive for COVID-19 / Pool / Getty ImagesBut in a new medical update…

Watford's nerves were tested as they headed for an opening weekend victory at home to Aston Villa. Brighton managed to make a comeback in their trip to Burnley and are waiting to create fascinating resistance when they host the Hornets on Saturday afternoon.The first time I asked, Watford returned to the Premier League with a playing staff filled with familiar names from their previous spelling in the top flight. Although, as might be expected, the same cannot be said of them in the excavation.Here's the page that Xisco…

James Ward-Prowse has ended speculation about his future by signing a new five-year deal with Southampton. Tottenham and Aston Villa have been linked with the Saints captain, who made 323 appearances for the Premier League club after graduating from the academy. The England international will not budge after pledging his future alongside Ralph Hasenhuttl. Ward-Prowse said on the club's official website: “I'm over the moon. I think I'm probably the happiest man in the world right now. To make that decision, I think it was…

The tactical dexterity Brighton manager Graham Potter showed during his side's win over Burnley at the Premier League's opening weekend will be recalled when the Seagulls host newly marketed Watford on Saturday afternoon.Brighton dragged less than two minutes into their 2021/22 campaign, but a change in formation - and a bit of a bad Burnley finish (a passion that Brighton knows all too well) - turned the tide and gave Potter's side a 2-1 victory.Here's the lineup Potter can distribute - and actually change in the middle of…

Club captain James Ward-Prowse has put pen-to-paper on a new five-year contract at St Mary's Stadium, after much speculation about his future. The midfielder had been the subject of a £ 25m bid from Aston Villa earlier this summer - a bid that was quickly rejected by Southampton.And now the Saints have been able to agree on terms for a new contract for the 26-year-old.Captain. Leader. Extended. ✍️ pic.twitter.com/RZJM5H1WQ1- Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) 19 August 2021In a press release from the club, Ward-Prowse stated…

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Manchester United want to continue their exceptional start to the Premier League season when they visit Southampton on Sunday afternoon.United beat Leeds 5-1 at Old Trafford last weekend to go to the top of the table after the first round, while a poor Saints team was beaten 3-1 by Everton, despite taking the lead.Ole Gunnar Solskjær was very pleased with how his team went to the match against Leeds, played with pace and always wanted to pass forward and attack.Here's a look at United XI that the coach can choose from this…

Southampton want to jump back from a disappointing 3-1 defeat in their opening Premier League game for the season last weekend, but know they will resist it as one in form Manchester United make the journey to the south coast.Ralph Hasenhuttl and his team will need to find a way to turn off the attacking threats in a greatly improved United and take every chance that comes.Here's a look at Saints XI that the boss could choose ...Kyle Walker-Peter's experience can benefit from Tino Livramento / Robin Jones / Getty ImagesAlex…

For the first time in 18 months, Aston Villa can fill the stands that their manager used to sweep in his youth when they hosted Newcastle United for Saturday's Premier League meeting.Fans who could not wait and made the trip south on the opening weekend of the season saw Villa leave empty-handed as Watford went on to win a 3-2 victory, despite a late wave from the visitors.Last season began with four wins in a row and only two goals conceded, so it's now up to Dean Smith to regroup and pick a side that can beat Newcastle -…