Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

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There are huge derbies in north London and Manchester, while Roberto De Zerbi and Graham Potter make their league bows

North London bragging rights are on the line this Saturday and so is the ever-delicate question of the power balance between Arsenal and Spurs. Two very different sides look evenly matched to the naked eye and both will know the added significance of a win at the Emirates. Arsenal’s only slip-up this season was the slightly harsh defeat in their toughest assignment, at Old Trafford; when Spurs faced their most exacting test, away at Chelsea, they were very fortunate to draw in stormy circumstances. So both Mikel Arteta and Antonio Conte could do with taking a big early scalp if early pretensions to a title chase, or at least the second-place spot that could well be up for grabs, are to become a little more convincing. They will be keenly aware that there is no better occasion on which to stake the claim. Nick Ames

Arsenal v Tottenham, Saturday 12.30pm (all times BST)

Manchester City v Manchester United, Sunday 2pm

Crystal Palace v Chelsea, Saturday 3pm

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from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2022/sep/30/premier-league-10-things-to-look-out-for-this-weekend

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