Sunderland eye an upset at Old Trafford, Arsenal hope to settle old scores with West Ham and Everton look blunt
Unbeaten in the league since their Friday night opener at Anfield, Bournemouth’s early momentum has been stalled by consecutive draws: at home to Newcastle and at Leeds last week. Fulham visit the Vitality on Friday, offering Andoni Iraola’s side a presentable chance of recapturing winning ways and going second in the table. After a turbulent summer, Iraola has sought consistency in his team selection. Trailing 2-1 at Leeds, the Bournemouth manager made a triple change to restore three usual starters – David Brooks, Alex Scott and Marcus Tavernier – to his XI and was rewarded with a late leveller. Bournemouth have also maintained defensive stability, conceding just once in four games between the trips to Liverpool and Leeds. Marcos Senesi, often playing in an otherwise brand-new back five, has been key to the team’s continuity. The centre-back earned praise from Iraola for his defensive work and threat at attacking set-pieces – as evidenced by his headed assist for Eli Junior Kroupi’s equaliser at Elland Road. Niall McVeigh
Bournemouth v Fulham, Friday 8pm (all times BST)
Leeds v Tottenham, Saturday 12.30pm
Manchester United v Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
Arsenal v West Ham, Saturday 3pm
Chelsea v Liverpool, Saturday 5.30pm
Everton v Crystal Palace, Sunday 2pm
Continue reading…Sunderland eye an upset at Old Trafford, Arsenal hope to settle old scores with West Ham and Everton look bluntUnbeaten in the league since their Friday night opener at Anfield, Bournemouth’s early momentum has been stalled by consecutive draws: at home to Newcastle and at Leeds last week. Fulham visit the Vitality on Friday, offering Andoni Iraola’s side a presentable chance of recapturing winning ways and going second in the table. After a turbulent summer, Iraola has sought consistency in his team selection. Trailing 2-1 at Leeds, the Bournemouth manager made a triple change to restore three usual starters – David Brooks, Alex Scott and Marcus Tavernier – to his XI and was rewarded with a late leveller. Bournemouth have also maintained defensive stability, conceding just once in four games between the trips to Liverpool and Leeds. Marcos Senesi, often playing in an otherwise brand-new back five, has been key to the team’s continuity. The centre-back earned praise from Iraola for his defensive work and threat at attacking set-pieces – as evidenced by his headed assist for Eli Junior Kroupi’s equaliser at Elland Road. Niall McVeighBournemouth v Fulham, Friday 8pm (all times BST)Leeds v Tottenham, Saturday 12.30pmManchester United v Sunderland, Saturday 3pmArsenal v West Ham, Saturday 3pmChelsea v Liverpool, Saturday 5.30pmEverton v Crystal Palace, Sunday 2pm Continue reading…
