The Premier League’s tenth matchday kicked off on Friday night, following the mid‑week Champions League fixtures. Everton opened the weekend with a 3‑1 victory over Coventry City at Goodison Park, with goals from Thierno Barry and Kiernan Dewsbury‑Hall.
Across the country, four games are tipped by pundits and fans as potential shockers. These matches pit top‑flight teams against those struggling near the bottom of the table, with home advantage possibly playing a decisive role.
- Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester City
- Sunderland vs. Chelsea
- Arsenal vs. Hull City
- Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool
Nottingham Forest, who have won only one of their nine league games, will host Manchester City, who sit second in the standings and have lost only two matches this season. The home side could exploit the venue to secure a point or even a win against Enzo Maresca’s side.
Sunderland, occupying the bottom spot in the league, will face fourth‑placed Chelsea at the Stadium of Light. Chelsea have won five of their seven Premier League games, but Sunderland’s home advantage may give them a chance to upset the Blues.
Arsenal, the clear favourites at the Emirates Stadium, will take on Hull City, who sit 11th after nine matches. Hull’s recent form, including a positive result against Ipswich Town, could inspire them to secure a respectable outcome against the Gunners.
Crystal Palace, also in the relegation zone and having lost their last match to Tottenham Hotspur, will host Liverpool. Liverpool, who suffered defeat against Arsenal in their previous outing, will look to avoid another loss at Selhurst Park, while Palace aim to surprise the Reds by earning a win or a draw.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>