LOOK! Chelsea, Man City and Liverpool in race for top spot in English Premier League

Photos

Login / Sign Up

Saturday, August 13, 2022

Gold / Forex

Photos Sports

LOOK! Chelsea, Man City and Liverpool in race for top spot in English Premier League

Match-by-match previews, facts and statistics ahead of the 15th round of fixtures

Published: December 02, 2021 11:01 Imran Malik, Assistant Editor and Reuters

1 of 10

211021 Chelsea — West Ham United v Chelsea: Chelsea are flying this season and currently sit at the top of the table with coach Thomas Tuchel making them very hard to beat. They have beaten West Ham in their last two Premier League meetings without conceding a goal. Chelsea have won all four London derbies they have played in the Premier League this season. West Ham lost 1-0 when the teams last met at the London Stadium in the Premier League in April. Image Credit: AP

2 of 10

211201 Newcastle — Newcastle United v Burnley: This is a real relegation battle what with both sides in the bottom three of the table. Burnley have won only two of the 10 Premier League matches against Newcastle, with both victories secured at home. Burnley won 4-3 on penalties when the teams met in the League Cup this season. Newcastle won 3-1 against Burnley when they last played at St James' Park in the Premier League. Image Credit: AFP

3 of 10

Southampton v Brighton & Hove Albion: Brighton have beaten Southampton only once in eight Premier League meetings. Four of the eight Premier League games between the teams have ended in a draw. All three of Southampton's league wins over Brighton have been away from home. Image Credit: Reuters

4 of 10

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool: Liverpool will be fresh and raring to go following their mauling of Everton in the Merseyside derby. They have won nine straight Premier League games against Wolves. Wolves have won only once against Liverpool in the Premier League, while the Merseyside club have triumphed 11 times. Liverpool have kept five clean sheets in their last six Premier League games against Wolves. Image Credit: Reuters

5 of 10

190207 Man City — Watford v Manchester City: City are currently second in the table and playing really well. Watford are yet to beat City in the Premier League. City have won 10 straight Premier League games against Watford. City's biggest victory in the Premier League came against Watford, when they won 8-0 in September 2019. Image Credit: AP

6 of 10

211201 Leeds — Leeds United v Brentford: This will be the first Premier League meeting between the teams. The last time they met was in February 2020, when they drew 1-1 in the second-tier Championship. Leeds last beat Brentford in August 2019, securing a 1-0 win in the Championship. Image Credit: Reuters

7 of 10

sport — Manchester United v Crystal Palace: New interim coach Ralf Rangnick could be on the touchline for United who have won 17 times against Palace in the Premier League, with nine victories coming at home. Palace defeated United 3-1 when the teams last met in the Premier League at Old Trafford. Five of the 24 Premier League matches between the teams have ended in a draw, including their latest meeting. Image Credit: AFP

8 of 10

Tottenham's Harry Kane, centre, is unlkely to start for the clash with Vitesse — Tottenham Hotspur v Norwich City: Tottenham have won 10 of the 18 Premier League games against Norwich. Norwich last defeated Tottenham in the Premier League in February 2014, winning 1-0. Tottenham's latest Premier League home win over Norwich was in January 2020, when they defeated Norwich 2-1. Image Credit: AP

9 of 10

Greenwood was on the scoresheet once again against Aston Villa on Thursday — Aston Villa v Leicester City: Villa manager Steven Gerrard played under Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers when Rodgers was in charge of Liverpool. Leicester have won 10 of their 24 Premier League games against Villa. Villa lost 2-1 to Leicester in their last Premier League meeting at Villa Park. Image Credit: AFP

10 of 10

Everton v Arsenal: Everton have not won in 8 games and need all three points to avoid being dragged in a relegation battle. Arsenal have won 34 times in the Premier League against Everton, including 12 wins away from home. Everton beat Arsenal 1-0 when they last met in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium in April. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had a spell at Everton during his playing career. Image Credit: PA

Latest In

UAE reaffirms full solidarity with Saudi Arabia

15 minutes ago
FBI took top secret documents in Trump raid: government

37 minutes ago
UAE urges Emiratis in Oman to take care in bad weather

1 hour ago
Montenegro gunman kills 11 on the street
Anne Heche dies after being pulled off life support

This website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to improve your experience and provide more personalized service to you. Both on your website and other media. To find out more about the cookies and data we use, please check out our Privacy Policy.

Photos Sports

Trending