Manchester United travel to Leeds United and Arsenal visit Nottingham Forest in the biggest Premier League games on Sunday. Four league matches are set for the day, IOL Sport reported.
United go to Elland Road under pressure after a poor run of results. Head coach Michael Carrick needs his side to find some form in a fierce rivalry game.
The build up has also been hit by comments from defender Lisandro Martinez. He criticised the club’s bosses, in particular technical director Jason Wilcox, after a 2-0 Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid during the week.
Martinez is available for selection on Sunday. United will be without Benjamin Sesko and Patrick Dorgu through injury. Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw are fitness doubts.
Leeds have already beaten United before, and that win should give the home side confidence. They will hope their fans can help unsettle the visitors.
Arsenal head to the City Ground hoping to stay close to the top of the table. Mikel Arteta’s side come into the game after a 3-0 Champions League win over Lille.
Forest have been a hard team for Arsenal to beat at home. Arsenal failed to score on their last two visits there, and both games ended 0-0.
Martin Zubimendi could return from injury for Arsenal. Piero Hincapie is expected to stay out. Dropping points could hurt Arsenal in a close title race.
Bournemouth host Sunderland at the Vitality Stadium. Both clubs want to build on their league form.
Injuries have hurt Bournemouth’s plans. Alex Scott, Julian Araujo, Veljko Milosavljevic and Eli Junior Kroupi are among the players listed as unavailable.
Sunderland will be without Dan Ballard, Thomas Meunier and Romaine Mundle. Striker Wilson Isidor is a doubt for the trip.
Brighton meet Crystal Palace in the M23 derby. Brighton are in good form after a 3-0 win over Arsenal before the international break.
Fabian Hurzeler’s team also beat Kauno Zalgiris 4-0 in Europe. They will look to use that form and home support to climb the table.
Palace want to bounce back after their unbeaten run in Europe ended with a defeat to Lyon. Palace did beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 in an earlier league game.
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Tiyani Mathebula writes about sport for Tzaneen Voice. Tiyani covers Bafana Bafana, the Springboks, the Proteas and the PSL, along with athletics, tennis and local club sport. Match reports and previews focus on results, team news, fixtures and what each game means for South African teams and fans.