We’re heading into Gameweek 5 of the 2024/25 season and we’re already facing a host of ‘must win’ games against other Premier League clubs.
The Premier League is the gift that keeps on giving.
From early title deciders to relegation losers, we’re set to enjoy a bit of everything this coming weekend.
Here are five things to watch out for in Gameweek 5.
A less pleasant fact for Tottenham fans: only Nottingham Forest have conceded more goals (27) than Tottenham’s 25 since Ange Postecoglou took over in north London.
Yes, we agree, that’s really bad.
Spurs’ problems cost them another game in north London last week and fans will hope that something has been done about it for their next Premier League game against Brentford this weekend.
Having come off the bench last weekend and turned the game around against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium – scoring the winner – there is a real chance Jadon Sancho could make his first start for Chelsea this weekend against West Ham United.
In fact, it would not only be Sancho’s first start since joining the Blues on loan, but also his first Premier League start since the final day of the 2022/23 season.
We’re only in Gameweek 5, but it feels like if Everton don’t get some points on the board this weekend then they’re lost.
Despite being 2-0 up in their last two league games, the Toffees have lost all four of their Premier League games so far this season, leaving them languishing at the bottom of the table.
Facing newly promoted and potentially relegated rivals Leicester City this weekend, Sean Dyche’s side will need to attack the game and ensure they leave the King Power Stadium with at least one point.
If you watched Manchester United’s clash with Barnsley – maybe because you’re a Man Utd fan or just don’t have TNT Sports and couldn’t watch the Champions League – you might have been impressed by how sharp Marcus Rashford looked.
On and off the ball, the wide striker was classic Rashford – full of runs and, as his two goals proved, a great clinic in front of goal.
The 26-year-old player will be out to prove that the brand during the week was not a mistake when the Red Devils will face Crystal Palace.
Look, there is a good chance that the match between Manchester City and Arsenal on Sunday will not be a spectacle for neutrals. In fact it can be a very sad and cagey story.
That said, it will undoubtedly be an important game and the clearest indicator yet of who will win the Premier League this season.
If Arsenal can keep Erling Haaland quiet and sneak a goal at the other end, it could be the catalyst for their first league title in more than two decades.
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