Injury-hit Arsenal have little room for error when Premier League leaders Liverpool visit the Emirates on Sunday despite losing just once so far this season.
Two under pressure managers face off at the London Stadium as Julen Lopetegui aims to quell disquiet among the West Ham support against Erik ten Hag's Manchester United.
AFP Sport looks at the key talking points ahead of the weekend action. Depleted Arsenal face Liverpool testArsenal were tipped to push Manchester City all the way again this season after twice coming so close to a first Premier League title since 2003/04.
But it is Liverpool who lead the way after a near flawless start to Arne Slot's reign. The Gunners shock 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth last week leaves them four points behind the Reds and three adrift of second-placed City.