The English Premier League has opened this weekend, Manchester City welcomes Liverpool at Etihad Stadium. The highly anticipated game is arguably one of the best in the league. Liverpool ventured into the game for a win that would put them closer to finishing in the top four this season, while Manchester City focus on closing the gap with Arsenal, who are eight points ahead of them. match.
The Citizens scored four goals at the Etihad Stadium to beat Liverpool, with Julian Alvarez, Kevin De Bruyne, Ikay Gundogan and Grealish in attendance. Elsewhere, Arsenal Football Club welcomes Leeds United at Emirates Stadium. The away team started very well, creating some chances that could help them take control. After a few missed opportunities, Gabriel Jesus gave the Gunners the lead with a penalty.
Ben White and Gabriel doubled the lead before Leeds United equalized one. Leicester City and Crystal Palace drew at Selhurst Park, AFC Bournemouth secured a crucial 2-1 win over Fulham, while Brighton suffered a heavy defeat to Brentford.
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Graham Potter finally seems to have turned the tables before the international break. He won three and drew, and had a relatively easy game against Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge today to keep the momentum going.
You would think he would just choose a stable pick - instead, he seems to have opted for a new look setup with just one recognized centre-back.
Yes, Thiago Silva is injured and Wesley Fofana is considered unfit to start today, but Benoit Badiashile is on the bench as a trio of looking like Reece James, Kalidou Koulibaly and Marc Cucurella play.
Of course, it could be Cucurella playing with KK at centre-back in a four-man formation - either way, it's an interesting call from Potter, with whom we expect things to settle down in the coming weeks. situation. Hopefully it will work against a well-trained and dangerous Villa team.
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