Gameweek 5 arrives with little respite for clubs and a compact schedule that could reshape early-season narratives. Several clear storylines emerge, from late finishes and goal droughts to managerial pressure and assertions of title intent.<\/p>\n
Liverpool\u2019s habit of scoring decisive late goals has become a defining trait this term. All five of their matches in all competitions have featured decisive strikes from the 83rd minute onwards, and the Reds\u2019 recent fixtures suggest another Merseyside derby at Goodison Park could again produce late drama. James Tarkowski\u2019s 98th-minute equaliser last season and past late efforts by Gary McAllister, Sadio Man\u00e9 and Divock Origi underline the fixture\u2019s capacity for last-gasp moments.<\/p>\n
Wolverhampton Wanderers remain the only Premier League side without a point and face newly-promoted Leeds United at Molineux in a match the Old Gold will view as a must-win. J\u00f8rgen Strand Larsen is expected to miss out again, leaving Wolves with the problem of replacing his goalscoring output, though home advantage offers hope of a first league point.<\/p>\n
Tottenham Hotspur have started well under Thomas Frank, following three wins from four in the Premier League with an important Champions League victory over Villarreal. Their trip to Brighton will test Tottenham\u2019s top-four credentials; last season Spurs lost both meetings with the Seagulls and have suffered four defeats in seven meetings.<\/p>\n
Alejandro Garnacho is still being eased into life at Chelsea and is likely to feature in Chelsea\u2019s trip to Manchester United, the club he left over the summer for \u00a340 million. Garnacho \u201cwill be desperate to silence his former followers\u201d if given the chance, though a hostile reception is expected at Old Trafford. Ruben Amorim, the United head coach, will be focused on a response after a subdued display against Manchester City and remains under pressure following a recent defeat to Chelsea.<\/p>\n
Aston Villa head to Sunderland still searching for a Premier League goal after two goalless draws and two defeats. Harvey Elliott scored in the Carabao Cup midweek, but Villa must end their league drought. Finally, Arsenal host Manchester City, a fixture that carries title implications after Arsenal\u2019s earlier criticism for a negative approach at Anfield and Dominik Szoboszlai\u2019s fine free kick that punished them in Gameweek 3.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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