Premier League Weekend Features: Big Clashes and Managerial Uncertainty

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The Premier League enters its second weekend of the new season with several high-profile fixtures scheduled for today and tomorrow, as early narratives begin to take shape across England’s top flight.Chelsea provided one of the early talking points on Friday night with a resounding 5–1 victory over West Ham at the London Stadium. Goals from João Pedro, Neto, Enzo Fernández, Moisés Caicedo and Trevoh Chalobah silenced doubts surrounding the Blues’ attacking depth, while West Ham were left to regroup after a chastening home defeat.Attention now shifts to today’s headline clash at the Etihad Stadium, where champions Manchester City host Tottenham Hotspur. City are boosted by the return of Rodri and Phil Foden from injury, although manager Pep Guardiola will be without four other senior players. Spurs arrive under fitness concerns of their own, with winger Savinho doubtful for the trip.Arsenal are also in action this afternoon as they welcome Leeds United to the Emirates for their first home match of the season. Mikel Arteta’s side will be keen to maintain momentum in front of their fans, while newly promoted Leeds aim to prove they can compete at the highest level.Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest face mounting off-field drama as Nuno Espírito Santo’s position as manager remains under scrutiny. Despite tensions with owner Evangelos Marinakis, the Portuguese coach is expected to take charge of Forest’s clash against Crystal Palace.

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