Premier League talking points: High-flying West Ham look to halt Man City charge
The Premier League is back in full swing this weekend after the international break.
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the key talking points heading into the forthcoming round of games.
Manchester City have made a strong start to their title defence, taking a maximum 12 points from their opening four fixtures.
The treble-winners, and Erling Haaland, delivered their most potent display so far last time out with a 5-1 thrashing of Fulham which featured a hat-trick from the Norway star.
Next to try to thwart City, whose boss Pep Guardiola has returned to work after a back operation, are West Ham – and they may well fancy their chances.
David Moyes’ men welcome the champions to London Stadium on Saturday having won each of their last three games, to sit fourth in the fledgling table.
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West Ham are among four teams with 10 points – also on that total, and three-match winning runs, are Tottenham and Liverpool.
Spurs will look to continue their impressive post-Harry Kane form under new boss Ange Postecoglou, the league’s manager of the month, when they host Sheffield United, shortly after Jurgen Klopp’s Reds play at Wolves in the early Saturday kick-off.
The other side with 10 points are 2022-23 runners-up Arsenal, visitors on Sunday to struggling Everton, who on Friday announced an agreement had been reached for the club to be taken over by American investment firm 777 Partners.
Manchester United have had a troubled start to their campaign, losing to both Tottenham and Arsenal in their first four outings.
The international break has
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