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Premier League preview: Arsenal steel meets Chelsea flair as Spurs search for salvation

Ahead of a massive Premier League weekend, we analyze Arsenal's clash with Chelsea, Tottenham's ongoing crisis, and Andoni Iraola's push for a first Liverpool win.

Premier League preview: Arsenal steel meets Chelsea flair as Spurs search for salvation

This weekend, Arsenal and Chelsea will face off in the Premier League, with both teams putting their 100% efforts into the highly-anticipated encounter. Chelsea, under the leadership of Xabi Alonso, is part of the four teams that have claimed their first two league games of the season alongside Manchester City and Hull. Meanwhile, Arsenal enters the match on a high, having defended their title with impenetrable form.

Arsenal's recent strong performances, including a 1-0 win against Aston Villa and a 3-0 win over Coventry, have resulted in a string of clean sheets. Their England winger Bukayo Saka has scored twice already this season, despite an injury-disrupted campaign. On the other hand, Chelsea's attacking trio - João Pedro, Cole Palmer, and Morgan Rogers - have scored five of the team's seven league goals so far, with new manager Xabi Alonso focused on improving their defensive vulnerabilities.

As for Tottenham, the team is desperately searching for salvation after a dismal start to the season. With a current standing of bottom of the table, they are set to face Nottingham Forest in their next match. Despite a dismal start, Tottenham's new manager Roberto De Zerbi remains confident in his team's abilities and is optimistic about their chances.

Meanwhile, Liverpool's new manager Andoni Iraola is still struggling to find his footing in the role. The team has drawn in their first two matches, with Bradley Barcola, a £124 million summer signing from Paris Saint-Germain, set to make his debut in an upcoming match against Ipswich. However, concerns have been raised about the team's defensive stability, with former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher highlighting potential issues in full-back and midfield areas due to the team's expensive acquisitions.

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