We’re heading into Gameweek 5 of the 2024/25 season and yet we’re already set to be treated to a number of ‘must-win’ fixtures for some Premier League clubs.
The Premier League is the gift that keeps on giving.
From potential early title deciders to relegation scraps, we’re set to enjoy a bit of everything this coming weekend.
Here’s five things to watch out for in Gameweek 5.
A not-so-fun fact for Tottenham fans: only Nottingham Forest have conceded more set piece goals (27) than Tottenham’s 25 since Ange Postecoglou took over in north London.
Yes, we agree, that’s quite bad.
Spurs’ set piece issues cost them once again in the north London derby last week and fans will be hoping something has finally been done about it heading the next Premier League game against Brentford this weekend.
Having come off the bench last weekend and turned the game against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium – setting up the winning goal – there’s a very real chance Jadon Sancho could make his first start for Chelsea this weekend against West Ham United.
It would, in fact, not just be Sancho’s first start since joining the Blues on loan, but also his first Premier League start since the final day of the 2022/23 season.
We’re only in Gameweek 5, but it feels like if Everton don’t get some points on the board this weekend then they’re pretty much doomed.
Despite going 2-0 up in their last two league matches, the Toffees have conspired to lose all four of their Premier League fixtures thus far this season, leaving them rooted to the bottom of the table.
Up against newly-promoted and potential relegation rivals Leicester City this weekend, Sean Dyche’s side will need to attack the game and ensure they come away from the King Power Stadium with at least one point.
If you watched Manchester United’s clash with Barnsley – either because you’re a Man Utd fan or simply don’t have TNT Sports and couldn’t watch the Champions League – chances are you were pretty damn impressed by how sharp Marcus Rashford looked.
In and out of possession, the wide forward was the Rashford of old – full of running and, as his two goals attest, extremely clinical in front of goal.
The 26-year-old will be out to prove that the brace in midweek wasn’t a false dawn when the Red Devils travel to face Crystal Palace.
Look, chances are that the game between Manchester City and Arsenal on Sunday won’t be a spectacle for the neutrals out there. It’ll actually likely be a pretty dire and cagey affair.
That said, there’s no doubt it’ll be an important match and the clearest indication yet of who is going win the Premier League this season.
If Arsenal can keep Erling Haaland quiet and sneak a goal at the other end, it could be the catalyst for their first league title in over two decades.
