Key events
Big game for West Ham on Saturday, when they face Bournemouth. Nuno Espirito Santo spoke to a press conference on Thursday. The Hammers, in 18th, have Tottenham and Nottingham Forest in their sights:
“I see the players every day, training and preparing themselves. What I have realised is that they have got the commitment, and the desire to get out of this situation. You can see that desire every day,
“We see them work, getting ready for the game, speaking to each other and helping each other. This togetherness is what we want and need. We need character and I think we have shown character in tough circumstances.”
A good night in the Europa League and Conference League for English teams.
Less so Celtic, ouch.
Here’s our usual weekend preview digest.
The weekend’s Premier League fixtures:
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Aston Villa v Leeds, Sat 3pm
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Brentford v Brighton ,Sat 3pm
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Chelsea v Burnley, Sat 3pm
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West Ham v Bournemouth, Sat 3pm
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Manchester City v Newcastle, Saturday 8pm
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Nottingham Forest v Liverpool, Sunday 2pm
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Crystal Palace v Wolves, Sunday 2pm
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Sunderland v Fulham, Sunday 2pm
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Tottenham v Arsenal, Sunday, 4.30pm
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Everton v Manchester United, Monday 8pm
Preamble
Good morning, football. Welcome to our rolling preview of the weekend’s action, with manager press conferences to come, and buildup to Sunday’s North London derby. the word is out: we have a title race on our hands.
Join us.