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Manchester City arrive at Saturday’s clash in urgent need of a response. Derby-day disappointment against Manchester United was followed by an embarrassing European defeat to Bodø/Glimt, leaving a season once built on control and inevitability suddenly teetering. Winless in their last four league games, City’s title charge has stalled at the worst possible moment. There is, however, a small silver lining. Arsenal failed to capitalise on City’s stumble, drawing with Nottingham

Tottenham Hotspur travel to Turf Moor this weekend hoping their midweek European euphoria can finally translate into domestic progress, as Thomas Frank’s side face relegation-threatened Burnley in a crucial Premier League encounter. Spurs supporters making the journey from North London to the North West will be eager to see whether the confidence gained from Wednesday night’s impressive Champions League victory over Borussia Dortmund can spark a long-overdue upturn in league

West Ham United host Sunderland this Saturday at the London Stadium, with both sides coming into the fixture off morale-boosting Premier League victories. West Ham secured an important win over Tottenham Hotspur in their last outing and will be targeting back-to-back league victories as they fight for survival. Sunderland, meanwhile, arrive in confident mood after a 2–1 home win against Crystal Palace, a result that lifted them to ninth in the table on 33 points. The stakes,