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EPL: Three key Premier League matches to watch this weekend

chuks oti

Nov 27, 2020

The Premier League returns this weekend as Champions League and Europa League took centre stage in the midweek.

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The talents of Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo, Barcelona's Martin Braithwaite and Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United were on display midweek as they stole show.

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But with matches lined up in the EPL this weekend, there is more to cheer from the fans and the viewers' point of view. As the matches lined up in the weekend get closer by the moments, DAILY POST evaluates the three (3) key matches to watch this weekend in the English top flight.

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Everton vs. Leeds United

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The Toffees would be at home to Leeds United as the visitors take the trip from their base in Elland Road.

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Both sides had a decent showing at the weekend and it makes it more enticing to see as they square up against each other.

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Everton defeated Fulham 2 -3 at Craven Cottage, thanks to a brace from Calvert-Lewin Dominic.

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The Everton star remains inspiring as he leads the goals scoring chart ahead of names like Mo Salah and Harry Kane in the EPL.

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It will be a great match between the host and Leeds side as Marcelo Bielsa's held 10 man Arsenal to a stalemate (Goalless draw) at the weekend.

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Chelsea vs. Tottenham Hotspurs

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The blues would face the attacking influx of Harry Kane, Heung-Min Son and Lucas Moura as both sides get set to meet at Stamford Bridge.

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It will be a mouth-watering encounter at the weekend as two of the most in inform London giants meet each other on the pitch.

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It promises to be a top of the table clash as Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool and Chelsea lead the EPL standings.

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Spurs are two points ahead of the blues and they would aim to preserve that advantage and keep the eye on the League crown.

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While Chelsea would want to win knowing it could take over the League table.

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Arsenal vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers

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Arsenal's season could depend on this tie, though the Gunners can wrestle a Champions League place from the Europa League route.

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They are inform in Europe but they must translate it to the League with the fact that they can NOT only rely on one option to quality for the Champions League.

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Against Wolves, it will be tough on the pitch like seen in the past between the two sides.

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However, with the quality on the ground for Arsenal, they must do better on the pitch with the aim for victory in this contest against Wolves.

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