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Premier League preview week six: Chelsea entertain Manchester City, while Arsenal face Tottenham in the north London derby

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The Premier League is back again this weekend, with two of the biggest matches of the season so far taking place.

Premier League champions against Champions League holders

Arguably the two favourites to win the league go head-to-head, as table-toppers Chelsea host Manchester City in the early kick-off.

The tie is shaping up to be crucial in the title race, with the Blues yet to lose so far this season while City need to make up the ground they lost earlier in the campaign.

North London derby time at the Emirates

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur clash in the other huge fixture this weekend, with both sides looking to push closer to the top four.

The north London derby looks to be one of the closest in recent memory, with the Gunners finally building some momentum after a slow start.

Elsewhere at the top…

Back at the top end of the league, fellow title challengers Liverpool travel to newly-promoted Brentford.

The Reds are yet to lose so far this season and should continue their fine form against the Bees this Saturday.

Manchester United are also yet to lose in the league so far despite a couple of questionable performances, and they host Aston Villa.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side crashed out of the Carabao Cup during the week and will look to return to winning ways on Saturday.

Surprisingly, Brighton remain in the top four after their impressive victory over Leicester City last weekend and could even go top of the league if they beat Crystal Palace on Monday.

The Seagulls will need other results to go their way but will definitely back themselves against their biggest rivals.

Winless Norwich City still looking for their first points of the season

Elsewhere, Norwich City are still looking for their first points of the season and will need to be at their best to get any when they visit Everton.

The Toffees will be vulnerable though, having lost their last two games including a shock defeat by Championship side QPR in the week.

Southampton, Burnley, Leeds and Newcastle have all picked up some points but are still yet to record any wins in the league.

The Saints take on Wolves on Sunday, with neither side getting off to the best of starts to their respective campaigns.

Sean Dyche’s Burnley travel to Leicester, with the Clarets manager recently signing a new four-year deal.

His team haven’t been as good as they can be in the opening games but will look to take advantage of the Foxes who have already lost three league games.

Pressure continues to build on Steve Bruce at Newcastle, with fans calling for the manager to be sacked after their poor start to the season.

A win against Watford could lift the Magpies out of the relegation zone and help Bruce ease the pressure regarding his future.

Finally, Leeds welcome West Ham who are fresh off the back of a superb cup win over Manchester United during the week.

The Hammers should be favourites after a good start to their campaign, but Marcelo Bielsa’s side will be hungry to record their first victory of the season.

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