"A whopping two 3pm (BST) kick-offs in the Premier League has me questioning what's happened to this country. At least they are two games with plenty of intrigue. West Ham make a trip on the Overground from Stratford to Highbury and Islington (because all players live at the stadiums they play in) for Nuno Espirito Santo's second game in charge of the Hammers."
"Arsenal got a straightforward win in midweek and look built to last. Given Nuno's preference for pragmatism and Arteta's priorities usually being control over creativity, this could be a low-scoring affair. That will probably hinge on whether or not West Ham can get to grips with the home side's set-pieces. Will the clown show continue at Old Trafford as high-flying Sunderland take on lowly Manchester United? Ruben Amorim's dogmatic thought experiment in 3-5-2 looks increasingly like it is on its last legs,"
There are two 3pm BST Premier League kick-offs. West Ham travel from Stratford to Arsenal for Nuno Espirito Santo's second match in charge. Arsenal recorded a straightforward midweek victory and appear built to last. The match could be low-scoring, hinging on West Ham's ability to handle Arsenal's set-pieces. Manchester United host high-flying Sunderland, with Ruben Amorim's 3-5-2 under increasing scrutiny after recent results. Sunderland have started the season with purpose. In the Championship, Middlesbrough need a win at Portsmouth to regain the top spot while Coventry lead at Sheffield Wednesday. League One and Two fixtures feature several local and promotion-focused clashes. Dortmund face RB Leipzig abroad.
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