Friday Forecast: Chelsea take on Liverpool; Milan Derby in action

Another weekend with several huge league clashes is coming as we bring you all you need to know ahead of it.

Chelsea vs Liverpool

UTC 2019/09/22 15:30

Despite Liverpool's impressive performances under Jurgen Klopp, Stamford Bridge is a stadium where they have not had it all their own way.

N'Golo Kanté returned to training before the Valencia defeat but was not risked in midweek. Frank Lampard will be desperate to have the midfieler available here.

Liverpool will continue to be without Alisson, Nathaniel Clyne, Divock Origi and Naby Keita this weekend. 

Jurgen Klopp won't make too many changes from the side that lost to Napoli, though the likes of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Joe Gomez and Georginio Wijnaldum will be pushing for recalls.

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Milan vs Inter

UTC 2019/9/21 18:45

Inter have played good football at times, while Milan appear to be still searching for the right tactics. Inter have sometimes struggled to execute Conte's tactics but are further ahead in their project than Milan and are therefore favourites.

Stefano Sensi and Marcelo Brozovic should be safe to start in midfield, thus leaving Matías Vecino and Nicolò Barella to battle for one spot.

Head Coach Marco Giampaolo is still trying to figure out the best positions for Hakan Calhanoglu, Suso and Lucas Paquetá.

No rest for Romelu Lukaku, who is the most difficult player to replace for Antonio Conte.

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Sevilla vs Real Madrid

UTC 2019/9/22 19:00

Real Madrid will be keen to get back on track quickly after being humbled in a 3-0 away defeat against a weakened PSG side in the Champions League.

Eden Hazard will be on the hunt for his first LaLiga goal after making a start in the Champions League midweek.

Ferland Mendy will continue at left-back owing to Marcelo's injury, while James Rodriguez should be deployed in midfield owing to injuries.

Nolito is still set to be on the sideline due to injury, meaning that Munir should be continuing on the left-hand side of the attack.

No changes are expected from Julen Lopetegui owing to his side's strong start to the season.

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Granada vs Barcelona

UTC 2019/9/21 19:00

Barcelona are yet to win away from home in La Liga after defeat to Athletic Club and a draw with Osasuna. They can expect another tough game here.

Ansu Fati could start once again for the away side, with Lionel Messi fit to use from the bench if required.

Jordi Alba will be sidelined for a couple of weeks with a muscle problem, which will see summer signing Junior Firpo feature at left-back.

Sergio Busquets is expected to rotate out of the side after Barcelona's midweek Champions League commitments, which could see Frenkie de Jong or Ivan Rakitic anchor the midfield.

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Juventus vs Verona

UTC 2019/9/21 16:00

Juventus are clear favourites to win here but may look to preserve some energy for the upcoming midweek round.

Maurizio Sarri will likely rotate his XI after their Champions League exploits in midweek, with players like Gonzalo Higuain due a rest.

Paulo Dybala should therefore get an opportunity to start in attack alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.

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West Ham vs Man Utd

UTC 2019/9/22 13:00

United are unbeaten in three but are struggling to score goals. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer have only score more than once in three of their last 18 matches in all competitions.

Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial and Luke Shaw are all ruled out for Manchester United, leaving Ole Gunnar Solskjaer desperately short in key areas.

17-year-old Mason Greenwood scored the winner in United's 1-0 victory ove Astana on Thursday and Solskjaer afterwards conceded it will be impossible to leave the teen out of the starting XI if he continues to score.

West Ham are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions and beat Manchester United 3-0 the last time they hosted the Red Devils.

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Arsenal vs Aston Villa

UTC 2019/9/22 15:30

Arsenal have, as ever, looked good going forward and dismal at the back, while Villa have been the opposite for much of the season to now. The hosts' vastly superior attacking quality should win out in the end.

Joe Willock also impressed and could come back into the starting XI in the league, with Alexandre Lacazette ruled out.

Elsewhere there is positive news as full-backs Hector Bellerin and Kieran Tierney are approaching full fitness and could soon make the matchday squad.

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Man City vs Watford

UTC 2019/9/21 14:00

Watford will be disappointed not to have Troy Deeney available here, with Fernandinho set to plug the gap in City's defence. This is the first meeting between the two sides since City thumped Watford 6-0 in last season's FA Cup final.

Fernandinho may be required to slot in at centre-back once again here, with both John Stones and Aymeric Laporte sidelined for the foreseeable future.

Kevin De Bruyne looked exhausted in the Champions League and may drop out of the XI here for David Silva.

Watford aren't going to see a lot of the ball on Saturday, so Quique Sanchez Flores may want Ismaila Sarr's pace in the team to improve their threat on the counter.

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Leicester vs Tottenham

UTC 2019/9/21 11:30

Spurs have won their last three meetings with Leicester, but have failed to win in eight on the road. The latter run could continue here with an entertaining early Saturday kick off in store.

Tottenham's injury list has eased of late, but Mauricio Pochettino remains without Juan.

With Tanguy Ndombele back fit, Pochettino could revert to a 4-3-1-2 setup, with one of Erik Lamela or Christian Eriksen expected to drop out.

Rodgers is likely name the same XI that started the Manchester United defeat, with the Foxes boss looking to settle on his best XI.

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