The Premier League is ready to resume action this weekend, after the international break. The highlight of the day will be the match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield.
After seven matchdays, the Premier League table begins to outline an exciting fight for the title and a battle to avoid relegation, where the newly promoted teams, Burnley, Leeds United and Sunderland, have serious hopes of staying in the top flight.
Pressure mounts on coaches Ruben Amorim and Ange Postecoglou. In addition, star signings like Florian Wirtz and Matheus Cunha have yet to make an impact at their new clubs. Teams like Bournemouth and Crystal Palace show signs that they could aim for qualification for the UEFA Champions League.
What key topics will be defined in the next month?
Analysis of how Manchester United could improve their game.
Assessment of the performance of the signings.
Ruben Amorim and Ange Postecoglou, the managers under the most pressure in the Premier League.Ruben Amorim, Manchester United’s coach, has received public backing from Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who believes he shouldn’t be judged until he has been in the position for three years. However, Amorim has the worst statistical record as United’s coach in the Premier League era.
The United has not achieved consecutive victories since Amorim took over in November 2024. The match against Liverpool on Sunday presents itself as a crucial test for the coach and his players.
Ange Postecoglou, from Nottingham Forest, is the other manager in trouble. After seven winless games, the fans have already shown their discontent.
1:35Nicol: Mo Salah is lacking in confidence
Is Mohamed Salah losing his shine?
Mohamed Salah, now the fourth-highest historical goalscorer in the Premier League, could be showing signs of decline. Since February, he has only scored 14 goals for Liverpool in all competitions, six of them from penalties. So far this season, he has achieved two goals and two assists in seven league matches.
With the Africa Cup of Nations in December and the possible departure of players like Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike, this season could be complicated for Salah. However, the next match against Manchester United could be an opportunity for the striker to regain his best form.1:06Nagelsmann backs Wirtz for Liverpool successIs it time for the big signings to pay off?
Players like Florian Wirtz, Matheus Cunha, Alexander Isak, and Eberechi Eze need to prove their worth after two months of competition. Wirtz, signed by Liverpool, has yet to make an impact, while Cunha, from Manchester United, has neither scored nor assisted in six matches. Adapting to the pace of the Premier League seems to be the main challenge.
Will Bournemouth and Palace be able to keep up the pace at the top?
Bournemouth and Crystal Palace, managed by Andoni Iraola and Oliver Glasner, respectively, generate expectations of reaching the Champions League qualifying positions. The match between the two at Selhurst Park will be key.
Antoine Semenyo and Adrien Truffert stand out at Bournemouth, while Adam Wharton, Marc Guéhi, Daniel Muñoz, Daichi Kamada and Jean-Phillippe Mateta shine at Palace.
Are the Wolves doomed?
The Wolves, without any victories so far this season, are in a complicated situation. The departure of key players like Cunha and Rayan Aït-Nouri further complicates their outlook. Their upcoming matches against Sunderland and Burnley will be crucial to try to reverse the situation.
