Premier League leaders Liverpool must end their recent wobble to keep the chasing pack at bay this weekend. Everton and Tottenham meet in a battle of two desperate teams, while in-form Newcastle striker Alexander Isak can move closer to a Premier League record. AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the weekend's action:

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Here is how Liverpool's next five league fixtures compare to rivals Arsenal's. Liverpool's next five fixtures may not be the most challenging on paper but certainly have the capacity to spring a few surprises.

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Follow live coverage as Everton face Aston Villa today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Arsenal win NLD, Newcastle secure top-four spot, Leicester's troubles grow in Premier League's intense action.

Ruud van Nistelrooy takes Leicester City to Old Trafford to face Manchester United in this years FA Cup fourth round; Aston Villa play Tottenham, Brighton host Chelsea and Everton face Bournemouth in other all-Premier League ties;

Here's how to watch the Premier League match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

Plus: Miles Lewis-Skelly shows shades of Ashley Cole during Arsenals north London derby victory over Tottenham; Alexander Isak and Newcastle are showing no signs of slowing down at the moment but Wolves defence,

The Premier League will issue complaints to clubs in breach of its profitability and sustainability rules (PSR), and therefore at risk of a points deduction, on Tuesday.

SPORT will bring you all the latest transfer football news and major talking points from the Premier League and beyond. Erling Haaland has signed one of the most lucrative contracts in