GB News attempts to get ahead of what could be the biggest talking points from this weekend’s Premier League fixtures.
The new campaign is barely a week old but there have already been signs of what to expect from several teams and none are in a bigger mess than Chelsea.
Enzo Maresca has tried and failed to steady the ship this week with some feisty comments to the press.
He effectively told both Ben Chilwell and Raheem Sterling to leave while Conor Gallagher’s departure leaves a bitter taste in the mouth.
They appear to be on a self-destruct mission and that could well come this weekend against Wolves.
The Premier League campaign continues this weekend
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Chelsea were never expected to truly challenge Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City side while the European Conference League play-off first-leg against Servette was bypassed as little more than a friendly.
But all the pressure will be on Chelsea to put in a strong display against Wolves to silence their critics.
It’s also the first of a good run of fixtures for Chelsea, but there has been little proof that the chaos at Stamford Bridge will subside anytime soon.
GB News horoscope: Wolves 2-1 Chelsea
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Elsewhere in London and it might be a similar story for Tottenham this weekend.
They were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw away to Leicester City on Monday night as Ange Postecoglou’s side ran out of ideas.
And they’ve now been dealt a huge setback after big summer signing Dominic Solanke was ruled out of this weekend’s fixture at home to Everton with an ankle injury.
Postecoglou has indicated that Solanke may not be ready to return until after the international break.
It’s a devastating blow for a Tottenham side that was lacking in goals last season following Harry Kane’s departure.
Richarlison will likely come in to face his former side, but it’s far from ideal for a Spurs side hoping to kick on from last year.
GB News horoscope: Tottenham 0-0 Everton
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Chelsea are still in turmoil heading into this weekend
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Tottenham’s rivals Arsenal also face a tricky test against last season’s surprise package Aston Villa.
Mikel Arteta has been backed in the market once more Mikel Merino set to become their third summer signing following the arrival of Ricardo Calafiori and David Raya on a permanent deal.
But Unai Emery has been one of the busier managers in the transfer market with the likes of Amadou Onana, Ian Maatsen and Ross Barkley bolstering his Villa squad.
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Mikel Arteta lost both games against Aston Villa last season
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It sets up a fascinating tie at Villa Park and one that the home side will feel confident about picking up all three points like they did last year.
Villa were the only team to pick up all six points against Arsenal last season without conceding a goal.
Arteta will be desperate to avoid that happening again this season, but only three sides managed to win at Villa Park in the league last season.
GB News horoscope: Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal
