West Ham United begin Gameweek 9 in the drop zone as Nuno Espírito Santo still awaits his first win as Irons boss. A draw with Everton in his opener was followed by defeats to Arsenal and Brentford, with pressure building on the Portuguese coach to tick off a victory.

A London derby between two teams in the top-four fight involves Arsenal, to no surprise, but how about Crystal Palace being the opposition?

Between now and Christmas, United will play only one match at Old Trafford on a weekend — against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.

Gabriel is a doubt as Arsenal prepare to face Crystal Palace in the Premier League this weekend. The Brazilian centre-back picked up an unspecified knock before being substituted after scoring in Tuesday night’s 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League and has been unable to train since.

Jose Mourinho had three simple words for Anthony Gordon: "You're too much." That was what the Benfica manager told the Newcastle United forward as he embraced him at full-time at St James' Park on Tuesday.

If there was a summer transfer that just about seemed to suit all parties last summer, it was Eberechi Eze's move to Arsenal. The player himself let it all work out, returning to the club where it all began and the adoring masses who were waiting for him.

Man City boss Pep Guardiola claims Liverpool 'will be back' amid winless streak in Premier League originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. head coach Pep Guardiola believes that 'will be back' to their winning ways amid the Reds' recent slump.

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