Liverpool is set to challenge Manchester City at the Etihad, aiming to break the reigning champions' remarkable 23-match winning streak at home. Despite past epic battles, Liverpool has not secured a league win at the Etihad since their 4-1 victory in November 2015. Erling Haaland, just one goal away from breaking the Premier League record for the fastest player to reach 50 goals, adds an extra layer of intrigue to the clash after his standout performance in City's recent 4-4 draw at Chelsea.
Everton, facing a 10-point deduction for breaching financial rules, enters a crucial match against Manchester United, level on points with bottom club Burnley. Despite the setback, Everton's director of football, Kevin Thelwell, emphasizes the team's added motivation, fueled by a sense of injustice regarding the "wholly disproportionate ruling." With Everton just two points from safety, the match against Manchester United becomes a critical test for Sean Dyche's team, especially considering Manchester United's recent climb to sixth in the table.
Tottenham, under manager Ange Postecoglou, seeks to halt their recent dip in form against in-form Aston Villa. Despite making Premier League history with the best start by a new manager, Spurs suffered consecutive defeats against Chelsea and Wolves. The absence of playmaker James Maddison, ruled out until the New Year with an ankle injury, presents a challenge for Postecoglou. Aston Villa, on the other hand, is just one point behind fourth-placed Spurs, demonstrating impressive home form with 13 successive wins, but facing a less impressive record on the road with only two wins from six away games.
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