LONDON (AP) – Chelsea will make the short journey across London to the Emirates Stadium to face an Arsenal side looking to end its 12-year wait for the league title.
While the defending champion has endured a disastrous season culminating in Jose Mourinho’s dismissal, the Gunners are level at the top of the standings.
In the most unpredictable of seasons, Leicester, a side that was bottom of the table at the start of the calendar year, shares the lead with the Gunners, while Manchester City is a point adrift in third.
The onus is on Arsenal to win the title, with several rivals struggling for form. And with Bayern Munich head coach Pep Guardiola available at the end of the season, manager Arsene Wenger will be hoping his side capitalizes on its chance or face the insurmountable criticism and calls for his departure that will likely ensue.
Here are some of the talking points ahead of Saturday’s Premier League matches: