The Barclays Premier League enters another challenging phase where the title chase and relegation struggle intensify.
Leaders, Leicester City, will test their title credentials against second-place Manchester City.
Guus Hiddink and Louis Van Gaal square-off in the battle of two Dutch masters when Manchester United visit Chelsea.
Here’s a preview of Matchweek 25 games you can’t afford to miss this weekend.
Manchester City vs. Leicester City
Venue: Etihad Stadium
Kick-off: Saturday, 1pm
Head-to-head: Man City 4, Draw 2, Leicester 3
Match facts:
On the day of this match, Leicester City will have spent 47 days on top of the Premier League in 2015/16 – only opponents Man City have spent longer in first place this season (100 days).
Man City have won the most points at home this season in the Barclays Premier League (28), while Leicester have won the most away from home (25).
Leicester have lost only one of their last 15 league away encounters (W9
D5 L1).
Liverpool vs. Sunderland
Venue: Anfield
Kick-off: Saturday, 4pm
Head-to-head: Liverpool 6, Draw 3, Sunderland 1
Match facts:
Liverpool have won five of their last six BPL meetings with Sunderland, drawing the other in this run.
James Milner has scored five league goals against Sunderland, more than versus any other opponent in the competition.
Sam Allardyce’s men have scored in each of their last seven Barclays Premier League away matches; their best run in the competition since April 2013.
Bournemouth vs. Arsenal
Venue: Vitality Stadium
Kick-off: Sunday, 2:30pm
Head-to-head: Bournemouth 0, Draw 0, Arsenal 1
Match facts:
AFC Bournemouth have only played Arsenal twice before – losing both meetings and failing to score in either (conceding five).
Eddie Howe’s side have scored a league-high tally (8) and proportion (28%) of their goals in the opening 15 minutes of matches this season.
Arsenal have won only one of their last six BPL away fixtures (W1 D3
L2).
Chelsea vs. Man United
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Kick-off: Sunday, 5pm
Head-to-head: Chelsea 3, Draw 4, Man U 3
Match facts:
Chelsea are unbeaten in their last six League meetings with Manchester United (W3 D3).
United have lost more often to Chelsea than any other opponent in the Barclays Premier League era (16 times).
Man Utd have won only one of their last 13 Barclays Premier League trips to Stamford Bridge (W1 D4 L8).
