THE Premier League heads into the international break with 11 games completed and 27 left to play.

FOR the first time in Pep Guardiola’s career, Manchester City have suffered four consecutive defeats, spanning the League Cup and UEFA Champions League.

THERE’S usually a lot of spirit in Arsenal. Players come to each game ready to fight and compete, led by head coach Mikel Arteta, whose sideline energy often sets the tone.

WEEK nine of the English Premier League ended with plenty of late goals leading to dramatic finishes.

SEEING Red was the theme of the week in Premier League football. Saturday alone saw five red cards, some issued for two yellow cards and others as straight reds! One red card sparked a comeback, while another decided on the outcome of a game.

UNLESS you’ve been living under a rock the last couple of days, Juergen Klopp is back in the news. Yes, Erik Ten Hag still has a job, but the former Liverpool manager has come under scrutiny this week after accepting the role as Red Bull’s global head of football. Klopp’s decision has sparked outrage from both Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund fans.

THEY billed it as the match that would determine Erik Ten Hag’s employment fate, especially with Sir Jim Ratcliffe in attendance at Villa Park.

MANCHESTER United started September with a 3-0 defeat and ended it with another 3-0 loss, this time to Tottenham.

JUST like last season, the title race looks set to be between Manchester City and Arsenal. Both teams showcased their quality on Sunday, playing to a 2-2 draw, but not without drama.

LIKE all relationships, the honeymoon period eventually ends. After convincingly beating Manchester United before the international break, Liverpool fans must now decide whether “the high was worth the pain” (Blank Space - Taylor Swift).

IT is the first international break for all the major leagues in Europe. If your team are on a winning run, this break could be disruptive; but if your team are struggling, this break cannot come soon enough.

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