With the Premier League entering the second month of its calendar, there are plenty of exciting games on the cards which should determine the trajectory of the teams in the coming months, So without further ado, let’s take a look into five Premier League matches that you shouldn’t miss in the month of September.
5. Leicester City VS Manchester City, 11th September
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In the previous season, both Leicester and Man City recorded a win against each other. The two clubs last had an encounter in the Community Shield match in which Kelechi Iheanacho’s late penalty helped Leicester defeat Man City 1-0 and lift the shield for the second time in the club’s history. Besides the encouragement from their recent win over Manchester City, the foxes also have the advantage of playing at their home ground – King Power Stadium on the 11th of September.
Player to look out for: Jack Grealish
4. Manchester United VS Newcastle United, 11th September
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The match between Manchester United and Newcastle United and Old Trafford is a match you shouldn’t miss as it marks the return of one of the greats in football. According to reports, Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make his Manchester United debut in their fixture against Newcastle on the 11th of September. One can only imagine the atmosphere at the Theatre of Dreams when Ronaldo steps his foot on the pitch wearing his iconic No.7 United shirt.
Player to look out for: Cristiano Ronaldo
3. Leeds VS Liverpool, 12th September
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After finishing 9th last season, Leeds United have had a poor start to the 2021-22 season starting with an embarrassing 5 – 1 loss to Manchester United on the opening day. Whereas their opponents for matchday 4, Liverpool haven’t lost a game this season and have conceded just one goal in their three fixtures. Of the 2 matches between the two last season, Liverpool won one and drew the other. In their loss to the Reds, Bielsa and his men put up a good fight as they lost that game 4-3.
Player to look out for: Mohammed Salah
2. Tottenham Hotspurs VS Chelsea, 19th September
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Tottenham Hotspur versus Chelsea is hands down one of the most heated fixture the Premier League has seen in recent years. Both the London clubs have had a great start to the 2021-22 season with Spurs having the edge at the moment. As things stand, Spurs sit on top of the league with 3/3 wins whereas their opponents Chelsea sit 4th with 2 wins and a draw. In the past, Spurs have failed to win this fixture in the last seven times they have met since January 2019 but things look in Tottenham’s favor this time which could put an end to their poor run against Chelsea.
Player to look out for: Heung-Min-Son
1. Chelsea VS Manchester City, 25th September
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It’s the Champions League winner versus the Premier League winner at Stamford Bridge on the 25th of September which is a match no one should miss at any cost. Thomas Tuchel will give everything to win this fixture and gain a strategic advantage in the PL standings. Meanwhile, Pep and his team will be looking to prove that Man City can turn the tables with consecutive wins. The only disadvantage going into the match for Chelsea is that they would’ve already encountered Arsenal, Liverpool, and Tottenham before the City game which obviously will have some impact on the players.
Player to look out for: Romelu Lukaku
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Shashank Iyer