How Ruben Amorim could stop the rot, Brighton to go Greek and an Anfield baptism of fire for Eberechi Eze
The season hums with fatigue and a plan that refuses to settle.
Chelsea lean on a spark they call Cole Palmer FC.
Palmer pulled up in warm up and doubt grew.
Enzo Maresca has options this time.
Estêvão Willian started against West Ham and looked dangerous.
João Pedro and Pedro Neto offered width and pace.
Chelsea have enough talent to beat Fulham without Palmer.
Across town Tottenham watch and wonder if Amorim could stop the rot.
Brighton could go Greek, embracing discipline and speed.
Eberechi Eze faces an Anfield baptism of fire this weekend.
Tottenham press with controlled chaos, a pattern the heart cannot finish.
As Poch would say, the game is a poem and time is merciless.
The question remains silverware or P45, which comes first.
Amorim could stop the rot if the whispers become a contract.
The morning after is memory of losses and longing for wins.
Chelsea v Fulham kicks off Saturday at 12.30 BST.
Manchester United v Burnley follows at 3pm.
Tottenham v Bournemouth also at 3pm.
Sunderland v Brentford at 3pm.
Wolves v Everton at 3pm.
Leeds v Newcastle at 5.30pm.
Brighton v Manchester City at 2pm on Sunday.
Nottingham Forest v West Ham at 2pm on Sunday.
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