Erling Haaland Eyes Record-Breaking Hat-trick in Premier League Showdown

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is on the verge of making Premier League history, aiming to become the first player to score three consecutive hat-tricks. After back-to-back hat-tricks against Ipswich and West Ham, Haaland will be looking to continue his incredible form against Brentford in City's upcoming match.

Haaland, who has already netted eight hat-tricks in just 69 Premier League appearances, is one of only six players to score hat-tricks in two consecutive games. If he manages a third, he will break new ground in Premier League history.

Arsenal’s Injury Woes Ahead of North London Derby

Arsenal face a critical test in the North London derby against Tottenham, with key players sidelined. Declan Rice is suspended following a red card in the previous match, while Martin Odegaard and new signing Mikel Merino are out due to injuries. Despite these setbacks, manager Mikel Arteta remains optimistic after signing a new three-year deal with the club.

The derby marks the start of a challenging period for Arsenal, with a midweek Champions League clash against Atalanta followed by a meeting with Manchester City. Arteta will need to strategize carefully to keep his team in the title race.

Erik ten Hag Under Pressure at Manchester United

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is in need of a turnaround after consecutive defeats to Liverpool and Brighton. With mounting pressure, Ten Hag is calling for patience as he integrates younger players into the squad. United travel to Southampton this weekend, aiming to avoid a third straight league defeat, something the club hasn’t experienced since 2015.

Southampton, newly promoted, are also struggling, having failed to earn a point in their first three matches. A win for United would ease some of the growing tension around Old Trafford.