EPL Preview: Trouble in the Palace, City's woes and the big one at the Emirates

EPL GW23 preview: Spurs test at Burnley; City seek revival vs Wolves; Liverpool at Bournemouth; Chelsea vs Palace; big clash Arsenal vs Man Utd.

Cole Palmer has been a subject of transfer from Chelsea to Manchester United. This is strange and unexpected, will this happen? (Photo credit: Sky Sports)

It's the weekend! Time to look ahead into the fixtures of game week 23, asking questions of teams and their performances at both ends of the log.

First, what version of Tottenham will show up at Burnley on Saturday? Thomas Frank has been under pressure, and it felt like a loss to Borussia Dortmund would have ended his Tottenham reign, but he aced the game gracefully.

Burnley stifled Liverpool at Anfield, something that not many can do to earn a valuable point on the road. The Clarets are still favorites for the drop by many bookies, but can they stop Spurs from continuing their strong away form?

Up next, we spare thoughts for former champions Manchester City and their poor form. Pep Guardiola's side will host Wolves on Saturday, and you want to hand them the three points on paper, but Wolves haven't lost in any of their last five games.

It's crazy how you no longer sound confident when Manchester City is the topic. Erling Haaland has zero non-penalty goals in six games, and we don't know how to feel. Will Manchester City finally kickstart their title charge at home to Wolves?

We can't help but say something about Bournemouth vs Liverpool. With Mohammed Salah back in the fold, the Kops clinically took out Marseille in the Champions League. Can they do the same to depleted Bournemouth on Saturday?

Next, we look at the game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace. You must feel for the Eagles; they have lost lots of quality players, and their fight for a decent finish is now threatened. Where does Crystal Palace go from here?

Chelsea labored to a 1-0 win in the Champions League in midweek; will they be able to make the top 8? Cole Palmer is asking to leave for Manchester United; Oliver Glasner is asking to leave Palace. How will this one pan out without Marc Guehi?

Finally, we must talk about the big one at the Emirates. Arsenal maintains a 100% record in the Champions League; now they hope to maintain their solid lead in the Premier League over Manchester City and Aston Villa as well.

Manchester United hasn't beaten Arsenal in each of the last three seasons; can this be their opportunity? After the way United played against Manchester City last weekend and after resting the whole week, does Michael Carrick have answers to whatever Arsenal has planned for this game? This will be a fascinating one.