Premier League returns with title race, relegation battles this weekend

Arsenal can move 12 points closer to ending their 22-year title drought when they host Bournemouth Saturday, as Premier League returns from three-week hiatus. Manchester City visits Chelsea Sunday, with both teams looking to close gaps in the title race. Liverpool faces Fulham at Anfield with Champions League qualification on the line after manager Arne Slot admitted they're in 'survival mode' following poor form. Tottenham welcomes new manager Roberto De Zerbi for his debut against Sunderland, with the Italian tasked with saving the club from relegation for the first time since 1978. Five matches kick off Friday, with others across Saturday-Sunday at local times.

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