Another pivotal weekend in the Premier League approaches with Manchester City looking to cement their status at the top and their rivals limbering up for matches they hardly dare lose. Here, Press Association Sport assesses the talking points. For Mourinho, however, despite undeniably positive elements in his side’s midweek draw against Arsenal, anything but an impressive three points against the struggling Londoners would surely send his position further towards untenable territory. TITLE TURMOIL Shorn of Kevin De Bruyne, Manchester City remain title favourites (Martin Rickett/PA)Manchester City will emphasise their Premier League dominance if they pick up three points against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge without the injured Kevin De Bruyne and Sergio Aguero. Shorn of arguably their two best players, a win would see City make another powerful statement.

Source: Irish Examiner December 07, 2018 14:26 UTC