The Premier League returned this weekend after the international break and it delivered a lot of excitement with the top half presenting an interesting outlook.

Another action-packed Premier League weekend unraveled before our eyes, with a lot of taking points emerging as a result. The biggest of it all will undoubtedly be Manchester United's calamitous spell at Vicarage Road where an out-of-form Watford side practically facilitated Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's sack following their big win. The Hornets hit the Red Devils for four, with substitute Donny van de Beek poetically scoring the last goal of Ole's regime as a consolation.

Amid the crisis that have persisted at the Old Trafford club, rivals Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City all made significant strides to put the Premier League title charge out of the reach of the 13-time champions with respective wins. The Blues got the best of Leicester City on Saturday, running away with a 2-0 win at the King Power Stadium whereas the Reds and Citizens won by 4-0 and 3-0 against Arsenal and Everton respectively. Tottenham Hotspur ended the game week by getting their first win under new boss Antonio Conte in dramatic fashion, coming back from a goal down to win 2-1 against Leeds United on Sunday. 

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Mauricio Pochettino interested in taking Man Utd job: Mauricio Pochettino, who is contracted to Paris Saint-Germain until 2023, is said to interested in the vacant manager's job at Manchester United. The Red Devils are exploring their options as they seek a replacement for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Michael Carrick says he will act as interim manager for as long as he is needed: Michael Carrick has stated that he will serve as Manchester United's temporary manager for as long as he is required. Following United's 4-1 defeat at Watford on Sunday morning, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was fired, and Carrick was appointed interim manager until the end of the season, when the club will try to choose a permanent manager.

Premier League stars dominate as FIFA announces nominees for The Best Awards: FIFA has announced the candidates shortlisted for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2021, with 22 representatives from the English Premier League included across both the men's and women's categories. The nominees shortlist was publicized on Monday following deliberations by two expert panels, and the winners will reportedly be revealed at an online ceremony on 17 January 2022.

Top five Premier League matches to watch this weekend

  • Chelsea vs Manchester United

  • Arsenal vs Newcastle United

  • Liverpool vs Southampton

  • Burnley vs Tottenham Hotspur

  • Manchester City vs West Ham United