Another massive Premier League weekend preview on Five Aside with Soccertakes with AK 🔥

The guys break down all the biggest talking points heading into the weekend — from Arsenal’s early kickoff nerves at Elland Road, to Chelsea vs West Ham in a fiery London derby, Liverpool vs Newcastle chaos, Fulham testing Carrick’s United, and whether Tottenham remain Pep Guardiola’s ultimate kryptonite.

There’s serious debate around set-piece football, Arsenal’s attacking balance, Chelsea’s lineup decisions, Liverpool’s inconsistency, and who actually wants it more when pressure kicks in.

Predictions are made. Jokes are flying. Hair bets are still active.

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS (YOUTUBE-FRIENDLY)

00:00 – Intro, vibes & weekend energy

01:00 – EPL weekend preview overview

03:45 – Arsenal vs Leeds: early kickoff nerves & title pressure

07:30 – Is Arsenal becoming too set-piece reliant?

12:45 – Arteta tactics, attacking balance & confidence debate

16:30 – Chelsea vs West Ham: London derby breakdown

19:30 – Chelsea lineup, overthinking & Sanchez discourse

24:10 – Liverpool vs Newcastle: chaos guaranteed

28:00 – Salah’s role, Liverpool inconsistency & Slot criticism

32:40 – Newcastle belief vs Liverpool doubts

36:00 – Fulham vs Man United: Carrick tested

40:30 – Fulham fear factor & United’s counter-attack comfort

44:00 – Tottenham vs Man City: Pep’s kryptonite returns

48:30 – Final predictions & weekend chaos

50:50 – Outro & prediction accountability