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Premier League questions: Will Manchester United end their Chelsea hoodoo?

Manchester United's French striker Anthony Martial (R) takes on Chelsea's Nigerian midfielder Victor Moses (L) during the English Premier League football
Image: Manchester United face Chelsea on Super Sunday

We look at the big questions surrounding this weekend's Premier League matches.

There are a host of eye-catching fixtures, starting with second-placed Tottenham's key clash with Bournemouth at White Hart Lane on Saturday lunch-time, live on Sky Sports 1 HD.

Super Sunday features two fascinating encounters, beginning with third-placed Liverpool's trip to West Brom before Champions League-chasing Manchester United host league leaders Chelsea.

And the entertainment concludes when Arsenal visit relegation-threatened Middlesbrough on Monday Night Football.

Will Harry Kane haunt the Cherries again? (Tottenham v Bournemouth, Saturday from 11.30am, Sky Sports 1 HD)

He may not have scored on his return against Watford last weekend, but you would not bet against Harry Kane finding the net on Saturday.

The forward has tormented Bournemouth in two of their three Premier League meetings, scoring five of Spurs' eight goals.

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We look ahead to Saturday's Premier League games, including Tottenham v Bournemouth and Southampton v Man City

Eddie Howe has his own in-form goalscorer in Josh King, who has 10 top-flight goals since the turn of the year.

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But the return of Kane makes Tottenham favourites to record their 12th consecutive Premier League home win.

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Will the Reds' defence hold firm at The Hawthorns? (West Brom v Liverpool, Sunday from 12.30pm, Sky Sports 1 HD)

It is no secret that Liverpool's porous defence has struggled in dealing with set-plays this season, making their Super Sunday trip to The Hawthorns a potentially tricky test.

Eighth-placed West Brom are enjoying an impressive campaign under Tony Pulis, partly due to the club's prowess from set-pieces.

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Watch a preview ahead of Sunday's Premier League action as West Brom host Liverpool and Chelsea travel to Old Trafford

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In fact, not only have the Baggies scored most often from corners (14) this campaign, but no other side has netted more headed goals (14) in the Premier League.

 Gareth McAuley of West Bromwich Albion celebrates after scoring a goal during the Premier League match against Liverpool at Anfield in October 2016
Image: West Brom are sure to test Liverpool's suspect defence at set plays

Will United finally get one over on Chelsea? (Man Utd v Chelsea, Sunday from 3.30pm, Sky Sports 1 HD)

Manchester United entertain league leaders Chelsea with qualification for next season's Champions League very much within grasp.

Jose Mourinho's side sit fifth in the table, four points behind Man City in the race for Europe's premier club competition, but with a game in hand on their rivals.

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But United will need to do something they have not managed in their previous eight league clashes with the Blues - win.

United have lost half of those eight meetings, making this their longest-ever winless streak against a single opponent in Premier League history.

Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte watch from the touchline at Stamford Bridge
Image: Jose Mourinho will be aiming to guide Man Utd to their first league win over his former club in nine games this weekend

Will Wenger cure Arsenal's travel sickness? (Middlesbrough v Arsenal, Monday from 7pm, Sky Sports 1 HD)

Arsene Wenger takes his team to struggling Middlesbrough with the Gunners in serious danger of not finishing in the top four for the first time since he arrived at the club 21 years ago.

Arsene Wenger leaves the pitch after Arsenal's 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace
Image: Will Arsene Wenger get Arsenal back to winning ways at Boro?

Arsenal have lost four successive Premier League away games for the first time in the Frenchman's reign, with their previous run of four straight league defeats on the road coming in April 1995.

Wenger will be desperate for his side to avoid a fifth consecutive loss when they visit the Riverside.

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Will the Swans get back to winning ways? (Watford v Swansea, Saturday, 3pm)

Swansea head into Saturday's clash fighting for survival having slipped into the relegation zone after not winning any of their last five league matches.

Paul Clement will be hoping to have leading scorer Fernando Llorente fit to start at Vicarage Road, with the striker struggling of late due to an ankle injury.

The Spaniard's absence in attack has coincided with the Swans' own failure to score in three of their last four top-flight fixtures.

SWANSEA, WALES - MARCH 04: Fernando Llorente of Swansea City celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Swansea City a
Image: Swansea have badly missed the goals of Fernando Llorente in recent weeks

Will Crystal Palace stay hot against Leicester? (Crystal Palace v Leicester, Saturday, 3pm)

Just a few weeks ago this was shaping up to be a relegation six-pointer.

But Sam Allardyce and Craig Shakespeare have steered their respective sides to calmer waters, each winning five of their last six league matches.

The Foxes stumbled slightly at Goodison Park and face the daunting prospect of a midweek Champions League trip to Atletico Madrid.

That should give the Eagles hope heading into Saturday's game at Selhurst Park, where Palace have won their last three matches.

How do Burnley stop Romelu Lukaku? (Everton v Burnley, Saturday, 3pm)

Few have enjoyed success answering that question, particularly at Goodison Park.

The Belgium international has scored in all eight of Everton's home games in 2017 and since January has netted more goals (13 from 42 shots) than opponents Burnley (11 goals from 146 shots).

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 09:  Romelu Lukaku of Everton celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Everton and Leic
Image: Romelu Lukaku is currently the Premier League's leading scorer

It doesn't bode well for the Clarets, who have taken just four points from 16 matches on their travels this season.

Their goalkeeper Tom Heaton has made the most saves having faced a league-high 573 shots and he should be anticipating another busy afternoon.

Will Stoke avoid unwanted history against Hull? (Stoke v Hull, Saturday, 3pm)

Stoke have never lost five Premier League matches in a row, but defeat to Hull on Saturday will see Mark Hughes' side reach that landmark.

Stoke City's Jonathan Walters celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at the bet365 Stadium, Stoke.
Image: Jon Walters scored against Liverpool but Stoke still lost

The good news is their record against Hull is excellent, having lost only one of their previous nine meetings with the Tigers.

And while Marco Silva's side are in superb form at the KCOM, they have struggled away from home, collecting just one point since his appointment in January.

Will West Ham prolong Sunderland's wait for a goal? (Sunderland v West Ham, Saturday, 3pm)

Sunderland have now gone seven consecutive matches and 675 minutes without scoring, closing in on Crystal Palace's record of 838 minutes without a goal set in 1994/95.

They have not scored a league goal at home for more than three months.

But a West Ham weakness is their defence, which has conceded more goals (57) than bottom club Sunderland (56) this season.

Only Swansea (67), Hull (64) and Bournemouth (59) have conceded more than the Hammers.

Will Bravo keep a shut-out on the South Coast? (Southampton v Man City, Saturday, 5.30pm)

Manchester City travel to St Mary's for their tea-time clash with Southampton looking to maintain their top-four hopes, but with doubts still lingering over goalkeeper Claudio Bravo.

The experienced Chilean has now conceded from each of the last seven shots on target he has faced in the Premier League.

Claudio Bravo during the match between Manchester City and Southampton
Image: Man City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo will be under the spotlight at St Mary's

That includes a particularly poor effort in their last match against Hull, when Bravo let slip a tame Andrea Ranocchia strike.

With City's leaky back-line sure to come under pressure from a resurgent Southampton, boss Pep Guardiola will be hoping the man he signed from Barcelona will prove more resilient this time around.

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