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Premier League news: Eight things to look out for this weekend as the action returns

Unless Alexis Sanchez really does live in a bubble with his beloved dogs outside of football, there’s no way he isn’t aware of what’s being said over his alleged frustration with the direction of Arsenal. His stats this season are outstanding, but there is concern over his negative body language on the pitch. He won’t have been impressed at being substitute in the second-half of their 3-1 defeat to West Brom last time out and it’ll be interesting to see his response in a must-win meeting with Manchester City.

2. The relegation battle hotting up
2. The relegation battle hotting up

With games running out, it’s that time of the season when those in and around the bottom three cannot afford to drop any points.