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Newcastle United's Alexander Isak could close in on a Premier League record this weekend in his club's match against Bournemouth. He has scored in Newcastle's last eight top-flight games. Only two players have scored in more consecutive Premier League games: Rudd van Nisterlrooy (10) and Jamie Vardy (11).
All eyes will be on Manchester City's Erling Haaland this weekend after he signed a new 9.5 year deal with the defending champions. He has more than proved himself in a City shirt since joining in 2022 but a new deal that is almost a decade long brings with it a different pressure.
Chelsea's lack of clinical ability has been criticised and they may not be able to lean on Cole Palmer to score this weekend with the star a doubt with injury. Can the other forwards fill the gap?
There are also crucial games for those clubs fighting relegation. Southampton have in-form Nottingham Forest, Leicester host Fulham and Ipswich welcome Man City.
There is another huge round of Premier League fixtures this weekend but they are quite evenly spread for a football packed few days. Here are the days and times for the fixtures.
All times in GMT.
Saturday
Newcastle v Bournemouth, 12:30
West Ham v Crystal Palace, 15:00
Brentford v Liverpool, 15:00
Leicester City v Fulham, 15:00
Arsenal v Aston Villa, 17:30
Sunday
Nott'm Forest v Southampton, 14:00
Everton v Tottenham, 14:00
Man Utd v Brighton, 14:00
Ipswich Town v Man City, 16:30
Monday
Chelsea v Wolves, 20:00
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says Ben Davies "should be involved" this weekend.
Everton manager David Moyes says James Garner is back on the pitch training.
Wolves boss Vitor Pereira confirmed Nelson Semedo is in training so could feature this weekend.
Chelsea's Cole Palmer is a doubt for their match against Wolves on Monday as he did not train with the squad on Friday. Levi Colwill and Romeo Lavia are also in doubt.
Another player who has a question mark over whether he will play is Manchester City's Erling Haaland. Boss Pep Guardiola said they would have to "see" if he is able to play.
Arsenal's Mikel Arteta was not certain if Riccardo Calafiori could play, while Tottenham's Ange Postecoglou is waiting to see if Brennan Johnson can compete.
Crystal Palace are also waiting on making a decision on Ismaila Sarr as he is experiencing some tightness in his hamstring.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says the club will make a decision about Fabian Schar on Friday with the defender recovering from a "nasty cough".
Finally, Liverpool's Diogo Jota is also a doubt after feeling a "niggle" last time out.
Everton manager David Moyes is contending with a lot of injuries and says Dwight McNeil, Timothy Iroegbunam and Seamus Coleman are not yet back in training.
Nottingham Forest's Danilo and Ibrahim Sangare are getting closer to coming back but are not ready just yet.
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner confirmed Jeff Lerma will not be involved this weekend because of illness.
Aston Villa have a raft of players on the sidelines with Pau Torres, John McGinn, Ross Barkley and Diego Carlos out.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe confirmed this weekend is a little too early for goalkeeper Nick Pope.
Wolves' Vitor Pereira says Matheus Cunha is out because of flu. Toti and Sasa Kalajdzic are also out.
Ipswich v Manchester City (Sun, 16:30 GMT)
Friday's biggest football story was Erling Haaland signing a new nine and a half year contract with Manchester City.
The new deal contracts the striker to the club until the summer of 2034.
Manager Pep Guardiola spoke about this earlier and said Haaland 'is making me a better manager' and the new deal is a 'proof of trust between him and the club'.
Haaland's impact in English football has been significant; scoring 111 goals in 126 games for the club.
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Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in talks to become the new head coach of Besiktas.
If the 51-year-old Norwegian is appointed it will be his first managerial position since being sacked by United in 2021.
Besiktas, who are sixth in the Turkish Super Lig, parted ways with Dutchman Giovanni van Bronckhorst in November.
"I am very happy to be here. It is great to have so many people here for this great club," Solskjaer told the media at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul.
"We have had our first meetings. I am looking forward to starting my job. It is great to be in this great city."
Arsenal v Aston Villa (Sat, 17:30 GMT)
Aston Villa
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery on Tyrone Mings: "[He's been] fantastic – how he is progressively helping the team, his attitude and commitment to the club. When he came in for Pau Torres it was his moment and now he is helping the team.
"Now he has played a lot of matches in a row, we have to be careful.
"I'm very happy with his attitude, commitment, he is a leader for other players – he is very important for the direction of the squad with the message we want for the players about being demanding in our new way here at Aston Villa."
Chelsea v Wolves (Mon, 20:00 GMT)
Wolves
Wolves boss Vitor Pereira on if they will bring in new signings: "I hope so, we are working, we are doing our work.
"I hope before the market closes we can receive one or two players at least."
One what kind of players he is hoping for: "More solutions, more solutions to help. I’m very happy with the team and players I have, but we need more solutions in midfield, maybe another defender.
"We are trying to understand the market, it depends what we find. If we find the right players to bring – ok. If not, it is better to bring no-one."
Chelsea v Wolves (Mon, 20:00 GMT)Wolves
Finally from Wolves boss Vitor Pereira, he explained the latest on situation with Mario Lemina: "What I learn in my life, if we speak every time truly then we don’t have problems. Because what happens?
"Last time I came to the press conference I thought he was in for the game, then he asked me to be out of the game because mentally he wasn’t in conditions [to play].
"Today he came to me, he asked to apologise to me and the team. He said he is ready to do his best for the team until we have a solution and decision.
"This is the way he must behave. We are professional, the club play the salaries which mean I should come here with energy to help until the last day."
Chelsea v Wolves (Mon, 20:00 GMT)Wolves
Wolves boss Vitor Pereira on team news: "Today he [Matheus Cunha] was out of the training because he got the flu, he’s a bit sick and I hope tomorrow he will be on the pitch. Then it’s a possibility to be in the next game.
"[Nelson] Semedo is training and Toti is recovering well, I believe in one week, maybe [he will be ready].
"Boubacar [Traore] is working with us now, Sasa [Kalajdzic] is working with the medical department."
Arsenal v Aston Villa (Sat, 17:30 GMT)Aston Villa
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery on the squad's injuries: "Pau Torres is out and not available, John McGinn is training on the field but not [ready for] tomorrow. Ross Barkley is still out. Diego Carlos in the medical report is not feeling good and I think he won't be [involved] tomorrow."
On if Diego Carlos, who has been linked with a January move, could leave: "In case someone is leaving, we have to sign another player to replace them."
Arsenal v Aston Villa (Sat, 17:30 GMT)Aston Villa
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery on whether new signing Donyell Malen may be involved in tomorrow's game: "Could be yes.
"He's used to playing as a seven, sometimes an 11 on the left, but also as a number 10. He's always close to the opponent's box and scores and assists goals – we will need a player like him to be a threat to the opponent in behind."
West Ham v Crystal Palace (Sat, 15:00 GMT)
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner on transfer business: "I hope that we can announce a signing quite early. Maybe later today or tomorrow, and as I mentioned before we are looking for a second one but in a different position."
Chelsea v Wolves (Mon, 20:00, GMT)
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BBC Sport football news reporter
Mario Lemina has produced a U-turn at Wolves and is available for selection until his future is resolved.
The midfielder asked to be left out of the squad for the mid-week 3-0 defeat at Newcastle, amid his desire to leave Molineux.
Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab want to sign the 31-year-old and have asked to take him for free, something Wolves are not entertaining.
But Lemina apologised to Wolves boss Vitor Pereira on Friday morning and could now be included in the squad to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Monday.
Pereira said: "Last time I came to the press conference I thought he was in for the game, then he asked me to be out of the game because mentally he wasn’t in condition.
"Today he came to me, he asked to apologise to me and the team. He said he is ready to do his best for the team until we have a solution and decision.
"This is the way he must behave. We are professional, the club play the salaries which means I should come here with energy to help until the last day."
West Ham v Crystal Palace (Sat, 15:00 GMT)Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner on defender Trevor Chalobah being recalled by Chelsea: "It was a little bit surprising that Trevor was called back by Chelsea, but it's very good for us that Chadi Riad is back.
"We'll do something [business in the transfer window] if it makes sense, if we think we can't find the right player to achieve our goals then we won't do anything."
Manchester United v Brighton (Sun, 14:00 GMT)
Manchester United
Finally, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim on if he is worried about Rasmus Hojlund's lack of goals: "I think it's a team problem. You can see it, it's not just from now, it's from the past. So we have clearly a lack of goals and a lack of threat.
"When you threaten the opponents, the opponents maybe don't press you so high. So everything is connected. All the players have moments in this season. I think when we started this journey together, Rasmus was the player that was always scoring. So he can come back in the next game, we will see. But I think it's more a team problem than a Rasmus problem."
Manchester United v Brighton (Sun, 14:00 GMT)Manchester United
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim on the possibility of Antony leaving in the transfer window: "Like I said, I want to keep my players, I'm focused on these players. I don't know what is going to happen this window, we'll see. But he did a good job [against Southampton]."
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