The weekend’s saints and sinners have little time to reflect upon an eventful round of fixtures as they head into a full Premier League programme on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Here, Press Association Sport takes a look at some of the issues which could prove central.
Stay calm, Jurgen
Jurgen Klopp has been charged with misconduct relating to his behaviour in the 96th minute of the game between Liverpool and Everton yesterday [2 December 2018]. He has until 6pm on 6 December 2018 to respond to the charge. pic.twitter.com/Td91twfFn1
— FA Spokesperson (@FAspokesperson) December 3, 2018
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp simply could not contain himself after substitute Divock Origi headed his side to a stoppage-time derby victory over Everton on Sunday, racing on to the pitch to embrace keeper Alisson Becker. The German later apologised for his actions, but that did not spare him a Football Association charge and all eyes will be on the visitors’ dug-out at Burnley on Wednesday evening.
Pick-ing up the pieces
Forgotten Howe to win?
The boss has arrived for his pre-Huddersfield Town press conference…
“We’re on a tough run. The Newcastle game was a frustration for us, but in the other three games we’ve been happy with our performances.” pic.twitter.com/K4B06u05JV
— AFC Bournemouth (@afcbournemouth) December 3, 2018
Eddie Howe has built himself an enviable reputation by guiding Bournemouth into the Premier League and establishing them as a fixture in the division. However, he will send them into battle with Huddersfield on Tuesday night on the back of a four-game losing run which has taken the gloss off their impressive start to the campaign.
Gunning for Jose
FT: The Reds come from behind to earn a point following first-half strikes from Romelu Lukaku and Ander Herrera.
Posted by Manchester United on Saturday, December 1, 2018
Wolves looking for bite
“We have to raise our standards and improve, and improve being conscious.”@Nuno speaks to Wolves TV after last night’s 2-1 defeat at @CardiffCityFC. #CARWOL
— Wolves (@Wolves) December 1, 2018
Having won the Sky Bet Championship at a canter, Wolves took to life in the top flight like ducks to water, winning four and losing only one of their first eight fixtures. However, things have become significantly more taxing since with Wanderers having managed just a single point from a possible 18 they have contested, hardly the form they would have chosen as they prepare to host Chelsea.
