TALKING POINTS: Liverpool take on Man Utd, City's title race, Arsenal's battle for second

HERE'S all the major talking points ahead of the Premier League's weekend action...

Premier League Talking points - Gameweek 30

Sunderland will face West Ham on Saturday under the guidance of new boss Dick Advocaat.

The Dutchman - replaced the sacked Gus Poyet on Tuesday - will be looking to end the Black Cats' winless run of seven matches.

Liverpool host fierce rivals Manchester United on Sunday with the possibility of overtaking the Red Devils into fourth with a win.

Second-place Manchester City will welcome West Brom to the Etihad on for Saturday's early kick-off with the hope of closing the gap on leaders Chelsea.

Manuel Pellegrini's side will be looking to put last night's Champions League heartbreak to Barcelona behind them as they sit six points behind the Blues, who also have a game in hand.

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Brendan Rodgers could lead his side into fourth on Sunday

Arsenal could catch City as they trail the reigning champions by just one point.

The Gunners have won their last five league games and travel to face a struggling Newcastle side.

John Carver's men have managed just one win in their last six outings and have suffered back-to-back defeats.

Burnley will look to capitalise on their surprise win over City last time out for their trip to Southampton, and could escape the relegation zone by claiming all three points.

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