Premier League questions: Diego Costa, under-fire Arsene Wenger, Manchester City's bogey team and more

Premier League questions: Diego Costa, under-fire Arsene Wenger, Manchester City's bogey team and more

With four sets of midweek more than go on a packed Premier League calendar, consider us some of the issues to which it can respond by full-time tonight.

Without Diego, Chelsea will be a no-go?

The yellow card Diego Costa against Sunderland means that lacks derby London against Tottenham to Stamford Bridge, where the Blues will look to for goals after be laundered by men of Gus Poyet at the end of week.

With 11 Premier League goals already, the Spain striker has incredibly quickly settled into life in the Premier League, and Chelsea are getting used to have 26 years as the spearhead of their attack.

There is always a wealth of offensive talent at their disposal with Didier Drogba likely to feature. But after their first stalemate of the season, Jose Mourinho's men will be able to resume their key striker without their best sniper?

Man City succeed where Chelsea has failed?

Manuel Pellegrini could send a message to Jose Mourinho against Sunderland if they can achieve what Chelsea did not and leave the Stadium of Light with three points.

The black cats have a superb record against the city, having lost only one of their last six Premier League encounters, including four consecutive victories against them on Wearside.

The Blues looked tired stumbling on a 0-0 draw on Saturday night - an adjective that cannot be used to describe the performance of the city Sunday in Southampton. If they take that energy and the desire to Sunderland, Chelsea might seriously start to look over their shoulder.

Can Wenger to silence the critics with the victory of the Saints?

Banner of the supporters of Saturday was a very public display of the hustle and bustle of the Arsenal supporters. Having failed to mount serious title challenges in recent seasons, the Gunners faithful become restless.

Arsenal have already lost to Southampton at home once this season, falling to the men of Ronald Koeman in the capital a Cup, and another defeat to Emirates for the South coast club, will feed only fire.

Certainly, the shock of Wednesday sets the Arsenal season, Wenger will be desperate to put the fans in his favour with a letter of motivation in the field to match his request, the Gunners can win the League in the next seasons.

Southampton have top-four pedigree?

The argument if Southampton can maintain their amazing start to the season and finish in the top four suffered a right hook Sunday as Manchester City crossed to a 3-0 victory with 10-man in St Mary.

After a list relatively friendly fixture, position of the Saints of the League will fall to a level more pregnant now they have to deal with some of the big boys? There are fewer places more difficult that The Emirates, highlighted by the fact that Arsenal have only lost two games at home since the start of last season.

With Koeman men face a difficult December month, which includes matches against Manchester United, Chelsea and Everton, we know more about the real capabilities of this side of Southampton after they take on the Gunners.

Tottenham can finally win the battle of Stamford Bridge?

In time, last Sunday could be considered as the day of the revolution's Mauricio Pochettino has found traction at White Hart Lane.

Following the rules of art won on Hull City and Partizan in the Europa League, the Spurs managed to come by behind to secure their third consecutive win against Everton's impressive, a high-intensity game that reflects the style that Pochettino oversaw in Southampton.

No team took the game to unbeaten Chelsea at Stamford Bridge this season - it will be interesting to see if the Spurs become the first. They have never won there in the Premier League, but there is always a first time...

Will be the hull spring into life at Everton?

Hull have won only twice in first League this season and are struggling to find the net lately, scoring only once in their last five games of top flight.

A trip to Everton penalty must complete boss Tigers Steve Bruce with confidence that his side slip ever closer to the drop zone with every week that past not tasted victory since their 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace at the beginning of October.

All the points for Everton tigers will definitely be a Bonus of Frédérique.

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