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Fans return and rivalries renewed – 5 Premier League talking points

Leaders Tottenham host Arsenal while Chelsea and Leeds meet in the league for the first time in 16 years.

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The Premier League is bracing itself for the return of fans for the first time since March this weekend, with old rivalries also set to be renewed.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at the key talking points ahead of this weekend’s top-flight action.

Return of fans

Fans will be welcomed back to the Premier League for the first time this weekend, although with new regulations in place
Fans will be welcomed back to the Premier League this weekend, although with new regulations in place (Adam Davy/PA)

Old rivalries renewed

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard and Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa could renew old rivalries when their sides meet on Saturday
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard and Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa could renew old rivalries when their sides meet on Saturday (Simon Cooper/PA)

The battle for north London

Arsenal will travel to Tottenham for the north London derby on Sunday
Arsenal will travel to Tottenham for the north London derby on Sunday (Julian Finney/NMC Pool/PA)

Covid strikes the North East

Newcastle's training ground has been closed and their upcoming game postponed after a Covid-19 outbreak at the club
Newcastle’s training ground has been closed and their upcoming game postponed after a Covid-19 outbreak at the club (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Points on offer ahead of festive period

Sheffield United will look to end their winless run against Leicester this weekend
Sheffield United will look to end their winless run against Leicester this weekend (Mike Egerton/PA)
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