TOFFEES YET TO COME UNSTUCK: How about Moyes' former club, the one he left in May in search of a first major trophy? Everton is five points above United in fourth place and the league's last remaining unbeaten team heading into Saturday's match at Manchester City. "To speak about perceptions and achievements is early because we are only six games into the season," manager Roberto Martinez said. "That would be foolish. We need to maintain the standards."
CITY SLACKERS: City had made a strong start to the season but lost to Aston Villa last weekend and was then humbled by Bayern Munich in a 3-1 Champions League defeat. "Without being cocky, we are used to playing nice football but we got taught a lesson," City defender Micah Richards said. "It is disappointing to be on the receiving end."
In the firing line is Joe Hart whose error-prone displays recently in the City goal are a growing cause for concern. "Of course I am worried about the mistakes," manager Manuel Pellegrini said.
ARSENAL'S ADVANCE: This is the time of year when Arsenal is engulfed in gloom. Not this season, with the Gunners on a 10-match winning run in all competitions to sit top of the Premier League and their Champions League group. They hold a two-point lead domestically over Liverpool heading into Sunday's game at West Brom, with playmaker Mesut Ozil in sparkling form since joining a month ago from Real Madrid. "His vision is enormous and with him we are more dangerous and can compete at the higher levels," said fellow German, defender Per Mertesacke. "We try to make it comfortable for him to adapt as quickly as possible and it fits."
CROWD FEARS: Last season's match between Tottenham and West Ham at White Hart Lane was marred by anti-Semitic abuse by Hammers fans. Ahead of the London derby, police have issued a warning they will be seeking to stamp out racism at the fixture. The Metropolitan Police even plan to arrest Tottenham fans who use "Yid" in their chants affectionately to deflect anti-Semitic abuse.
