Premier League Week 9 Fixtures: EPL TV Schedule, Live Stream and Picks
The Premier League returns with a vengeance after the international break as two managers make their debuts with new clubs.
Jurgen Klopp will oversee his first game in charge of Liverpool following Brendan Rodgers' sacking, while Sam Allardyce will be looking to steady the ship at Sunderland.
Manchester United and Arsenal will attempt to keep pace with league leaders Manchester City as they travel to Everton and Watford respectively, and there's action that could have serious repercussions in the relegation dogfight as winless Newcastle United host Norwich City.
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Here are all the fixtures ahead of an exciting weekend of Premier League action, complete with TV and live streaming information and picks.
| Saturday October 17 | 12:45 p.m. BST/7:45 a.m. ET | Tottenham Hotspur vs. Liverpool | 2-2 | BT Sport 1 (UK), NBCSN (US) |
| Saturday October 17 | 3 p.m. BST/10 a.m. ET | Chelsea vs. Aston Villa | 2-0 | NBCSN (US) |
| Saturday October 17 | 3 p.m. BST/10 a.m. ET | Crystal Palace vs. West Ham United | 1-1 | NBCSN (US) |
| Saturday October 17 | 3 p.m. BST/10 a.m. ET | Everton vs. Manchester United | 2-2 | NBCSN (US) |
| Saturday October 17 | 3 p.m. BST/10 a.m. ET | Manchester City vs. Bournemouth | 4-0 | NBCSN (US) |
| Saturday October 17 | 3 p.m. BST/10 a.m. ET | Southampton vs. Leicester City | 2-1 | NBCSN (US) |
| Saturday October 17 | 3 p.m. BST/10 a.m. ET | West Bromwich Albion vs. Sunderland | 1-2 | NBCSN (US) |
| Saturday October 17 | 5:30 p.m. BST/12:30 p.m. ET | Watford vs. Arsenal | 0-3 | Sky Sports 1 (UK), NBCSN (US) |
| Sunday October 18 | 4 p.m. BST/11 a.m. ET | Newcastle United vs. Norwich City | 1-2 | Sky Sports 1 (UK), NBCSN (US) |
| Monday October 19 | 8 p.m. BST/3 p.m. ET | Swansea City vs. Stoke City | 1-0 | Sky Sports 1 (UK), NBCSN (US) |
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Liverpool
Perhaps the most eagerly anticipated match in Week 9 is Klopp's first match at the helm of Liverpool, and it could be something of a baptism of fire as they travel to face Tottenham Hotspur.
Match of the Day host Gary Lineker is one of many excited by Klopp's appointment:
The German will be without striker Danny Ings, though, after the Englishman picked up a knee injury in his first training session under Klopp and was ruled out for the season, per BBC Sport.
The Liverpool Echo's James Pearce believes the injury to be a bitter blow to both player and club:
His absence could see Christian Benteke restored to the starting lineup, though equally Klopp may opt for another midfielder with the match being away from home.
The Reds were outstanding in their 3-0 win at White Hart Lane last season, but the Lilywhites are in strong form and certainly pose a threat to Liverpool's unconvincing defence.
Spurs are unbeaten since the opening day of the season with things coming together nicely for Mauricio Pochettino's side.
Christian Eriksen provides a significant goal threat from distance and scored two direct free-kicks in Spurs' last outing, while Harry Kane is looking sharp after a slow start to the season.
Kane impressed for England against Lithuania and was unfortunate not to be awarded his fourth goal for the Three Lions in six appearances, as his strike rebounded off the post and in off the goalkeeper to be ruled an own goal.
An exciting match awaits on Saturday, and both teams could well be sharing the spoils after a thrilling encounter.
West Bromwich Albion vs. Sunderland
Also making his debut is Big Sam, who takes charge of a Black Cats side 19th in the table with the worst defensive record.
The Times' George Caulkin shared the myriad problems plaguing Sunderland, whose appointment of Allardyce could well be effective if unexciting:
Fortunately for Sunderland, a trip to West Bromwich Albion is hardly the most difficult first game Allardyce could have had, albeit for the Black Cats, every game is more difficult than it should be.
Their defending is simply nonexistent, and the squad's apparent lack of desire or fight has been a worrying and symptomatic problem at the club for some time.
Allardyce hasn't had long to work with his players, but if he can instil the necessary work ethic into his side and have them work on the basics, they should start to look more solid.
The Black Cats have relied on the boost that often comes after changing manager in recent years, and that could well be the case again, particularly with Newcastle coming up in Week 10.
Newcastle United vs. Norwich City
After their 6-1 defeat to Manchester City, the international break could not come quick enough for the beleaguered Magpies.
Steve McClaren is yet to record a league win with the Toon since taking charge, and things will be even harder following the news of first-choice goalkeeper Tim Krul's season-ending injury suffered on international duty with the Netherlands.
According to talkSPORT, McClaren said: "It's a massive blow for us, you're talking about one of the best players in our team. He's a vital player, very important, and he'd get us 18 or 20 points a season with the way he plays."
While that's a huge exaggeration from the manager—if it wasn't, they might as well give up hope now—Krul is a key player for Newcastle, and his replacement, Rob Elliot, has made just 15 Premier League appearances in his career. All have come for the Toon, and in that time he has kept just one clean sheet.
Per the Chronicle's Mark Douglas, Newcastle legend Alan Shearer described a "losing mentality" among the players:
The Magpies have won just four matches in the whole of 2015, three coming in the back end of last season, the other coming in the Capital One Cup against Northampton Town, so Shearer definitely has a point.
What's frustrating for Newcastle is they have shown flashes of quality this season—the first half against City, going 2-0 against Chelsea—but their confidence is so low that as soon as any pressure is applied or a goal conceded, they capitulate.
Opponents Norwich have quietly gone about their return to the Premier League and find themselves in 13th place. Survival will still be the aim, and taking three points off their fellow relegation candidates—as they did against Sunderland and Bournemouth—will be vital to their efforts.
Newcastle may well start strongly and even take the lead against the Canaries, but it won't take much for Alex Neil's side to find a way back, and that could prove disastrous to the hosts.
