Published 9/8/2011 3:56:16 PM by Shane Barrow from soccermogul

The EPL gets back to regular league play this weekend with the normal ten matches on tap.  There are no matches featuring top clubs squaring off, but there are several interesting games nonetheless.

First off we see if Arsenal can get going.  Currently mired on only a single point from three matches, Arsenal faces an early season "must win" as they host newboys Swansea.  Can new Arsenal signings Mikael Arteta, Per Mertesacker and Yossi Benayoun breath life back into the Gunners?

Manchester City looks to stay perfect as they host Wigan Saturday.  It looks to be nothing more than a stroll in the park for City even though Wigan look to be a bit better than the stragglers they were last year.  Can Dzeko and Aguero keep their ridiculous scoring pace going?

Meanwhile, Manchester United also look to try to keep their perfect form as well.  They find a bit more difficulty though as they travel to Bolton.  If you have title aspirations as United do, this is a game they need the full three points from.  Can Bolton slow down the in-form Wayne Rooney?

A mouthwatering midtable battle is on tap as Everton host Aston Villa in what is always a testy affair.  Everton must deal with the loss of playmaker Arteta while Aston Villa is shooting for three points to move them into a top five league position.

Chelsea face the tough task of a trip north to face Sunderland who are always a handful on their home grounds at the Stadium of Light.  Chelsea must rebound from the Drogba injury and it will be up to Fernando Torres to get going.

Finally, Stoke host high flying Liverpool who have seen a mega-resurgence under hero Kenny Dalglish.  Stoke is very very difficult to beat at home and have new signings Peter Crouch and Cameron Jerome to boost the attack.  Always a stingy defense, now Stoke look to have some offensive firepower as well.  Liverpool will be looking to stay on the heels of the two frontrunners from Manchester.

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