Premier League clubs are still catching their breath after a gripping weekend of on-field action, but they can’t rest up for long. The congested fixture list between now and the New Year is only just getting started and teams have less than a month before the January transfer window swings open.
Squad depth will be pushed to its limits over the coming weeks, which could encourage emergency signings in the winter. Tottenham, Newcastle United, Chelsea and Manchester United have all been operating without many of their key players, giving their respective managers a decision to make.
Financial Fair Play limitations may also play their part, with Arsenal and the Red Devils among those rumoured to have pushed their spending to the brink during the summer.
