Adrian Clarke looks at key tactical points and players who can be decisive in Matchweek 9.
Declan Rice has taken his game to an even higher level this season as he prepares to face Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
The West Ham United player regularly dominates opponents in central midfield, just as he did last weekend in a 1-0 win at Everton, and has comfortably been one of the Premier League's best performers across the opening eight matches.