Will Bale prove to be the Real deal against Messi?

There's plenty to get stuck into after another eventful Premier League weekend and Sportsmail's Martin Keown is ready to answer YOUR questions.

Arsene Wenger says Manchester United must not be ruled out of the title race despite Arsenal leading the champions by eight points. David Moyes' side host Stoke on Saturday - will anything but a win jeopardise their chances of retaining their crown this season?

Jack Wilshere scored one of the finest team goals in the weekend win over Norwich - but can Keown recall a better effort from his Arsenal playing days?

Sunderland face their biggest North-East derby in years on Sunday. Would defeat for new boss Gus Poyet mark the beginning of a free fall towards the Championship?

Jose Mourinho and Manuel Pellegrini lock horns at Stamford Bridge on Sunday

And then there's El Clasico to look forward to this Saturday - will Gareth Bale show he is worth every penny of £86million world record fee and outshine superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi?

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