• NORWICH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 14: (OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates after scoring the third goal during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Liverpool at Carrow Road on August 14, 2021 in Norwich, England. (Photo by John Powell / Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
    NORWICH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 14: (OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates after scoring the third goal during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Liverpool at Carrow Road on August 14, 2021 in Norwich, England. (Photo by John Powell / Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
  • Aston Villa v Newcastle (6pm): A winless start for both clubs. Villa were beaten 3-2 by newly-promoted Watford while the Magpies lost 4-2 at home to West Ham. Strikers Danny Ings and Callum Wilson will provide goals for the two sides - but it's the other end of the pitch where problems need addressing. Prediction: Villa 2 Newcastle 2.
    Aston Villa v Newcastle (6pm): A winless start for both clubs. Villa were beaten 3-2 by newly-promoted Watford while the Magpies lost 4-2 at home to West Ham. Strikers Danny Ings and Callum Wilson will provide goals for the two sides - but it's the other end of the pitch where problems need addressing. Prediction: Villa 2 Newcastle 2.
  • Crystal Palace v Brentford (6pm): The Bees are buzzing after a superb win over Arsenal - their first match in the top-tier for 74 years - and a London derby at Palace is up next. New Eagles manager Patrick Vieira will be looking to get off the mark following their 3-0 defeat at Chelsea on the opening weekend. Prediction: Palace 1 Brentford 1.
    Crystal Palace v Brentford (6pm): The Bees are buzzing after a superb win over Arsenal - their first match in the top-tier for 74 years - and a London derby at Palace is up next. New Eagles manager Patrick Vieira will be looking to get off the mark following their 3-0 defeat at Chelsea on the opening weekend. Prediction: Palace 1 Brentford 1.
  • Leeds v Everton (6pm): A clash of managerial ethos here as Marcelo Bielsa's gung-ho Leeds face an Everton side coached by master defensive organiser Rafa Benitez. The Yorkshiremen were thrashed 5-1 by Manchester United in their opening game, while Everton ran out 3-1 winners against Southampton. Prediction: Leeds 0 Everton 1.
    Leeds v Everton (6pm): A clash of managerial ethos here as Marcelo Bielsa's gung-ho Leeds face an Everton side coached by master defensive organiser Rafa Benitez. The Yorkshiremen were thrashed 5-1 by Manchester United in their opening game, while Everton ran out 3-1 winners against Southampton. Prediction: Leeds 0 Everton 1.
  • Manchester City v Norwich (6pm): Champions City stumbled out the blocks with a defeat at Spurs last week when £100m new boy Jack Grealish couldn't inspire his new team to victory. Promoted Norwich are next up and a second beating in a row - following their home loss to Liverpool - is in the post for Daniel Farke's side. Prediction: City 3 Norwich 0.
    Manchester City v Norwich (6pm): Champions City stumbled out the blocks with a defeat at Spurs last week when £100m new boy Jack Grealish couldn't inspire his new team to victory. Promoted Norwich are next up and a second beating in a row - following their home loss to Liverpool - is in the post for Daniel Farke's side. Prediction: City 3 Norwich 0.
  • Brighton v Watford (8.30pm): A flying start for both clubs last week with Brighton coming from behind to beat Burnley, while Watford almost let-slip a three goal lead in their 3-2 win over Aston Villa.The Seagulls to edge this one by an odd goal. Prediction: Brighton 2 Watford 1.
    Brighton v Watford (8.30pm): A flying start for both clubs last week with Brighton coming from behind to beat Burnley, while Watford almost let-slip a three goal lead in their 3-2 win over Aston Villa.The Seagulls to edge this one by an odd goal. Prediction: Brighton 2 Watford 1.
  • SUNDAY - Southampton v Manchester United (5pm): A superb 5-1 win over Leeds kicked-off United's campaign in style. Bruno Fernandes grabbed a hat-trick at Old Trafford and it would be no surprise if he improves on last seasons's 18 league goals. Two wins out of two on the way for United. Prediction: Southampton 1 United 3.
    SUNDAY - Southampton v Manchester United (5pm): A superb 5-1 win over Leeds kicked-off United's campaign in style. Bruno Fernandes grabbed a hat-trick at Old Trafford and it would be no surprise if he improves on last seasons's 18 league goals. Two wins out of two on the way for United. Prediction: Southampton 1 United 3.
  • Arsenal v Chelsea (7.30pm): Contrasting starts for these two teams last week. Arsenal were abject in their defeat at Brentford, while Chelsea coasted past Crystal Palace. Blues' £97.5m record signing Romelu Lukaku will play a part here as the Gunners head for second defeat on the trot. Prediction: Arsenal 0 Chelsea 2.
    Arsenal v Chelsea (7.30pm): Contrasting starts for these two teams last week. Arsenal were abject in their defeat at Brentford, while Chelsea coasted past Crystal Palace. Blues' £97.5m record signing Romelu Lukaku will play a part here as the Gunners head for second defeat on the trot. Prediction: Arsenal 0 Chelsea 2.
  • Wolves v Tottenham (5pm): A quick return to Molineux for new Spurs manager Nuno Espirito Santo, whose new team defeated champions Manchester City on Sunday. Son Heung-min was the match-winner and his importance to Spurs is even greater with Harry Kane's future up in the air. Prediction: Wolves 1 Spurs 2.
    Wolves v Tottenham (5pm): A quick return to Molineux for new Spurs manager Nuno Espirito Santo, whose new team defeated champions Manchester City on Sunday. Son Heung-min was the match-winner and his importance to Spurs is even greater with Harry Kane's future up in the air. Prediction: Wolves 1 Spurs 2.
  • MONDAY - West Ham v Leicester (11pm): The Hammers' comeback win at Newcastle on Sunday was hugely impressive and - coming after last season's sixth-place finish - confidence will be high at the London Stadium. Leicester followed up their Community Shield victory by edging out Wolves last weekend. Prediction: West Ham 1 Leicester 1.
    MONDAY - West Ham v Leicester (11pm): The Hammers' comeback win at Newcastle on Sunday was hugely impressive and - coming after last season's sixth-place finish - confidence will be high at the London Stadium. Leicester followed up their Community Shield victory by edging out Wolves last weekend. Prediction: West Ham 1 Leicester 1.

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Premier League predictions: Liverpool bash Burnley, Chelsea add to Arsenal woes

We pick out the winners and losers from Matchday 2 in England's top-flight

Gareth Cox

August 19, 2021

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The Premier League hurtled back into action last week with goals galore and plenty of thrills and spills on opening weekend.

There were 32 goals scored in total with Manchester United, Chelsea, Everton, Watford, Liverpool and West Ham all notching three or more in their respective wins over Leeds, Crystal Palace, Southampton, Aston Villa, Norwich and Newcastle respectively.

Kicking off this week's round of games on Saturday is Liverpool's home clash with Burnley, with Aston Villa then playing host to Newcastle United and Crystal Palace taking on Brentford at Selhurst Park. Leeds United face Everton at Elland Road, Manchester City are up against Norwich City on home turf while Brighton and Watford are the day's late game.

Sunday sees Southampton against Manchester United on the south coast, Wolves versus Tottenham Hotspur at Molineux and Arsenal clash with Chelsea in the game of the weekend in North London. On Monday, West Ham take on Leicester City at the London Stadium.

You can see our predictions for the latest round of matches in the gallery above.

Updated: August 19, 2021, 2:50 AM
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