• SATURDAY - Watford v Liverpool (3.30pm): Jurgen Klopp's men are the only unbeaten side left in the Premier League after seven games. Watford have a couple of wins under their belt but number three isn't on the way this week. Prediction: Watford 1 Liverpool 3. EPA
    SATURDAY - Watford v Liverpool (3.30pm): Jurgen Klopp's men are the only unbeaten side left in the Premier League after seven games. Watford have a couple of wins under their belt but number three isn't on the way this week. Prediction: Watford 1 Liverpool 3. EPA
  • Aston Villa v Wolves (6pm): With just one draw between them this season, you would expect a winner from this encounter. Villa have beaten Everton and Manchester United and will fancy their chances. But Wolves have won three out of their last four, dragging themselves away from the relegation zone. Prediction: Villa 2 Wolves 0. Getty
    Aston Villa v Wolves (6pm): With just one draw between them this season, you would expect a winner from this encounter. Villa have beaten Everton and Manchester United and will fancy their chances. But Wolves have won three out of their last four, dragging themselves away from the relegation zone. Prediction: Villa 2 Wolves 0. Getty
  • Leicester City v Manchester United (6pm): Both teams in need of three points. Leicester have take just two points out of 12, while United have suffered a draw and a loss in their previous two games. With the likes of Jamie Vardy, Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo on the pitch, a potential goal-fest is on cards here. Prediction: Leicester 2 United 2. PA
    Leicester City v Manchester United (6pm): Both teams in need of three points. Leicester have take just two points out of 12, while United have suffered a draw and a loss in their previous two games. With the likes of Jamie Vardy, Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo on the pitch, a potential goal-fest is on cards here. Prediction: Leicester 2 United 2. PA
  • Manchester City v Burnley (6pm): Burnley fans must be fearing the worst. In the relegation zone, winless and now visiting the ground that generally ends up with them being thumped. Their last four visits to the Etihad saw them lose 5-0. Prediction: City 4 Burnley 0.
    Manchester City v Burnley (6pm): Burnley fans must be fearing the worst. In the relegation zone, winless and now visiting the ground that generally ends up with them being thumped. Their last four visits to the Etihad saw them lose 5-0. Prediction: City 4 Burnley 0.
  • Norwich v Brighton (6pm): Is this finally the week for rock-bottom Norwich? Seven games, one point, two goals for, 16 against ... a torrid start. Now up against a Brighton side sitting pretty in sixth, so it will be a tough ask. But you never know in the Premier League, a shock is always just around the corner. Prediction: Norwich 1 Brighton 3. Reuters
    Norwich v Brighton (6pm): Is this finally the week for rock-bottom Norwich? Seven games, one point, two goals for, 16 against ... a torrid start. Now up against a Brighton side sitting pretty in sixth, so it will be a tough ask. But you never know in the Premier League, a shock is always just around the corner. Prediction: Norwich 1 Brighton 3. Reuters
  • Southampton v Leeds (6pm): This would have been a contest between two winless wonders had Leeds not sealed their first victory of the season against Watford. That might just be the spark Marcelo Bielsa's side need to ignite their season and haul themselves away from the drop zone. Prediction: Southampton 0 Leeds 2. Getty
    Southampton v Leeds (6pm): This would have been a contest between two winless wonders had Leeds not sealed their first victory of the season against Watford. That might just be the spark Marcelo Bielsa's side need to ignite their season and haul themselves away from the drop zone. Prediction: Southampton 0 Leeds 2. Getty
  • Brentford v Chelsea (8.30pm): The Bees, like Brighton, have been a revelation so far this season. Thomas Frank's men continue to surprise and their win at West Ham before the international break was particularly impressive. Table-topping Chelsea, though, should prove a challenge too far. Prediction: Brentford 1 Chelsea 2. AFP
    Brentford v Chelsea (8.30pm): The Bees, like Brighton, have been a revelation so far this season. Thomas Frank's men continue to surprise and their win at West Ham before the international break was particularly impressive. Table-topping Chelsea, though, should prove a challenge too far. Prediction: Brentford 1 Chelsea 2. AFP
  • SUNDAY - Everton v West Ham (5pm): Two teams who should be knocking on the door of the top six come business end of the season. Rafa Benitez's summer signings have hit the ground running and even the most sceptical of Evertonians must be pleased with the team's start. The Hammers will be a good test of where they are at. Predicition: Everton 2 West Ham 1. Reuters
    SUNDAY - Everton v West Ham (5pm): Two teams who should be knocking on the door of the top six come business end of the season. Rafa Benitez's summer signings have hit the ground running and even the most sceptical of Evertonians must be pleased with the team's start. The Hammers will be a good test of where they are at. Predicition: Everton 2 West Ham 1. Reuters
  • Newcastle v Tottenham (7.30pm): A new era begins on Tyneside as Newcastle play their first game under their new Saudi-backed owners. Securing a first win of the season would be a start and expect a raucus atmosphere at St James' Park. Prediction: Newcastle 2 Spurs 1. Getty
    Newcastle v Tottenham (7.30pm): A new era begins on Tyneside as Newcastle play their first game under their new Saudi-backed owners. Securing a first win of the season would be a start and expect a raucus atmosphere at St James' Park. Prediction: Newcastle 2 Spurs 1. Getty
  • MONDAY - Arsenal v Crystal Palace (11pm): Arsenal's winning roll hit a bump in the road in their last game when they were fortunate to come away from Brighton with a point. Pressure has been eased on manager Mikel Arteta but failure to beat Palace at the Emirates and momentum will be grinding to halt. Prediction: Arsenal 3 Palace 0. Getty
    MONDAY - Arsenal v Crystal Palace (11pm): Arsenal's winning roll hit a bump in the road in their last game when they were fortunate to come away from Brighton with a point. Pressure has been eased on manager Mikel Arteta but failure to beat Palace at the Emirates and momentum will be grinding to halt. Prediction: Arsenal 3 Palace 0. Getty

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Premier League predictions: Liverpool wallop Watford, Manchester City bash Burnley

We pick out the winners and losers from the latest round of English top-flight fixtures

Gareth Cox

October 14, 2021

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With the international break out of the way, we are back with a busy week of club football in the Premier League and European competitions.

Before we get to the Champions League and Europa Leagues, we have a full Premier League programme to enjoy.

Starting the latest round of fixtures is Watford's home game against Liverpool, followed by the Aston Villa versus Wolves midlands derby at Villa Park. Leicester City then take on Manchester United at the King Power Stadium, Manchester City play host to Burnley, Norwich City face Brighton, Southampton entertain Leeds United and Brentford tackle Chelsea in London.

Sunday sees West Ham United visit Merseyside to take on Everton, while a new era kicks-off at St James' Park when Newcastle's new Saudi-backed owners see their team face Tottenham Hotspur. On Monday, it's a London derby when Arsenal battle Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium.

To see our predictions for this weekend's games, work your way through the gallery above.

Updated: October 14, 2021, 2:46 AM
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