• Manchester United's Marcus Rashford celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford stadium, in Manchester, England, Monday, Aug 22, 2022. (AP Photo / Dave Thompson)
    Manchester United's Marcus Rashford celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford stadium, in Manchester, England, Monday, Aug 22, 2022. (AP Photo / Dave Thompson)
  • Brentford v Everton (6pm): With one point from their opening three games, key striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin injured again and young forward Anthony Gordon unsettled by transfer talk, all is not well for Everton and manager Frank Lampard. And they can expect further pain up against the Bees in London. Prediction: Brentford 3 Everton 1. Getty
    Brentford v Everton (6pm): With one point from their opening three games, key striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin injured again and young forward Anthony Gordon unsettled by transfer talk, all is not well for Everton and manager Frank Lampard. And they can expect further pain up against the Bees in London. Prediction: Brentford 3 Everton 1. Getty
  • Brighton v Leeds (6pm): Both teams have started the season well, taking seven points from a possibe nine and claiming the scalps of a couple of the Big Six along the way - Brighton winning at Manchester United on the opening weekend, while Leeds walloped Chelsea last Sunday. Prediction: Brighton 1 Leeds 1. EPA
    Brighton v Leeds (6pm): Both teams have started the season well, taking seven points from a possibe nine and claiming the scalps of a couple of the Big Six along the way - Brighton winning at Manchester United on the opening weekend, while Leeds walloped Chelsea last Sunday. Prediction: Brighton 1 Leeds 1. EPA
  • Chelsea v Leicester (6pm): A chance for big-spending Chelsea to bounce back quickly after their disastrous 3-0 defeat at Leeds. Leicester - with just a point on the board - are struggling on the pitch and could lose key players Wesley Fofana and Youri Tielemans before the transfer window closes. Prediction: Chelsea 3 Leicester 0. Reuters
    Chelsea v Leicester (6pm): A chance for big-spending Chelsea to bounce back quickly after their disastrous 3-0 defeat at Leeds. Leicester - with just a point on the board - are struggling on the pitch and could lose key players Wesley Fofana and Youri Tielemans before the transfer window closes. Prediction: Chelsea 3 Leicester 0. Reuters
  • Liverpool v Bournemouth (6pm): Could be another messy one for Bournemouth coming hot on the heels of their 3-0 home defeat against Arsenal last week. Liverpool, stung by their loss at Manchester United, will be looking to take their frustrations out on Scott Parker's men and secure their first win of the campaign. Prediction: Liverpool 4 Bournemouth 1. AFP
    Liverpool v Bournemouth (6pm): Could be another messy one for Bournemouth coming hot on the heels of their 3-0 home defeat against Arsenal last week. Liverpool, stung by their loss at Manchester United, will be looking to take their frustrations out on Scott Parker's men and secure their first win of the campaign. Prediction: Liverpool 4 Bournemouth 1. AFP
  • Manchester City v Crystal Palace (6pm): City manager Pep Guardiola said last week's thrilling 3-3 draw at Newcastle showed how "difficult" the Premier League has become and Palace will hammer home that point at the Etihad. The reigning champions should take the honours in the end, but not without a fight against the Eagles. Prediction: City 2 Palace 1. Getty
    Manchester City v Crystal Palace (6pm): City manager Pep Guardiola said last week's thrilling 3-3 draw at Newcastle showed how "difficult" the Premier League has become and Palace will hammer home that point at the Etihad. The reigning champions should take the honours in the end, but not without a fight against the Eagles. Prediction: City 2 Palace 1. Getty
  • Arsenal v Fulham (8.30pm): The Gunners set their sights on maintaining their 100 per cent record in this London derby at the Emirates. They impressively blew away Bournemouth last Saturday on the south coast but should find Fulham, and their in-form striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, trickier opposition. Prediction: Arsenal 3 Fulham 2. AFP
    Arsenal v Fulham (8.30pm): The Gunners set their sights on maintaining their 100 per cent record in this London derby at the Emirates. They impressively blew away Bournemouth last Saturday on the south coast but should find Fulham, and their in-form striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, trickier opposition. Prediction: Arsenal 3 Fulham 2. AFP
  • SUNDAY - Aston Villa v West Ham (5pm): It has been a miserable start for West Ham who have yet to score a goal or win a point in their opening three games, leaving manager David Moyes "concerned" about their plight. Villa have also struggled, falling to disappointing defeats at Bournemouth and Palace. Prediction: West Ham 2 Villa 2. Reuters
    SUNDAY - Aston Villa v West Ham (5pm): It has been a miserable start for West Ham who have yet to score a goal or win a point in their opening three games, leaving manager David Moyes "concerned" about their plight. Villa have also struggled, falling to disappointing defeats at Bournemouth and Palace. Prediction: West Ham 2 Villa 2. Reuters
  • Wolves v Newcastle (5pm): The Magpies came close to beating the champions last Sunday, letting slip a 3-1 lead but giving Manchester City a real fright at St James' Park. Wolves are next up at Molinuex, with Bruno Lage's men having secured just one point from three games. Prediction: Wolves 0 Newcastle 2. AP
    Wolves v Newcastle (5pm): The Magpies came close to beating the champions last Sunday, letting slip a 3-1 lead but giving Manchester City a real fright at St James' Park. Wolves are next up at Molinuex, with Bruno Lage's men having secured just one point from three games. Prediction: Wolves 0 Newcastle 2. AP
  • Nottingham Forest v Tottenham Hotspur (7.30pm): Antonio Conte's Spurs showed last week they have the vital knack of grinding out wins after their 1-0 victory over Wolves, courtesy of Harry Kane's header. Newly-promoted Forest have improved after their opening defeat at Newcastle, taking four points from their next two games. Prediction: Forest 1 Spurs 2
    Nottingham Forest v Tottenham Hotspur (7.30pm): Antonio Conte's Spurs showed last week they have the vital knack of grinding out wins after their 1-0 victory over Wolves, courtesy of Harry Kane's header. Newly-promoted Forest have improved after their opening defeat at Newcastle, taking four points from their next two games. Prediction: Forest 1 Spurs 2

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Premier League predictions: momentum for Manchester United, Arsenal maintain winning start

We pick out the winners and losers from Matchday 4 in the English top-flight

Gareth Cox

August 25, 2022

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We are three games into the new Premier League season and just one team has managed to maintain a 100 per cent winning record.

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are sitting pretty at the top of the league having beaten Crystal Palace, Leicester City and Bournemouth in their opening fixtures, scoring nine goals and conceding just two along the way.

At the other end of the table, West Ham United also have a perfect record, ablet one manager David Moyes will want to end quickly – the Hammers are without a point or even a goal from their opening matches.

First up in this week's fixtures are Southampton and Manchester United on the south coast, with Eric ten Hag's side looking to build on Monday night's victory at home to Liverpool.

Brentford face Everton in London, Brighton entertain Leeds United, Chelsea take on Leicester City at Stamford Bridge, Liverpool are up against Bournemouth on Merseyside and champions Manchester City play host to Crystal Palace.

Arsenal's home game against London rivals Fulham brings a busy day's action to a close.

Sunday sees three games taking place in the Midlands, with Aston Villa taking on West Ham, Wolves facing Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest tackling Tottenham Hotspur.

You can see our predictions for the latest round of fixtures in the gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

Gallery: last weekend's Premier League results

  • PREMIER LEAGUE WEEKEND RESULTS: Saturday, August 20 - Tottenham Hotspur 1 (Kane 64') Wolves 0: Harry Kane headed gome his 250th goal for Spurs as they took over at the top of the league ... for a few hours at least. Spurs manager Antonio Conte on Kane: "I know very well that Harry would like to exchange his personal achievements for a trophy and he is working very hard for this." Getty
    PREMIER LEAGUE WEEKEND RESULTS: Saturday, August 20 - Tottenham Hotspur 1 (Kane 64') Wolves 0: Harry Kane headed gome his 250th goal for Spurs as they took over at the top of the league ... for a few hours at least. Spurs manager Antonio Conte on Kane: "I know very well that Harry would like to exchange his personal achievements for a trophy and he is working very hard for this." Getty
  • Crystal Palace 3 (Zaha 7', 58', Mateta 71') Aston Villa 1 (Watkins 5'): A Wilfried Zaha double - with Jean-Philippe Mateta grabbing the other a minute after coming on as a substitute - helped Palace come back from a goal down against Steven Gerrard's Villa. Palace manager Patrick Vieira said: "From the first minute until the last we played with a lot of intensity and I was really proud of the players." Reuters
    Crystal Palace 3 (Zaha 7', 58', Mateta 71') Aston Villa 1 (Watkins 5'): A Wilfried Zaha double - with Jean-Philippe Mateta grabbing the other a minute after coming on as a substitute - helped Palace come back from a goal down against Steven Gerrard's Villa. Palace manager Patrick Vieira said: "From the first minute until the last we played with a lot of intensity and I was really proud of the players." Reuters
  • Everton 1 (Gray 88') Nottingham Forest 1 (Johnson 81'): Demarai Gray's late goal earned Everton their first point of the season to deny newly-promoted Forest their second win on the spin. Everton manager Frank Lampard said: "When you have 19 shots at home you expect to see more than one goal. You need someone with a bit of composure in that moment to be clinical." Getty
    Everton 1 (Gray 88') Nottingham Forest 1 (Johnson 81'): Demarai Gray's late goal earned Everton their first point of the season to deny newly-promoted Forest their second win on the spin. Everton manager Frank Lampard said: "When you have 19 shots at home you expect to see more than one goal. You need someone with a bit of composure in that moment to be clinical." Getty
  • Fulham 3 (De Cordova-Reid 1', Joao Palhinha 20', Mitrovic 90') Brentford 1 (Norgaard 44', Toney 71'): A late header from Aleksandar Mitrovic secured the London-derby bragging rights for Fulham who remain unbeaten from three games. Cottagers manager Marco Silva said: "We're pleased with how we've started the season, but we could even have had - and obviously would have wanted - more points." Getty
    Fulham 3 (De Cordova-Reid 1', Joao Palhinha 20', Mitrovic 90') Brentford 1 (Norgaard 44', Toney 71'): A late header from Aleksandar Mitrovic secured the London-derby bragging rights for Fulham who remain unbeaten from three games. Cottagers manager Marco Silva said: "We're pleased with how we've started the season, but we could even have had - and obviously would have wanted - more points." Getty
  • Leicester City 1 (Maddison 54') Southampton 2 (Adams (68', 84'): James Maddison's superb free-kick was not enough to earn Leicester their first win of the season as a brace from substitute Che Adams saw the Saints seal all three points. Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl said: "After the goal we saw we had nothing to lose and the guys stepped up. We played some fantastic football. AP
    Leicester City 1 (Maddison 54') Southampton 2 (Adams (68', 84'): James Maddison's superb free-kick was not enough to earn Leicester their first win of the season as a brace from substitute Che Adams saw the Saints seal all three points. Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl said: "After the goal we saw we had nothing to lose and the guys stepped up. We played some fantastic football. AP
  • Bournemouth 0 Arsenal 3 (Odegaard 5' 11', Saliba 54'): An early double from captain Martin Odegaard put Arsenal on the road to victory - and the top of the table - while William Saliba curled home a stunning third goal. Gunners manager Mikel Arteta said: "We were dominant, precise. The two goals gave us a lot of confidence. Winning makes life completely different. The atmosphere is good. The unity is incredible." Getty
    Bournemouth 0 Arsenal 3 (Odegaard 5' 11', Saliba 54'): An early double from captain Martin Odegaard put Arsenal on the road to victory - and the top of the table - while William Saliba curled home a stunning third goal. Gunners manager Mikel Arteta said: "We were dominant, precise. The two goals gave us a lot of confidence. Winning makes life completely different. The atmosphere is good. The unity is incredible." Getty
  • Sunday, August 21 - Leeds United 3 (Aaronson 33', Rodrigo 37', Harrison 69') Chelsea 0: An error from Blues goalkeeper Edouard Mendy gifted Brenden Aaronson the opening goal and Kalidou Koulibaly was sent off late on in front of a raucous Elland Road crowd. Leeds manager Jesse Marsch said: "I love it here, I love our fans, our club. You have to enjoy it, this business is not easy." Reuters
    Sunday, August 21 - Leeds United 3 (Aaronson 33', Rodrigo 37', Harrison 69') Chelsea 0: An error from Blues goalkeeper Edouard Mendy gifted Brenden Aaronson the opening goal and Kalidou Koulibaly was sent off late on in front of a raucous Elland Road crowd. Leeds manager Jesse Marsch said: "I love it here, I love our fans, our club. You have to enjoy it, this business is not easy." Reuters
  • West Ham United 0 Brighton 2 (Mac Allister pen 22', Trossard 66'): Brighton scored two goals from their only two shots on target at the London Stadium to leave West Ham without a goal or point this season. Hammers manager David Moyes said: "We are struggling a bit for goals. We're aware we are not as free-flowing as we have been. I am concerned, but also I'm having to bed people in." AFP
    West Ham United 0 Brighton 2 (Mac Allister pen 22', Trossard 66'): Brighton scored two goals from their only two shots on target at the London Stadium to leave West Ham without a goal or point this season. Hammers manager David Moyes said: "We are struggling a bit for goals. We're aware we are not as free-flowing as we have been. I am concerned, but also I'm having to bed people in." AFP
  • Newcastle United 3 (Almiron 28', Wilson 39', Trippier 54') Manchester City 3 (Gundogan 5', Haaland 61', Silva 64'): City fought back from 3-1 down to earn a point after a pulsating match at St James' Park that saw Magpies captain Kieran Trippier score a brilliant free-kick and have a red card overturned. City manager Pep Guardiola said: "Proper football game. To see the team fight to the end is enough." Reuters
    Newcastle United 3 (Almiron 28', Wilson 39', Trippier 54') Manchester City 3 (Gundogan 5', Haaland 61', Silva 64'): City fought back from 3-1 down to earn a point after a pulsating match at St James' Park that saw Magpies captain Kieran Trippier score a brilliant free-kick and have a red card overturned. City manager Pep Guardiola said: "Proper football game. To see the team fight to the end is enough." Reuters
  • Monday, August 22 - Manchester United 2 (Sancho 16', Rashford 53') Liverpool 1 (Salah 81'): Erik ten Hag dropped captain Harry Maguire and Cristiano Ronaldo for the game but earned his first Premier League win as United manager. Ten Haag said: "I enjoyed it from the first minute, it was such a big fight. Both teams made a huge performance and it was a great night especially for the Manchester United fans." AFP
    Monday, August 22 - Manchester United 2 (Sancho 16', Rashford 53') Liverpool 1 (Salah 81'): Erik ten Hag dropped captain Harry Maguire and Cristiano Ronaldo for the game but earned his first Premier League win as United manager. Ten Haag said: "I enjoyed it from the first minute, it was such a big fight. Both teams made a huge performance and it was a great night especially for the Manchester United fans." AFP
Updated: August 25, 2022, 2:53 AM
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