• FRIDAY - Brentford v Brighton (11pm kick-off UAE): Brentford were guilty of smacking themselves in the face during last week's 5-1 battering at Newcastle, where three of the goals came as a direct result of defensive howlers. A good chance for only their second win in eight games here, though. Prediction: Brentford 2 Brighton 0. Reuters
    FRIDAY - Brentford v Brighton (11pm kick-off UAE): Brentford were guilty of smacking themselves in the face during last week's 5-1 battering at Newcastle, where three of the goals came as a direct result of defensive howlers. A good chance for only their second win in eight games here, though. Prediction: Brentford 2 Brighton 0. Reuters
  • SATURDAY - Leicester City v Crystal Palace (3.30pm): Relief for Palace last week as Eberechi Eze's late goal against Leeds earned Patrick Vieira's side their first league win since August 20. Leicester's 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth meant they remained bottom of the table. Prediction: Leicester 1 Palace 2. Reuters
    SATURDAY - Leicester City v Crystal Palace (3.30pm): Relief for Palace last week as Eberechi Eze's late goal against Leeds earned Patrick Vieira's side their first league win since August 20. Leicester's 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth meant they remained bottom of the table. Prediction: Leicester 1 Palace 2. Reuters
  • Fulham v Bournemouth (6pm): Five matches undefeated for Gary O'Neil at Bournemouth but still no news on whether the caretaker manager will be appointed on permanent basis. Fulham's defeat at West Ham last week was their third loss in four games. Prediction: Fulham 1 Bounrnemouth 1. Reuters
    Fulham v Bournemouth (6pm): Five matches undefeated for Gary O'Neil at Bournemouth but still no news on whether the caretaker manager will be appointed on permanent basis. Fulham's defeat at West Ham last week was their third loss in four games. Prediction: Fulham 1 Bounrnemouth 1. Reuters
  • Wolves v Nottingham Forest (6pm): Would be a shock if this turned into a goals fest at Molineux - the two teams have just 11 between them in 18 games, along with one win each. Wolves, though, are without a manager and are in a right old mess at this early stage of the season and are now facing a Midlands derby defeat at home. Prediction: Wolves 0 Forest 1. Getty
    Wolves v Nottingham Forest (6pm): Would be a shock if this turned into a goals fest at Molineux - the two teams have just 11 between them in 18 games, along with one win each. Wolves, though, are without a manager and are in a right old mess at this early stage of the season and are now facing a Midlands derby defeat at home. Prediction: Wolves 0 Forest 1. Getty
  • Tottenham v Everton (8.30pm): Spurs battled to an emotional victory at Brighton last time out with the club in mourning after the death of fitness coach Gian Piero Ventrone. Everton fell to their first defeat in six games despite taking an early lead at home to Manchester United. Prediction: Spurs 2 Everton 0. PA
    Tottenham v Everton (8.30pm): Spurs battled to an emotional victory at Brighton last time out with the club in mourning after the death of fitness coach Gian Piero Ventrone. Everton fell to their first defeat in six games despite taking an early lead at home to Manchester United. Prediction: Spurs 2 Everton 0. PA
  • SUNDAY - Aston Villa v Chelsea (5pm): Chelsea are building some momentum under Graham Potter after winning four games on the spin in all competitions. They face an Aston Vila team whose manager Steven Gerrard is finding himself under mounting pressure from disgruntled home supporters. Prediction: Villa 1 Chelsea 3. Reuters
    SUNDAY - Aston Villa v Chelsea (5pm): Chelsea are building some momentum under Graham Potter after winning four games on the spin in all competitions. They face an Aston Vila team whose manager Steven Gerrard is finding himself under mounting pressure from disgruntled home supporters. Prediction: Villa 1 Chelsea 3. Reuters
  • Leeds United v Arsenal (5pm): After beating Spurs and Liverpool in recent weeks, table-topping Arsenal are now daring to dream. Eight wins from nine games is a flying start and it would be a susprise if another three points are not on the way against a Leeds side without a victory in five games. Prediction: Leeds 0 Arsenal 3. AFP
    Leeds United v Arsenal (5pm): After beating Spurs and Liverpool in recent weeks, table-topping Arsenal are now daring to dream. Eight wins from nine games is a flying start and it would be a susprise if another three points are not on the way against a Leeds side without a victory in five games. Prediction: Leeds 0 Arsenal 3. AFP
  • Manchester United v Newcastle (5pm): Despite Newcastle having won just once at Old Trafford in the Premier League era, this is a tough one to call. United recovered from their Manchester derby humiliation to beat Everton last week, while the Magpies have won 4-1 and 5-1 in consecutive games. Prediction: United 1 Newcastle 3. AFP
    Manchester United v Newcastle (5pm): Despite Newcastle having won just once at Old Trafford in the Premier League era, this is a tough one to call. United recovered from their Manchester derby humiliation to beat Everton last week, while the Magpies have won 4-1 and 5-1 in consecutive games. Prediction: United 1 Newcastle 3. AFP
  • Southampton v West Ham (5pm): Two teams heading in opposite directions in the table. Southampton have lost four in a row while West Ham are looking to make it three league wins on the spin. Saints manager Ralph Hasenhuttl needs to rediscover the winning touch - and quickly - or his near four-year reign will soon be over. Prediction: Southampton 1 West Ham 2. PA
    Southampton v West Ham (5pm): Two teams heading in opposite directions in the table. Southampton have lost four in a row while West Ham are looking to make it three league wins on the spin. Saints manager Ralph Hasenhuttl needs to rediscover the winning touch - and quickly - or his near four-year reign will soon be over. Prediction: Southampton 1 West Ham 2. PA
  • Liverpool v Manchester City (7.30pm): Brace yourselves Liverpool, it will be a refreshed Erling Haaland they face at Anfield after the Norwegian was rested for the midweek Euro draw in Copenhagen. The Reds came out on top when the two teams met in July's Community Shield, but City are now firing on all cylinders and Haaland looks unstoppable. Prediction: Liverpool 2 City 4. AP
    Liverpool v Manchester City (7.30pm): Brace yourselves Liverpool, it will be a refreshed Erling Haaland they face at Anfield after the Norwegian was rested for the midweek Euro draw in Copenhagen. The Reds came out on top when the two teams met in July's Community Shield, but City are now firing on all cylinders and Haaland looks unstoppable. Prediction: Liverpool 2 City 4. AP

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Premier League predictions: Man City beat Liverpool, Newcastle stun Man United

We pick out the winners and losers from this weekend's English top-flight fixtures

Gareth Cox

October 13, 2022

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It is a sensational Sunday in the Premier League fixture schedule this weekend with five of the "Big Six" all in action.

The feast begins with Aston Villa playing host to in-form Chelsea, table-topping Arsenal travel to Yorkshire where they take on Leeds, Manchester United entertain Newcastle United at Old Trafford and Southampton tackle West Ham United on the south coast. Finally, Liverpool take on Manchester City at Anfield in the game of the weekend.

On Saturday, Leicester City are up against Crystal Palace at the King Power Stadium, Fulham face Bournemouth in the capital, Wolves play Nottingham Forest in a Midlands derby, before Tottenham Hotspur's home clash with Everton.

On Friday, Brentford take on Brighton in the weekend's opening fixture.

In the gallery above, you can see out predictions for all the games. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

  • PREMIER LEAGUE WEEKEND RESULTS: Saturday, October 8, 2022 - Bournemouth 2 (Billing 68', Christie 71') Leicester City 1 (Daka 10'): Cherries' caretaker manager Gary O'Neil makes it five games unbeaten with prospective new owner Bill Foley in the stands. "It's a great first day for him and I'm sure he enjoyed it," said O'Neil. "The full focus for me though is on prepping for the next one." Reuters
    PREMIER LEAGUE WEEKEND RESULTS: Saturday, October 8, 2022 - Bournemouth 2 (Billing 68', Christie 71') Leicester City 1 (Daka 10'): Cherries' caretaker manager Gary O'Neil makes it five games unbeaten with prospective new owner Bill Foley in the stands. "It's a great first day for him and I'm sure he enjoyed it," said O'Neil. "The full focus for me though is on prepping for the next one." Reuters
  • Chelsea 3 (Havertz 45+3', Pulisic 54', Broja 89') Wolves 0: Armando Broja scored his first goal for Chelsea as they coasted to victory over managerless Wolves, who had former Blues striker Diego Costa in their starting XI. "The week we've just had has been fantastic," said Chelsea manager Graham Potter. "The attitude of players has been really good. Their effort to what we've been trying to do is fantastic." PA
    Chelsea 3 (Havertz 45+3', Pulisic 54', Broja 89') Wolves 0: Armando Broja scored his first goal for Chelsea as they coasted to victory over managerless Wolves, who had former Blues striker Diego Costa in their starting XI. "The week we've just had has been fantastic," said Chelsea manager Graham Potter. "The attitude of players has been really good. Their effort to what we've been trying to do is fantastic." PA
  • Manchester City 4 (Cancelo 20', Foden 32', Mahrez 49', Haaland 65') Southampton 0: Just the one goal for Erling Haaland this weekend as City ripped apart Southampton at the Etihad taking their league tally to 33 in nine games. "The result is good, we play quite good," said manager Pep Guardiola. "Some players were not at their best but we create a lot of chances. We were solid." AP
    Manchester City 4 (Cancelo 20', Foden 32', Mahrez 49', Haaland 65') Southampton 0: Just the one goal for Erling Haaland this weekend as City ripped apart Southampton at the Etihad taking their league tally to 33 in nine games. "The result is good, we play quite good," said manager Pep Guardiola. "Some players were not at their best but we create a lot of chances. We were solid." AP
  • Newcastle United 5 (Guimaraes 21, 56, Murphy 28', Almiron 82', Pinnock og 90') Brentford 1 (Toney pen 54'): Newcastle marked a year since their takeover by a Saudi-led consortium by thrashing Brentford on Tyneside, aided by a woeful Bees defensive peformance. Magpies manager Eddie Howe said. "We had a slow start but responded to that with the first goal and that changed it for us." PA
    Newcastle United 5 (Guimaraes 21, 56, Murphy 28', Almiron 82', Pinnock og 90') Brentford 1 (Toney pen 54'): Newcastle marked a year since their takeover by a Saudi-led consortium by thrashing Brentford on Tyneside, aided by a woeful Bees defensive peformance. Magpies manager Eddie Howe said. "We had a slow start but responded to that with the first goal and that changed it for us." PA
  • Brighton 0 Tottenham Hotpur 1 (Kane 22'): England captain Harry Kane made it 12 goals in his last 12 Premier League games with the winner at Brighton. "It was a good response [to the Arsenal defeat] ... now we have the chance to play two games in our stadium, our fortress," said Spurs manager Antonio Conte. "It is important for the fans to create a good atmosphere in our next game to push us until the end." Getty
    Brighton 0 Tottenham Hotpur 1 (Kane 22'): England captain Harry Kane made it 12 goals in his last 12 Premier League games with the winner at Brighton. "It was a good response [to the Arsenal defeat] ... now we have the chance to play two games in our stadium, our fortress," said Spurs manager Antonio Conte. "It is important for the fans to create a good atmosphere in our next game to push us until the end." Getty
  • Sunday, October 9 - Crystal Palace 2 (Edouard 24', Eze 76') Leeds United 1 (Struijk 10'): A first win in five games for Palace who moved up to 15th in the table thanks to Eberechi Eze's first goal of the season. "Today wasn't pretty, but we showed different tools that we need to win football matches," said Eagles manager Patrick Vieira. PA
    Sunday, October 9 - Crystal Palace 2 (Edouard 24', Eze 76') Leeds United 1 (Struijk 10'): A first win in five games for Palace who moved up to 15th in the table thanks to Eberechi Eze's first goal of the season. "Today wasn't pretty, but we showed different tools that we need to win football matches," said Eagles manager Patrick Vieira. PA
  • West Ham United 3 (Bowen pen 29', Scamacca 62', Antonio 90+1') Fulham 1 (Pereira 5'): West Ham came out on top at the London Stadium thanks to goals from Jarrod Bowen, Gianluca Scamacca and substitute Michail Antonio. "We deserved the win," said Hammers manager David Moyes. "We started slow, maybe an impact of playing on Thursday, but we grew into the game as it went on." PA
    West Ham United 3 (Bowen pen 29', Scamacca 62', Antonio 90+1') Fulham 1 (Pereira 5'): West Ham came out on top at the London Stadium thanks to goals from Jarrod Bowen, Gianluca Scamacca and substitute Michail Antonio. "We deserved the win," said Hammers manager David Moyes. "We started slow, maybe an impact of playing on Thursday, but we grew into the game as it went on." PA
  • Arsenal 3 (Martinelli 1', Saka 45+5', pen 76') Liverpool 2 (Nunez 34', Firmino 53'): A double from Bukayo Saka helped Arsenal return to the top of the table after a thrilling win over Liverpool at the Emirates. "In the past two or three years, Liverpool have been a team we have struggled against," said Saka. "To win in front of our fans is special and it shows how much we are progressing." Reuters
    Arsenal 3 (Martinelli 1', Saka 45+5', pen 76') Liverpool 2 (Nunez 34', Firmino 53'): A double from Bukayo Saka helped Arsenal return to the top of the table after a thrilling win over Liverpool at the Emirates. "In the past two or three years, Liverpool have been a team we have struggled against," said Saka. "To win in front of our fans is special and it shows how much we are progressing." Reuters
  • Everton 1 (Iwobi 5') Manchester United 2 (Antony 15', Ronaldo 44'): United recovered from Alex Iwobi's brilliant early goal to take the points at Goodison Park with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring his first league goal of the season - and his 700th in club football. "We were quickly 1-0 down but the reaction of the team was good," said United manager Erik ten Hag. "One of our aims is to deal better with setbacks and ... It was quite impressive from our side." AFP
    Everton 1 (Iwobi 5') Manchester United 2 (Antony 15', Ronaldo 44'): United recovered from Alex Iwobi's brilliant early goal to take the points at Goodison Park with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring his first league goal of the season - and his 700th in club football. "We were quickly 1-0 down but the reaction of the team was good," said United manager Erik ten Hag. "One of our aims is to deal better with setbacks and ... It was quite impressive from our side." AFP
  • Nottingham Forest 1 (Dennis 15') Aston Villa 1 (Young 22'). Ashley Young’s spectacular strike earned Aston Villa a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest, who ended a five-game losing streak. Young struck from distance to cancel out Emmanuel Dennis’ opener as a feisty Midlands derby finished all square at the City Ground. AFP
    Nottingham Forest 1 (Dennis 15') Aston Villa 1 (Young 22'). Ashley Young’s spectacular strike earned Aston Villa a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest, who ended a five-game losing streak. Young struck from distance to cancel out Emmanuel Dennis’ opener as a feisty Midlands derby finished all square at the City Ground. AFP
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Updated: October 13, 2022, 2:25 AM
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