• FRIDAY - Luton Town v West Ham United (11pm UAE): West Ham secured a smash and grab 3-1 at Brighton last week, following up their victory over Chelsea by the same scoreline in style. Luton's record is played two lost two, scored one conceded seven with a third defeat on the way. Prediction: Luton 0 West Ham 2. Getty
    FRIDAY - Luton Town v West Ham United (11pm UAE): West Ham secured a smash and grab 3-1 at Brighton last week, following up their victory over Chelsea by the same scoreline in style. Luton's record is played two lost two, scored one conceded seven with a third defeat on the way. Prediction: Luton 0 West Ham 2. Getty
  • SATURDAY - Sheffield United v Everton (3.30pm): The Blades gave champions Manchester City a scare last time out before falling to a last-minute defeat - their third in three games. Everton have endured the same 100 per cent record of woe but have yet to even score a goal. Prediction: Sheff United 1 Everton 0. PA
    SATURDAY - Sheffield United v Everton (3.30pm): The Blades gave champions Manchester City a scare last time out before falling to a last-minute defeat - their third in three games. Everton have endured the same 100 per cent record of woe but have yet to even score a goal. Prediction: Sheff United 1 Everton 0. PA
  • Brentford v Bournemouth (6pm): The Bees were held at home by Crystal Palace last week but are still unbeaten having taken five points from three games. Bournemouth are yet to win a game and have just one point to their name so far. Prediction: Brentford 3 Bournemouth 1. PA
    Brentford v Bournemouth (6pm): The Bees were held at home by Crystal Palace last week but are still unbeaten having taken five points from three games. Bournemouth are yet to win a game and have just one point to their name so far. Prediction: Brentford 3 Bournemouth 1. PA
  • Burnley v Tottenham Hotspur (6pm): Spurs made it two league wins on the spin with their victory at Bournemouth on Saturday, although they fell to a midweek League Cup defeat against Fulham on penalties. Burnley have yet to record a point after two defeats in a row since returning to the top-flight. Prediction: Burnley 1 Spurs 2. AFP
    Burnley v Tottenham Hotspur (6pm): Spurs made it two league wins on the spin with their victory at Bournemouth on Saturday, although they fell to a midweek League Cup defeat against Fulham on penalties. Burnley have yet to record a point after two defeats in a row since returning to the top-flight. Prediction: Burnley 1 Spurs 2. AFP
  • Chelsea v Nottingham Forest (6pm): Raheem Strerling continued his fine start to the season with a double in Chelsea's comfortable home win over Luton last time out - Mauricio Pochettino's first victory as Blues manager. Forest fell to a defeat at Manchester United despite going 2-0 up in the first four minutes. Prediction: Chelsea 2 Forest 0. EPA
    Chelsea v Nottingham Forest (6pm): Raheem Strerling continued his fine start to the season with a double in Chelsea's comfortable home win over Luton last time out - Mauricio Pochettino's first victory as Blues manager. Forest fell to a defeat at Manchester United despite going 2-0 up in the first four minutes. Prediction: Chelsea 2 Forest 0. EPA
  • Manchester City v Fulham (6pm): Champions City made it three wins from three with a narrow victory at Sheffield United, thanks to goals from Erling Haaland and Rodri. Fulham earned a battling draw at Arsenal courtesy of Joao Palhinha's late leveller, despite going down to 10 men minutes earlier. Prediction: Man City 4 Fulham 1. Getty
    Manchester City v Fulham (6pm): Champions City made it three wins from three with a narrow victory at Sheffield United, thanks to goals from Erling Haaland and Rodri. Fulham earned a battling draw at Arsenal courtesy of Joao Palhinha's late leveller, despite going down to 10 men minutes earlier. Prediction: Man City 4 Fulham 1. Getty
  • Brighton v Newcastle United (8.30pm): The Seagulls saw their flying start to the season grind to a halt when they lost 3-1 at home to West Ham, despite enjoying 78 per cent of the possession and having 25 attempts on goal. The Magpies also had their wings clipped when they fell to a last-gasp loss at home to 10-man Liverpool. Prediction: Brighton 1 Newcastle 2. PA
    Brighton v Newcastle United (8.30pm): The Seagulls saw their flying start to the season grind to a halt when they lost 3-1 at home to West Ham, despite enjoying 78 per cent of the possession and having 25 attempts on goal. The Magpies also had their wings clipped when they fell to a last-gasp loss at home to 10-man Liverpool. Prediction: Brighton 1 Newcastle 2. PA
  • SUNDAY - Crystal Palace v Wolves (5pm): A scrappy Joachim Andersen goal earned Palace a good point at Brentford, leaving them with four points from a possible nine so far. Wolves secured victory at Everton, after starting the campaign with two defeats in a row. Prediction: Palace 1 Wolves 0. Getty
    SUNDAY - Crystal Palace v Wolves (5pm): A scrappy Joachim Andersen goal earned Palace a good point at Brentford, leaving them with four points from a possible nine so far. Wolves secured victory at Everton, after starting the campaign with two defeats in a row. Prediction: Palace 1 Wolves 0. Getty
  • Liverpool v Aston Villa (5pm): A sensational late double from substitute Darwin Nunez earned 10-man Liverpool an unlikely win at Newcastle, while Villa secured a 3-1 victory at Burnley making it seven goals and two wins from their last two matches. Prediction: Liverpool 3 Villa 2. Getty
    Liverpool v Aston Villa (5pm): A sensational late double from substitute Darwin Nunez earned 10-man Liverpool an unlikely win at Newcastle, while Villa secured a 3-1 victory at Burnley making it seven goals and two wins from their last two matches. Prediction: Liverpool 3 Villa 2. Getty
  • Arsenal v Manchester United (7.30pm): This clash at the Emirates Stadium is between two teams who are unbeaten so far this season but have yet to record a convincing performance between them. Arsenal were held to a draw at home by Fulham while United fought back from two goals down to beat Nottingham Forest. Prediction: Arsenal 1 Man United 1. AP
    Arsenal v Manchester United (7.30pm): This clash at the Emirates Stadium is between two teams who are unbeaten so far this season but have yet to record a convincing performance between them. Arsenal were held to a draw at home by Fulham while United fought back from two goals down to beat Nottingham Forest. Prediction: Arsenal 1 Man United 1. AP

Premier League predictions: No stopping Man City, Arsenal and Man United end all square


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Only three games into the Premier League season and we are already facing a halt in proceedings due to an international break.

Before the players jet out around the world to represent their respective countries, they have match day 4 of English top-flight fixtures to negotiate.

There is a familiar face setting the early pace with Manchester City, looking to make it four titles in a row, top of the pile after three wins from thee games. Pep Guardiola's side are the only team still enjoying a 100 per cent record.

Sitting below them in the table with seven points from a possible nine are West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool – who have all won their last two games – and Arsenal.

Everton are propping up the table with no wins, no points and no goals, while Sheffield United, Burnley and Luton Town have yet to record a point, although the latter two have only played two games. The Hatters kick-off this week's schedule with a home game against West Ham on Friday.

Saturday sees the Blades take on Everton at Bramall Lane in the early game, before Brentford at home to Bournemouth, Burnley versus Spurs at Turf Moor, Chelsea entertaining Nottingham Forest and Manchester City playing host to Fulham. The late match pits Brighton against Newcastle United on the south coast.

Finishing off the fixture list on Sunday is Crystal Palace versus Wolves at Selhurst Park, Liverpool's clash with Aston Villa on Merseyside and Arsenal battling Manchester United in North London.

You can see our predictions for this weekend's games in the gallery above. To view the next image, click on the arrows or swipe if on a mobile device.

Updated: August 31, 2023, 2:40 AM