Premier League predictions: Brighton beat Man United, Spurs maintain super start

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

SATURDAY - Wolves v Liverpool (3.30pm UAE): Liverpool went into the international break on a high after dismantling Aston Villa 3-0 at Anfield, a win that left them just two points and two places behind leaders Manchester City. They face a Wolves side who have lost three out of four games. Prediction: Wolves 0, Liverpool 2. AFP

Aston Villa v Crystal Palace (6pm): Palace are looking like a tidy outfit under Roy Hodgson and sit seventh in the table thanks to their win over Wolves last time out. After a couple of thumping wins, Villa were given a taste of their own medicine when they were battered 3-0 at Liverpool. Prediction: Villa 2, Palace 2. Getty

Fulham v Luton Town (6pm): Fulham have not won a game since the opening weekend of the season, Luton have yet to register a single point. Sadly for the Hatters, only one of those records will be rectified at Craven Cottage. Prediction: Fulham 3, Luton 1. AP

Manchester United v Brighton (6pm): United have two wins in the bank this season but have yet to put together a convincing performance. Brighton were magnificent on the way to a thoroughly deserved victory over Newcastle before the break and look in fine fettle. Prediction: United 1, Brighton 2. AP

Tottenham Hotspur v Sheffield United (6pm): Spurs are flying high in second place thanks to their 5-2 demolition of Burnley that saw captain Son Heung-min bag an impressive hat-trick. They now face a another struggling promoted side in the Blades who have just a single point from four games. Prediction: Spurs 4, Sheffield 1. Getty

West Ham v Manchester City (6pm): Four wins from four, 11 goals scored and just two conceded - City's record so far is an ominous one for those hoping to depose them as champions. West Ham are unbeaten themselves with 10 points from a possible 12 ... but there's no stopping City. Prediction: West Ham 0, Man City 3. Getty

Newcastle United v Brentford (8.30pm): It has been a tough start to the season for the Magpies who have lost three games in a row after going up against Manchester City, Liverpool and Brighton. Brentford are unbeaten so far, albeit with only one win and three draws. Newcastle 3, Brentford 0. PA

SUNDAY - Bournemouth v Chelsea (5pm): Chelsea will be looking to pick themselves up from their home humbling by Nottingham Forest against a Bournemouth side who have taken two points from a possible 12 and are still looking for their first win under Andoni Iraola. Prediction: Bournemouth 0, Chelsea 1. Getty

Everton v Arsenal (7.30pm): The Gunners will be hoping to pick up where they left off before the international break when two late goals saw them beat Manchester United at the Emirates. Everton secured their first point of the campaign with a battling 2-2 draw at Sheffield United. Prediction: Everton 1, Arsenal 3. AFP

MONDAY - Nottingham Forest v Burnley (10.45pm): Anthony Elanga's first goal for the club earned Forest a shock win at Chelsea last time out and they will be quietly confident of building on that against Burnley. The Clarets are bottom of the table and without a point from three games. Prediction: Forest 2, Burnley 0. Getty

The international break is over and attention once again turns to club football and the return of the Premier League.

Champions Manchester City are setting the early pace having won all four of their fixtures so far and look in fine fettle with four wins out of four and the Uefa Super Cup already safely secured.

The top of the scoring charts also has a familiar look to it with City striker Erling Haaland, who finished with 36 goals last season, having already banged in six from four games – including a hat-trick against Fulham before the international break.

There are four teams level on 10 points behind City in the table with Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, West Ham United and Arsenal all having won three and drawn one from their opening matches.

At the bottom, Burnley and Luton Town prop up the rest with three defeats from three games with Everton and Sheffield United – having played one match more – both have a single point.

This week's fixture list begins on Saturday with Wolves taking on Liverpool at Molineux in the early game. Five games kick-off at 6pm UAE time: Aston Villa at home to Crystal Palace, Fulham against Luton at Craven Cottage, Manchester United versus Brighton at Old Trafford, Spurs face Sheffield United in North London and West Ham tackling Manchester City at London Stadium.

Newcastle United clash with Brentford on Tyneside in the late game.

There are two matches on Sunday that sees Bournemouth up against Chelsea on the south coast and Everton versus Arsenal at Goodison Park while Monday's game between Nottingham Forest and Burnley brings the latest round of fixtures to a close.

In the gallery above you can see out predictions for the this week's matches. To move on to the next photo click on the arrows or swipe if using a mobile device.

Last round of Premier League results

PREMIER LEAGUE WEEKEND RESULTS: Friday, Sep 1, 2023 - Luton Town 1 (Andersen 90'+2) West Ham 2 (Bowen 37', Zouma 85'): Jarrod Bowen was among the goals again as West Ham temporarily took over top spot with their third win on the spin. "It's incredibly satisfying," said Hammers manager David Moyes. "For any team you want to get a good start to the season. It makes things a lot easier and gives players more confidence." Getty

Saturday, Sep 2 - Sheffield United 2 (Archer 33', Pickford og 45'+3) Everton 2 (Doucoure 14', Danjuma 55'): Both sides picked up their first point of the campaign after an entertaining game at Bramall Lane. But Everton needed a stunning double late save from Jordan Pickford - who had earlier scored an unfortunate own goal - to prevent a fourth defeat in a row. "You think about how mad is football," said Everton manager Sean Dyche. "It would have been an injustice [had Everton lost]." Getty

Brentford 2 (Jensen 7', Mbeumo 90'+3) Bournemouth 2 (Solanke 30', Brooks 77'): A last-gasp leveller from Bryan Mbeumo maintained Brentford's unbeaten record this season while Bournemouth still await their first win under manager Andoni Iraola. "On the performance, very happy," said Bees manager Thomas Frank. "First-half was good. Second-half was fantastic." Reuters

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 02: Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with James Maddison after scoring the team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor on September 02, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley / Getty Images)

Chelsea 0 Nottingham Forest 1 (Elange 48'): Substitute Anthony Elanga scored his first Forest goal to seal a hard-fought victory at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea dominated possession but were punished for failing to take their chances, summed up by Nicolas Jackson's late miss from close range. "We are building something and it is always up and down," said Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino. "We are unlucky because I think we deserved more." Getty

Manchester City 5 (Alvarez 31', Ake 45'+5, Haaland 58', pen 70', 90'+5) Fulham 1 (Ream 33'): Champions City maintained their 100 per cent record took over top spot going into the international break as Erling Haaland scored another hat-trick and set up another goal, meaning the Norwegian now has 42 goals and nine assists from 39 Premier League appearances. City assistant manager Juanma Lillo said: "He's great at providing for other players ... he has this importance to other players, it's not just about scoring goals." AP

Brighton 3 (Ferguson 27', 65', 70') Newcastle 1 (Wilson 90'+2): A hat-trick from teenager Evan Ferguson earned Brighton, who will be playing in the Europa League this season, an impressive victory over Newcastle, who will tackle the Champions League, on the south coast. "Great performance against one of the best teams in the Premier League," said Seagulls manager Roberto De Zerbi. "I like Newcastle, they play good football but today we deserved to win." Getty

Sunday, Sep 3: Crystal Palace 3 (Edouard 56', 84', Eze 78') Wolves 2 (Hwang Hee-chan 65', Matheus Cunha 90'+6): A double from Odsonne Edouard helped Palace secure dramatic victory, with Matheus Cunha's late header proving only a consolation. Eagles manager Roy Hodgson said of Edouard: "He has got better and better, knowing how we want to try and play. He hadn't lost the technique, talent, the skill or the things that made him so big at Celtic." Getty

Liverpool 3 (Szoboszlai 3', Cash og 22', Salah 55') Aston Villa 0: A quality finish from Dominik Szoboszlai put Liverpool on their way to an easy win at Anfield, with Mohamed Salah putting aside Saudi Arabia transfer talk to put seal on win. "A top team performance," said Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. “Everybody showed up. It was a top game, the best for a while to be honest." Getty

Arsenal 3 (Odegaard 28', Rice 90'+6, Gabriel Jesus 90'+11) Manchester United 1 (Rashford 27'): Injury-time goals from Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus secured Arsenal a dramatic victory. Marcus Rashford had put United in front against the run of play only for Martin Odegaard to level within a minute. "We work and do everything we do every day for moments like this. This is sport at the top level," said Gunners manager Mikel Arteta, "it is about the small margins." Reuters