• SATURDAY - Crystal Palace v Fulham (6pm): Palace were 1-0 up until the 87th minute at Aston Villa last week before conceding three goals at the death. Fulham edged to a narrow victory over Luton but it will be the Eagles turn to do the same this time round. Prediction: Palace 2 Fulham 1. Getty
    SATURDAY - Crystal Palace v Fulham (6pm): Palace were 1-0 up until the 87th minute at Aston Villa last week before conceding three goals at the death. Fulham edged to a narrow victory over Luton but it will be the Eagles turn to do the same this time round. Prediction: Palace 2 Fulham 1. Getty
  • Luton Town v Wolves (6pm): A miserable start to the season for both so far. Luton have played four, lost four, scoring just two goals. Wolves have at least won a game but lost the other four and outplayed Liverpool for 45 minutes last week before capitulating to a 3-1 defeat in the second half. Prediction: Luton 0 Wolves 2. AFP
    Luton Town v Wolves (6pm): A miserable start to the season for both so far. Luton have played four, lost four, scoring just two goals. Wolves have at least won a game but lost the other four and outplayed Liverpool for 45 minutes last week before capitulating to a 3-1 defeat in the second half. Prediction: Luton 0 Wolves 2. AFP
  • Manchester City v Nottingham Forest (6pm): City have won seven out of seven across all competitions since losing on penalties to Arsenal in the Community Shield, although they have had to come back from a goal down in three of those matches. Forest have made a solid start losing just once in their last four games. Prediction: City 3 Forest 1. AP
    Manchester City v Nottingham Forest (6pm): City have won seven out of seven across all competitions since losing on penalties to Arsenal in the Community Shield, although they have had to come back from a goal down in three of those matches. Forest have made a solid start losing just once in their last four games. Prediction: City 3 Forest 1. AP
  • Brentford v Everton (8.30pm): Brentford fell to a narrow defeat at Newcastle last week, their only loss in five games this season. It has been a miserable start for Everton who have taken one point from a possible 15, scoring just twice, and with a potential takeover adding to the uncertainty for the blue half Merseyside. Prediction: Brentford 2 Everton 0. PA
    Brentford v Everton (8.30pm): Brentford fell to a narrow defeat at Newcastle last week, their only loss in five games this season. It has been a miserable start for Everton who have taken one point from a possible 15, scoring just twice, and with a potential takeover adding to the uncertainty for the blue half Merseyside. Prediction: Brentford 2 Everton 0. PA
  • Burnley v Manchester United (11pm): Burnley earned their first point of the season when they drew 1-1 at Nottingham Forsest on Monday. They face a United side that have lost three out of the last four games and are struggling with issues on and off the pitch. Prediction. Burnley 1 Man United 0. Reuters
    Burnley v Manchester United (11pm): Burnley earned their first point of the season when they drew 1-1 at Nottingham Forsest on Monday. They face a United side that have lost three out of the last four games and are struggling with issues on and off the pitch. Prediction. Burnley 1 Man United 0. Reuters
  • SUNDAY - Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur (5pm): A tough North London derby to call. Both teams have identical records of 13 points from a possible 15 but with Spurs enjoying a marginally better goal difference. Honours even here put plenty of goals at the Emirates. Prediction: Arsenal 2 Spurs 2. EPA
    SUNDAY - Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur (5pm): A tough North London derby to call. Both teams have identical records of 13 points from a possible 15 but with Spurs enjoying a marginally better goal difference. Honours even here put plenty of goals at the Emirates. Prediction: Arsenal 2 Spurs 2. EPA
  • Brighton v Bournemouth (5pm): The Seagulls are flying high having demolished Newcastle and Manchester United in their previous two games. Bournemouth have three draws and two defeats so far and still await their first win under manager Andoni Iraola. Prediction: Brighton 2 Bournemouth 0. Reuters
    Brighton v Bournemouth (5pm): The Seagulls are flying high having demolished Newcastle and Manchester United in their previous two games. Bournemouth have three draws and two defeats so far and still await their first win under manager Andoni Iraola. Prediction: Brighton 2 Bournemouth 0. Reuters
  • Chelsea v Aston Villa (5pm): One win from from five is not the start Mauricio Pochettino would have wanted to his Chelsea reign and last week's goalless draw at Bournemouth highlighted their lack of cutting edge up front. Villa have looked far more comfortable at home this season and their away-day blues look set to continue here, albeit only just. Prediction: Chelsea 1 Villa 0. Getty
    Chelsea v Aston Villa (5pm): One win from from five is not the start Mauricio Pochettino would have wanted to his Chelsea reign and last week's goalless draw at Bournemouth highlighted their lack of cutting edge up front. Villa have looked far more comfortable at home this season and their away-day blues look set to continue here, albeit only just. Prediction: Chelsea 1 Villa 0. Getty
  • Liverpool v West Ham (5pm): Four wins on the spin now for Liverpool having dispatched Wolves 3-1 last week following an impressive second-half display. West Ham's unbeaten record and three-game winning streak came to an end against champions Manchester City, despite the Hammers leading 1-0 at half-time. Prediction: Liverpool 3 West Ham 2. AFP
    Liverpool v West Ham (5pm): Four wins on the spin now for Liverpool having dispatched Wolves 3-1 last week following an impressive second-half display. West Ham's unbeaten record and three-game winning streak came to an end against champions Manchester City, despite the Hammers leading 1-0 at half-time. Prediction: Liverpool 3 West Ham 2. AFP
  • Sheffield United v Newcastle United (7.30pm): The Blades still await their first victory having secured just one point from five games, although all four of their losses were by a single goal. Newcastle ended their three-game losing run by beating Brentford last week, but go into the game on the back of a draining Champions League draw in Milan. Prediction: Sheffield United 1 Newcastle 2. AFP
    Sheffield United v Newcastle United (7.30pm): The Blades still await their first victory having secured just one point from five games, although all four of their losses were by a single goal. Newcastle ended their three-game losing run by beating Brentford last week, but go into the game on the back of a draining Champions League draw in Milan. Prediction: Sheffield United 1 Newcastle 2. AFP

Premier League predictions: Burnley beat Man United, Arsenal and Spurs draw derby


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No time to take a breath following a busy week first week back of European club football as we hurtle straight into another full Premier League programme.

No prizes for guessing that Manchester City still top the table having won five out of five and even less of a surprise was that Erling Haaland was again among the goals in last week's win at West Ham United.

There are three teams below City with identical records of 13 points out of a possible 15 in Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool and Arsenal.

Coming up fast below those sides are form team Brighton, fresh from their superb 3-1 win at Manchester United on Saturday.

At the bottom, pointless Luton Town still prop up the rest while Burnley, Everton and Sheffield united each have a draw to their name. Bournemouth are the only other team yet to savour a victory this season.

Saturday's schedule kicks off with three games at 6pm (UAE time) as Crystal Palace take on Fulham at Selhurst Park, Luton play host to Wolves and Manchester City face Nottingham Forest at the Etihad.

There are two late games when Brentford entertain Everton in the capital and Burnley host Manchester United.

Sunday starts off with a blockbuster North London derby with Arsenal clashing with Spurs at the Emirates Stadium, while Brighton are at home to Bournemouth, Chelsea tackle Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge and Liverpool are up against West Ham at Anfield.

The late game sees Sheffield United taking on Newcastle United in South Yorkshire.

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

Updated: September 21, 2023, 2:38 AM