• Luton registered their first win of the season at Everton last weekend but slumped to defeat against fellow promoted side Burnley in midweek and face another, much sterner, challenge against in-form Tottenham. Anything less than an away win would be a surprise. Prediction: Luton 0 Tottenham 3. Reuters
    Luton v Tottenham Saturday, 3.30pm
    Luton registered their first win of the season at Everton last weekend but slumped to defeat against fellow promoted side Burnley in midweek and face another, much sterner, challenge against in-form Tottenham. Anything less than an away win would be a surprise. Prediction: Luton 0 Tottenham 3. Reuters
    Luton registered their first win of the season at Everton last weekend but slumped to defeat against fellow promoted side Burnley in midweek and face another, much sterner, challenge against in-form T
  • Two wins and two clean sheets in their last two matches are encouraging signs for a Chelsea side who have played decently this season without the results to show. A trip to struggling Burnley should be the ideal opportunity for another confidence-boosting win, even if Vincent Kompany's side claimed their first victory on Wednesday. Prediction: Burnley 0 Chelsea 2. AP
    Burnley v Chelsea Saturday, 6pm
    Two wins and two clean sheets in their last two matches are encouraging signs for a Chelsea side who have played decently this season without the results to show. A trip to struggling Burnley should be the ideal opportunity for another confidence-boosting win, even if Vincent Kompany's side claimed their first victory on Wednesday. Prediction: Burnley 0 Chelsea 2. AP
    Two wins and two clean sheets in their last two matches are encouraging signs for a Chelsea side who have played decently this season without the results to show. A trip to struggling Burnley should b
  • A match between two sides at the wrong end of the table, Everton's profligacy continued in a disappointing home loss to then-bottom side Luton, while Bournemouth are still winless this season. Got draw written all over it. Prediction: Everton 1 Bournemouth 1. PA
    Everton v Bournemouth Saturday, 6pm
    A match between two sides at the wrong end of the table, Everton's profligacy continued in a disappointing home loss to then-bottom side Luton, while Bournemouth are still winless this season. Got draw written all over it. Prediction: Everton 1 Bournemouth 1. PA
    A match between two sides at the wrong end of the table, Everton's profligacy continued in a disappointing home loss to then-bottom side Luton, while Bournemouth are still winless this season. Got dra
  • A mixed season so far for Fulham with two wins and two draws from seven games, but it's been a real struggle for Sheffield United, who sit bottom without a win. The hosts will fancy their chances at Craven Cottage. Prediction: Fulham 2 Sheffield United 1. Getty
    Fulham v Sheffield United Saturday, 6pm
    A mixed season so far for Fulham with two wins and two draws from seven games, but it's been a real struggle for Sheffield United, who sit bottom without a win. The hosts will fancy their chances at Craven Cottage. Prediction: Fulham 2 Sheffield United 1. Getty
    A mixed season so far for Fulham with two wins and two draws from seven games, but it's been a real struggle for Sheffield United, who sit bottom without a win. The hosts will fancy their chances at C
  • United's season appears to be going from bad to worse as Erik ten Hag's side enter this match on a three-game losing run. However, Brentford have hardly hit the ground running themselves and have only won once this season. United to win, even if it might be unconvincing. Prediction: Man United 2 Brentford 1. Getty
    Manchester United v Brentford Saturday, 6pm
    United's season appears to be going from bad to worse as Erik ten Hag's side enter this match on a three-game losing run. However, Brentford have hardly hit the ground running themselves and have only won once this season. United to win, even if it might be unconvincing. Prediction: Man United 2 Brentford 1. Getty
    United's season appears to be going from bad to worse as Erik ten Hag's side enter this match on a three-game losing run. However, Brentford have hardly hit the ground running themselves and have only
  • Palace have been in good form so far and enter this match at Selhurst Park after a win at Manchester United. Forest, meanwhile, have also enjoyed some good results and sit 12th in the table. Palace should win this but Forest could be good value for a draw. Prediction: Palace 2 Forest 2. Reuters
    Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest Saturday, 8.30pm
    Palace have been in good form so far and enter this match at Selhurst Park after a win at Manchester United. Forest, meanwhile, have also enjoyed some good results and sit 12th in the table. Palace should win this but Forest could be good value for a draw. Prediction: Palace 2 Forest 2. Reuters
    Palace have been in good form so far and enter this match at Selhurst Park after a win at Manchester United. Forest, meanwhile, have also enjoyed some good results and sit 12th in the table. Palace sh
  • Brighton have been the great entertainers this season, scoring plenty of goals but conceding their fair share, too. They enter this tough match following a 6-1 drubbing at Aston Villa, and Liverpool will want to take advantage, even if the Reds are aiming to bounce back from their own defeat at Tottenham. Prediction: Brighton 1 Liverpool 3. Getty
    Brighton v Liverpool Sunday, 5pm
    Brighton have been the great entertainers this season, scoring plenty of goals but conceding their fair share, too. They enter this tough match following a 6-1 drubbing at Aston Villa, and Liverpool will want to take advantage, even if the Reds are aiming to bounce back from their own defeat at Tottenham. Prediction: Brighton 1 Liverpool 3. Getty
    Brighton have been the great entertainers this season, scoring plenty of goals but conceding their fair share, too. They enter this tough match following a 6-1 drubbing at Aston Villa, and Liverpool w
  • Two sides enjoying strong starts to the season, only one point and one place separate West Ham and Newcastle in the table. West Ham bounced back from successive defeats with a win last time out, while Newcastle are flying high following three straight league wins and a 4-1 masterclass against PSG in the Champions League. Prediction: West Ham 1 Newcastle 2. Getty
    West Ham v Newcastle Sunday, 5pm
    Two sides enjoying strong starts to the season, only one point and one place separate West Ham and Newcastle in the table. West Ham bounced back from successive defeats with a win last time out, while Newcastle are flying high following three straight league wins and a 4-1 masterclass against PSG in the Champions League. Prediction: West Ham 1 Newcastle 2. Getty
    Two sides enjoying strong starts to the season, only one point and one place separate West Ham and Newcastle in the table. West Ham bounced back from successive defeats with a win last time out, while
  • An intriguing Midlands derby sees Wolves host Villa following their impressive win over champions Manchester City. Wolves will need to be similarly impressive to beat an in-form Villa, who are riding a three-match winning run. An away win in store for Unai Emery's side. Prediction: Wolves 1 Aston Villa 3. PA
    Wolves v Aston Villa Sunday, 5pm
    An intriguing Midlands derby sees Wolves host Villa following their impressive win over champions Manchester City. Wolves will need to be similarly impressive to beat an in-form Villa, who are riding a three-match winning run. An away win in store for Unai Emery's side. Prediction: Wolves 1 Aston Villa 3. PA
    An intriguing Midlands derby sees Wolves host Villa following their impressive win over champions Manchester City. Wolves will need to be similarly impressive to beat an in-form Villa, who are riding
  • The blockbuster match of the weekend as last season's runners-up host the champions at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal reduced the gap on the leaders to a single point last time out following their easy win at Bournemouth and City's shock loss at Wolves. Should be a humdinger with honours even. Prediction: Arsenal 2 Manchester City 2. EPA
    Arsenal v Manchester City Sunday, 7.30pm
    The blockbuster match of the weekend as last season's runners-up host the champions at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal reduced the gap on the leaders to a single point last time out following their easy win at Bournemouth and City's shock loss at Wolves. Should be a humdinger with honours even. Prediction: Arsenal 2 Manchester City 2. EPA
    The blockbuster match of the weekend as last season's runners-up host the champions at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal reduced the gap on the leaders to a single point last time out following their easy win

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Arsenal and Man City all square as Chelsea claim another win: Premier League predictions

Manchester United aim to end their poor run, while Wolves and Aston Villa contest a Midlands derby

Jon Turner

October 05, 2023

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The eighth round of the 2023/24 Premier League season takes place this weekend and is headlined by a blockbuster match at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal, last season's runners-up, host champions Manchester City on Sunday evening, and a victory for the Gunners will see them climb above Pep Guardiola's leaders in the table.

City bounced back from last weekend's shock defeat at Wolves with a 3-1 win at RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Arsenal fell to a surprise loss at Lens in midweek, having eased past Bournemouth in their most recent league outing.

Last season, City did the league double over Arsenal, winning the first match at the Emirates 3-1 before an even more comfortable 4-1 victory at the Etihad in the reverse fixture. Arsenal earned a measure of revenge by beating City on penalties in the Community Shield, so a close match is expected on Sunday.

Before all of that, Luton and Tottenham get the weekend underway in Saturday's early kick-off, before Chelsea travel to Burnley aiming to build on Monday's win at rivals Fulham, and Everton welcome winless Bournemouth to Goodison Park.

Elsewhere on Saturday, Fulham host bottom side Sheffield United at Craven Cottage, and Manchester United aim to snap a three-match losing run against Brentford at Old Trafford. In Saturday's late game, Nottingham Forest travel to Crystal Palace.

On Sunday, there are three matches prior to Arsenal v City, all kicking off at the same time: Brighton host Liverpool in what should be an entertaining encounter, West Ham take on Newcastle United at the London Stadium, and Wolves and Aston Villa contest a Midlands derby at Molineux.

Check out the photo gallery above for our latest Premier League predictions. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or swipe if using a mobile device. All kick-off times UAE.

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Founded in 1985 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, the Central Veterinary Research Laboratory (CVRL) is a government diagnostic centre that provides testing and research facilities to the UAE and neighbouring countries.

One of its main goals is to provide permanent treatment solutions for veterinary related diseases. 

The taxidermy centre was established 12 years ago and is headed by Dr Ulrich Wernery. 

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Europe's top EV producers
  1. Norway (63% of cars registered in 2021)
  2. Iceland (33%)
  3. Netherlands (20%)
  4. Sweden (19%)
  5. Austria (14%)
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  7. Denmark (13%)
  8. Switzerland (13%)
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  10. Luxembourg (10%)

Source: VCOe 

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Power: 268hp at 5,600rpm

Torque: 380Nm at 4,800rpm

Transmission: CVT auto

Fuel consumption: 9.5L/100km

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Updated: October 05, 2023, 8:26 AM
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