• SATURDAY - Fulham v Manchester United (4.30pm UAE): A late Joao Palhinha goal earned Fulham a point at Brighton last week but the Cottagers have managed just one win in five games. United's Manchester derby thrashing by City cranks up the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag. Prediction: Fulham 1 Man United 0. Getty Images
    SATURDAY - Fulham v Manchester United (4.30pm UAE): A late Joao Palhinha goal earned Fulham a point at Brighton last week but the Cottagers have managed just one win in five games. United's Manchester derby thrashing by City cranks up the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag. Prediction: Fulham 1 Man United 0. Getty Images
  • Brentford v West Ham United (7pm): Brentford made it two wins on the spin when they defeated Chelsea in the West London derby last time out, while the Hammers fell to a second defeat in a row when they were beaten at home by struggling Everton. Prediction: Brentford 2 West Ham 1. Getty Images
    Brentford v West Ham United (7pm): Brentford made it two wins on the spin when they defeated Chelsea in the West London derby last time out, while the Hammers fell to a second defeat in a row when they were beaten at home by struggling Everton. Prediction: Brentford 2 West Ham 1. Getty Images
  • Burnley v Crystal Palace (7pm): Jordan Ayew's thumping finish was not enough to prevent Palace losing to Spurs, their second defeat in succession. Burnley have lost eight of 10 games so far this season with a ninth on the way here. Prediction: Burnley 0 Palace 2. AFP
    Burnley v Crystal Palace (7pm): Jordan Ayew's thumping finish was not enough to prevent Palace losing to Spurs, their second defeat in succession. Burnley have lost eight of 10 games so far this season with a ninth on the way here. Prediction: Burnley 0 Palace 2. AFP
  • Everton v Brighton (7pm): Dominic Calvert-Lewin's goal earned Everton a narrow win at West Ham which dragged Sean Dyche's side five points clear of the bottom three. Brighton's home draw with Fulham means they are now without a victory in four matches. Prediction: Everton 2 Brighton 2. Reuters
    Everton v Brighton (7pm): Dominic Calvert-Lewin's goal earned Everton a narrow win at West Ham which dragged Sean Dyche's side five points clear of the bottom three. Brighton's home draw with Fulham means they are now without a victory in four matches. Prediction: Everton 2 Brighton 2. Reuters
  • Manchester City v Bournemouth (7pm): City will be on a high after their Manchester derby success and are breathing down the necks of league leaders Spurs. Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola finally tasted victory at the 10th attempt after beating Burnley. Prediction: Man City 5 Bournemouth 1. Getty
    Manchester City v Bournemouth (7pm): City will be on a high after their Manchester derby success and are breathing down the necks of league leaders Spurs. Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola finally tasted victory at the 10th attempt after beating Burnley. Prediction: Man City 5 Bournemouth 1. Getty
  • Sheffield United v Wolves (7pm): Sheffield United remain rooted to the bottom of the table after conceding five at Arsenal last week and having taken one point from 10 games in total. Wolves twice fought back from a goal down to draw at home to Newcastle and are now unbeaten in five. Prediction: Sheffield United 1 Wolves 3. AFP
    Sheffield United v Wolves (7pm): Sheffield United remain rooted to the bottom of the table after conceding five at Arsenal last week and having taken one point from 10 games in total. Wolves twice fought back from a goal down to draw at home to Newcastle and are now unbeaten in five. Prediction: Sheffield United 1 Wolves 3. AFP
  • Newcastle United v Arsenal (9.30pm): A Callum Wilson double earned Newcastle a point at Wolves and the Magpies are now unbeaten in six matches. Second placed Arsenal thrashed bottom club Sheffield United 5-1 at home and remain unbeaten this season. Prediction: Newcastle 2 Arsenal 2. Getty
    Newcastle United v Arsenal (9.30pm): A Callum Wilson double earned Newcastle a point at Wolves and the Magpies are now unbeaten in six matches. Second placed Arsenal thrashed bottom club Sheffield United 5-1 at home and remain unbeaten this season. Prediction: Newcastle 2 Arsenal 2. Getty
  • SUNDAY - Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa (6pm): Forest fell to a comprehensive defeat at Liverpool last week and are without a victory since September 2. In stark contrast, Villa's victory over Luton was their fifth in six games and they sit one point and one place outside the top four. Prediction: Forest 0 Villa 2. PA
    SUNDAY - Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa (6pm): Forest fell to a comprehensive defeat at Liverpool last week and are without a victory since September 2. In stark contrast, Villa's victory over Luton was their fifth in six games and they sit one point and one place outside the top four. Prediction: Forest 0 Villa 2. PA
  • Luton Town v Liverpool (8.30pm): Luton's defeat at Aston Villa meant they remain in the bottom three having lost seven out of 10 games this season. Liverpool eased past Forest 3-0 at Anfield and sit fourth in the table having won seven out of their 10 matches so far. Prediction: Luton 1 Liverpool 4. PA
    Luton Town v Liverpool (8.30pm): Luton's defeat at Aston Villa meant they remain in the bottom three having lost seven out of 10 games this season. Liverpool eased past Forest 3-0 at Anfield and sit fourth in the table having won seven out of their 10 matches so far. Prediction: Luton 1 Liverpool 4. PA
  • MONDAY - Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea (midnight): Unbeaten Spurs remain top of table after beating Palace last week. Chelsea fell to a disappointing home defeat against Brentford which leaves them down in 11th place. Prediction: Spurs 2 Chelsea 1. Getty Images
    MONDAY - Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea (midnight): Unbeaten Spurs remain top of table after beating Palace last week. Chelsea fell to a disappointing home defeat against Brentford which leaves them down in 11th place. Prediction: Spurs 2 Chelsea 1. Getty Images

Premier League predictions: Man City and Liverpool run riot, Spurs edge out Chelsea


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We are now 10 games into the season and surprise package Tottenham Hotspur continue to set the pace.

Ange Postecoglou's side are two points clear of Arsenal and defending champions Manchester City with the two North London rivals both unbeaten so far. Liverpool are fourth, one point and one place ahead of Aston Villa.

The three newly-promoted sides currently occupy the bottom slots with Sheffield United propping up the rest having managed just one point all season. Burnley are next with four points, once place behind Luton Town who are on five.

This week's schedule starts with Fulham against Manchester United at Craven Cottage in Saturday's early game.

There are then five matches kicking off at 7pm (UAE) with Burnley playing host to Crystal Palace, Everton taking on Brighton on Merseyside, Manchester City entertaining Bournemouth and Sheffield United tackling Wolves at Bramall Lane.

Newcastle United face Arsenal at St James' Park in the late game.

Sunday starts with Nottingham Forest up against Aston Villa in the Midlands derby while Luton then battle Liverpool at Kenilworth Road. It is then derby time again on Monday when Spurs clash with Chelsea in the capital.

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

Updated: November 02, 2023, 2:47 AM