Premier League predictions: Gameweek 3
It's been a busy few days in football with the European draw and Friday night to transfer It's deadline day coverage that keeps fans glued to their phones, but the action on the pitch takes center stage shortly after Gameweek 3 of the 2024/24 Premier League season kicks off.
Clubs will no longer be able to add to their squad after the summer window agonizingly closed, with the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal all hoping to have done enough to achieve their goals this season.
It's the clash between United and Liverpool that will attract most of the attention on Sunday, but there are more exciting games taking place elsewhere across the Premier League.
Here we are 90 min Gameweek 3 predictions.
Saturday 31 August
Starting things off on Saturday lunch time is there Arsenalwho were delighted with their statement win at Aston Villa last week. The Gunners have won twice from two games and will put their 100% record on the line for the playoffs Brighton & Hove Albionwho have picked up six points so far, they just knocked down Manchester United in a spectacular way.
Brentford could make life difficult for their hosts at Anfield last week but they will enjoy a more open game if Southampton visit the Gtech Community Stadium. The Saints are one of five teams yet to register a point and only one of two are yet to score.
Another side Evertonwho left London with their tails between their legs last weekend after being beaten by Tottenham Hotspur. Things must change quickly for Sean Dyche's Toffees, who will be hoping that an uptick in form arrives Bournemouth board at Goodison Park. The Cherries were unfortunately denied a win at Newcastle last week.
It was a great start to life on the high plane Ipswich Townwho had to face the country's giants Manchester City and Liverpool when they were promoted to the Championship. They have conceded six goals so far and could concede a few more in their campaign Fulhamwho picked up their first win in Gameweek 2.
Leicester City they were the ones who lost at Craven Cottage and the Foxes still feel they are back in the Premier League. Their information will be reviewed by Aston Villa a team that will want to end their chances better this week after finding out their upcoming Champions League opponents.
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo took charge of 199 games as Wolves and will no doubt receive a warm welcome from the visiting faithful at the City Ground. It has to be a strong and to the point issue.
Saturday evening's game sees the reigning champions Manchester City visit West Ham United. Pep Guardiola's side have won the last four meetings between the two sides and have not lost to the Hammers in the league since 2015.
Start time (BST) |
Repair |
Prediction |
---|---|---|
12:30 |
Arsenal vs Brighton |
3-1 |
15:00 |
Brentford vs Southampton |
2-0 |
15:00 |
Everton vs Bournemouth |
1-1 |
15:00 |
Ipswich vs Fulham |
1-2 |
15:00 |
Leicester vs Aston Villa |
1-2 |
15:00 |
Nottingham Forest vs Wolves |
1-1 |
17:30 |
West Ham vs Man City |
1-3 |
Sunday 1 September
Sunday's action kicks off with two games at 13:30 (BST). One of them is a bad trip to St James' Park Tottenham Hotspurwho have lost their last two away games Newcastle United 10-1 on aggregate.
Chelsea he stole the show last weekend as Noni Madueke and Cole Palmer gave the Blues a big win over Wolves but Enzo Maresca's side must show consistency, starting by tackling them. The Crystal Palace. The Eagles denied Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi but now need to get points on the board after two defeats.
Manchester United again Liverpool he put in a couple of stunning displays at Old Trafford last season, with the Red Devils ending up in the FA Cup. However, the Merseysiders now have a Dutchman in Arne Slot and have won their first two games under him with little difficulty.
Start time (BST) |
Repair |
Prediction |
---|---|---|
13:30 |
Newcastle vs Tottenham |
2-2 |
13:30 |
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace |
2-1 |
16:00 |
Man Utd vs Liverpool |
2-2 |
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