SATURDAY - Bournemouth v Leicester City (6pm kick-off UAE): Palpable relief for the Foxes on Monday when they trounced Nottingham Forest to earn their first win of the season, with England wannabe James Maddison bagging a brace. Bournemouth are unbeaten in four under caretaker manager Gary O'Neil. Prediction: Bournemouth 1 Leicester 1. Getty
SATURDAY - Bournemouth v Leicester City (6pm kick-off UAE): Palpable relief for the Foxes on Monday when they trounced Nottingham Forest to earn their first win of the season, with England wannabe James Maddison bagging a brace. Bournemouth are unbeaten in four under caretaker manager Gary O'Neil. Prediction: Bournemouth 1 Leicester 1. Getty
Chelsea v Wolves (6pm): There was victory for Graham Potter in his first league game as Chelsea manager as Conor Gallagher's late goal secured three points at Crystal Palace on Saturday. Wolves' lack of goals and points saw Bruno Lage's reign in charge come to an end after last week's defeat at West Ham. Prediction: Chelsea 3 Wolves 0. AP
Chelsea v Wolves (6pm): There was victory for Graham Potter in his first league game as Chelsea manager as Conor Gallagher's late goal secured three points at Crystal Palace on Saturday. Wolves' lack of goals and points saw Bruno Lage's reign in charge come to an end after last week's defeat at West Ham. Prediction: Chelsea 3 Wolves 0. AP
Manchester City v Southampton (6pm): On current form, it would be a major shock if reigning champions City were not celebrating another title triumph next May. Playing scintillating football, only undefeated team left in top-flight, 29 goals already and the best striker in the world at the moment in Erling Haaland. Prediction: City 4 Southampton 1. AFP
Manchester City v Southampton (6pm): On current form, it would be a major shock if reigning champions City were not celebrating another title triumph next May. Playing scintillating football, only undefeated team left in top-flight, 29 goals already and the best striker in the world at the moment in Erling Haaland. Prediction: City 4 Southampton 1. AFP
Newcastle v Brentford (6pm): A 4-1 thrashing of Fulham last week - when Miguel Almiron volleyed home a great finish - saw the Magpies earn their first win since the season's opening weekend. Brentford have gone two games without a goal since sticking five past Leeds. Prediction: Newcastle 2 Brentford 0. Getty
Newcastle v Brentford (6pm): A 4-1 thrashing of Fulham last week - when Miguel Almiron volleyed home a great finish - saw the Magpies earn their first win since the season's opening weekend. Brentford have gone two games without a goal since sticking five past Leeds. Prediction: Newcastle 2 Brentford 0. Getty
Brighton v Tottenham Hotspur (8.30pm): After last week's 3-3 draw at Liverpool, in Roberto De Zerbi's first game as manager, Brighton find themselves up against another of the 'Big Six'. After a comprehensive North London derby defeat and a frustrating Champions League draw, Spurs are in need of a victory tonic on the south coast. Prediction: Brighton 1 Spurs 3. EPA
Brighton v Tottenham Hotspur (8.30pm): After last week's 3-3 draw at Liverpool, in Roberto De Zerbi's first game as manager, Brighton find themselves up against another of the 'Big Six'. After a comprehensive North London derby defeat and a frustrating Champions League draw, Spurs are in need of a victory tonic on the south coast. Prediction: Brighton 1 Spurs 3. EPA
SUNDAY: Crystal Palace v Leeds United (5pm): While it felt like the Eagles had made progress under Patrick Vieira, their lack of points this term must a source of concern. One win from eight suggests a relegation battle is imminent. Inconsistent Leeds are without a win in four games. Prediction: Palace 2 Leeds 2. Getty
SUNDAY: Crystal Palace v Leeds United (5pm): While it felt like the Eagles had made progress under Patrick Vieira, their lack of points this term must a source of concern. One win from eight suggests a relegation battle is imminent. Inconsistent Leeds are without a win in four games. Prediction: Palace 2 Leeds 2. Getty
West Ham United v Fulham (5pm): West Ham will be looking for their second home win on the spin after last week's 2-0 victory over Wolves. Fulham will be hoping for better fortunes after their defeat to Newcastle which saw Nathaniel Chalobah sent-off, top-scorer Aleksandar Mitrovic limp off and the team lose 4-1. Prediction: West Ham 2 Fulham 1. AFP
West Ham United v Fulham (5pm): West Ham will be looking for their second home win on the spin after last week's 2-0 victory over Wolves. Fulham will be hoping for better fortunes after their defeat to Newcastle which saw Nathaniel Chalobah sent-off, top-scorer Aleksandar Mitrovic limp off and the team lose 4-1. Prediction: West Ham 2 Fulham 1. AFP
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Everton v Manchester United (10pm): An away day at Goodison Park is not the easiest way to pick yourself up after a Manchester derby humiliation, but that is what faces Erik ten Hag's United here after their 6-3 humbling at the Etihad. Everton have won two in a row and are unbeaten since August 13. Prediction: Everton 1 United 0. EPA
Everton v Manchester United (10pm): An away day at Goodison Park is not the easiest way to pick yourself up after a Manchester derby humiliation, but that is what faces Erik ten Hag's United here after their 6-3 humbling at the Etihad. Everton have won two in a row and are unbeaten since August 13. Prediction: Everton 1 United 0. EPA
MONDAY - Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa (11pm): Bottom of the table Forest have lost five games in row and manager Steve Cooper will be worried that by the time his 22 summer signings settle in, he will be looking for a new job. His Villa counterpart Steven Gerrard is also under pressure with supporter grumblings at his team and tactics growing by the week. Prediction: Forest 1 Villa 1. Getty
MONDAY - Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa (11pm): Bottom of the table Forest have lost five games in row and manager Steve Cooper will be worried that by the time his 22 summer signings settle in, he will be looking for a new job. His Villa counterpart Steven Gerrard is also under pressure with supporter grumblings at his team and tactics growing by the week. Prediction: Forest 1 Villa 1. Getty

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Premier League predictions: Arsenal edge Liverpool thriller, Man United lose again

We pick out the winners and losers from this weekend's English top-flight fixtures

Gareth Cox

October 06, 2022

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Mikel Arteta's Arsenal remain top of the Premier League pile but they have the ominous presence of Manchester City and their Norwegian goal monster looming over their shoulders.

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Manchester City dominate XI after derby demolition: Premier League team of the week

The superlatives have rightly been flying this week after Erling Haaland's latest hat-trick that helped City smash United in the Manchester derby, with the big striker's league tally now up to 14 goals in eight games.

The Gunners hold on to top spot after their own derby delight – a 3-1 home win over Tottenham Hotspur – but their lead over unbeaten City is just one point.

This weekend's fixtures kick off on Saturday with Bournemouth versus Leicester City on the south coast, Chelsea against Wolves at Stamford Bridge, Pep Guardiola's City entertaining Southampton, Newcastle United playing host to Brentford and finally Brighton's game at home to Spurs.

Sunday sees Crystal Palace tackle Leeds United at Selhurst Park, West Ham United's clash with Fulham at the London Stadium, leaders Arsenal battling Liverpool in the capital and Everton taking on Manchester United on Merseyside. Finally one game to finish off the schedule on Monday when Nottingham Forest face Aston Villa at the City Ground.

You can see our predictions for the latest round of fixtures in the gallery above. To view the next image, click on the arrows or swipe if on a mobile device.

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