SATURDAY - Everton v West Bromwich Albion (3.30pm kick off UAE): While former Real Madrid man James Rodriguez was Everton's glamour summer signing, it was fellow South American Allan who made a big impression on teammates during their win at Spurs. Centre-back Michael Keane hailed the Brazilian midfielder as "a defender's dream" after the match. And Everton could find themselves some early season momentum here against a West Brom side beaten 3-0 at home by Leicester in their opener. Prediction: Everton 2 West Brom 0. Getty
SATURDAY - Everton v West Bromwich Albion (3.30pm kick off UAE): While former Real Madrid man James Rodriguez was Everton's glamour summer signing, it was fellow South American Allan who made a big impression on teammates during their win at Spurs. Centre-back Michael Keane hailed the Brazilian midfielder as "a defender's dream" after the match. And Everton could find themselves some early season momentum here against a West Brom side beaten 3-0 at home by Leicester in their opener. Prediction: Everton 2 West Brom 0. Getty
Leeds United v Fulham (6pm): Two sides freshly promoted from the Championship who both suffered defeats on the opening weekend - but only one came out of their match with heads held high. Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds gave champions Liverpool the fright of their lives at Anfield, fighting back three times before finally going down 4-3. No such comfort in defeat for Fulham as they were blown away 3-0 by Arsenal. Prediction: Leeds 3 Fulham 0. Reuters
Leeds United v Fulham (6pm): Two sides freshly promoted from the Championship who both suffered defeats on the opening weekend - but only one came out of their match with heads held high. Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds gave champions Liverpool the fright of their lives at Anfield, fighting back three times before finally going down 4-3. No such comfort in defeat for Fulham as they were blown away 3-0 by Arsenal. Prediction: Leeds 3 Fulham 0. Reuters
Manchester United v Crystal Palace (8.30pm): It turned out to be a turbulent pre-season for a couple of United players. Captain Harry Maguire was found guilty in court of various offences after an incident on holiday in Greece, while young attacker Mason Greenwood was sent home from England duty for breaking Covid-19 safety protocols. United begin their campaign a week later than most against a Palace side who kicked off with a 1-0 win against Southampton. Prediction: United 3 Palace 0. AFP
Manchester United v Crystal Palace (8.30pm): It turned out to be a turbulent pre-season for a couple of United players. Captain Harry Maguire was found guilty in court of various offences after an incident on holiday in Greece, while young attacker Mason Greenwood was sent home from England duty for breaking Covid-19 safety protocols. United begin their campaign a week later than most against a Palace side who kicked off with a 1-0 win against Southampton. Prediction: United 3 Palace 0. AFP
Arsenal v West Ham (11pm): Contrasting opening games for these two London clubs. Fresh from winning the FA Cup at the end of last season, Arsenal dispatched another English capital club in Fulham, 3-0 at Craven Cottage. West Ham had a miserable start to their campaign as they lost 2-0 at home to Newcastle. Manager David Moyes "struggled to pick any positives" from the game and admitted he needs to boost his squad with fresh faces. Prediction: Arsenal 3 West Ham 1. AFP
Arsenal v West Ham (11pm): Contrasting opening games for these two London clubs. Fresh from winning the FA Cup at the end of last season, Arsenal dispatched another English capital club in Fulham, 3-0 at Craven Cottage. West Ham had a miserable start to their campaign as they lost 2-0 at home to Newcastle. Manager David Moyes "struggled to pick any positives" from the game and admitted he needs to boost his squad with fresh faces. Prediction: Arsenal 3 West Ham 1. AFP
SUNDAY - Southampton v Tottenham (3pm): One game down and the cracks are already appearing at Jose Mourinho's Tottenham. The Portuguese has complained about his team's hectic schedule, hauled off midfielder Dele Alli at half time in their defeat to Everton and called players "lazy" and "unfit" after the match. The players' reaction at Southampton, who also lost their first game, to the public criticism by their manager will be fascinating. Prediction: Southampton 2 Spurs 2. EPA
SUNDAY - Southampton v Tottenham (3pm): One game down and the cracks are already appearing at Jose Mourinho's Tottenham. The Portuguese has complained about his team's hectic schedule, hauled off midfielder Dele Alli at half time in their defeat to Everton and called players "lazy" and "unfit" after the match. The players' reaction at Southampton, who also lost their first game, to the public criticism by their manager will be fascinating. Prediction: Southampton 2 Spurs 2. EPA
Newcastle v Brighton (5pm): While the repercussions of the failed Saudi-backed takeover bid of Newcastle continue off the pitch, the team appear to be heading in the right direction on it. The strike partnership between Andy Carroll and new boy Callum Wilson, in particular, in their win at West Ham will have given the Magpies a huge boost. Brighton emerged from their defeat to mega-spending Chelsea with pride and showed they can be a thorn in the side for even the league's top guns. Prediction: Newcastle 2 Brighton 1. PA
Newcastle v Brighton (5pm): While the repercussions of the failed Saudi-backed takeover bid of Newcastle continue off the pitch, the team appear to be heading in the right direction on it. The strike partnership between Andy Carroll and new boy Callum Wilson, in particular, in their win at West Ham will have given the Magpies a huge boost. Brighton emerged from their defeat to mega-spending Chelsea with pride and showed they can be a thorn in the side for even the league's top guns. Prediction: Newcastle 2 Brighton 1. PA
Chelsea v Liverpool (7.30pm): The game of weekend sees Chelsea, this summer's big spenders, take on champions Liverpool. Both started the season with wins - Liverpool over Leeds, Chelsea at Brighton - but will know a far bigger challenge awaits them here. Timo Werner, a £45m buy from RB Leipzig, gave fans a glimpse of his pace and attacking threat against the Seagulls. He will be hoping for a repeat of Liverpool's defensive blunders against Leeds, at Stamford Bridge. Prediction: Chelsea 1 Liverpool 2. EPA
Chelsea v Liverpool (7.30pm): The game of weekend sees Chelsea, this summer's big spenders, take on champions Liverpool. Both started the season with wins - Liverpool over Leeds, Chelsea at Brighton - but will know a far bigger challenge awaits them here. Timo Werner, a £45m buy from RB Leipzig, gave fans a glimpse of his pace and attacking threat against the Seagulls. He will be hoping for a repeat of Liverpool's defensive blunders against Leeds, at Stamford Bridge. Prediction: Chelsea 1 Liverpool 2. EPA
Leicester v Burnley (10pm): Leicester didn't show any sign of lingering disappointment after missing out on a top-four spot last season in their opening win at West Brom. A debut goal from £21m full-back Timothy Castagne was a bonus, while two penalties from Jamie Vardy a sign that the Golden Boot winner is still hungry for goals. Burnley go into their first game still hoping to bring in new players and keep a hold of West Ham target James Tarkowski. Prediction: Leicester 2 Burnley 0. AFP
Leicester v Burnley (10pm): Leicester didn't show any sign of lingering disappointment after missing out on a top-four spot last season in their opening win at West Brom. A debut goal from £21m full-back Timothy Castagne was a bonus, while two penalties from Jamie Vardy a sign that the Golden Boot winner is still hungry for goals. Burnley go into their first game still hoping to bring in new players and keep a hold of West Ham target James Tarkowski. Prediction: Leicester 2 Burnley 0. AFP
MONDAY - Aston Villa v Sheffield United (9pm): Villa have just been given a double boost by midfielder and captain Jack Grealish signing a new long-term contract and Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez joining the club for £17m. In their season opener. They take on a Sheffield United side that fell to a 2-0 home defeat to Wolves and are in desperate need of a lift - and some fresh faces of their own. Prediction: Villa 2 Sheffield United 1. AP
MONDAY - Aston Villa v Sheffield United (9pm): Villa have just been given a double boost by midfielder and captain Jack Grealish signing a new long-term contract and Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez joining the club for £17m. In their season opener. They take on a Sheffield United side that fell to a 2-0 home defeat to Wolves and are in desperate need of a lift - and some fresh faces of their own. Prediction: Villa 2 Sheffield United 1. AP
Wolves v Manchester City (11.15pm): Finishing 18 points behind champions Liverpool last season would have hurt City manager Pep Guardiola. Defensive frailties were to blame for that gap and the £41m arrival of Nathan Ake from Bournemouth should help rectify the problem. And Wolves will provide an early test for the new boy. Last season's top scorer Raul Jimenez was on target in last week's win at Sheffield United while Adama Traore's pace and power is always a danger. Prediction: Wolves 2 City 3. AFP
Wolves v Manchester City (11.15pm): Finishing 18 points behind champions Liverpool last season would have hurt City manager Pep Guardiola. Defensive frailties were to blame for that gap and the £41m arrival of Nathan Ake from Bournemouth should help rectify the problem. And Wolves will provide an early test for the new boy. Last season's top scorer Raul Jimenez was on target in last week's win at Sheffield United while Adama Traore's pace and power is always a danger. Prediction: Wolves 2 City 3. AFP

Football

Chelsea choke against Liverpool, Manchester United begin with a bang: The Premier League predictions

United to play first match of the season after sitting out last week's Match Day 1

Gareth Cox

September 19, 2020

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Week two of the new Premier League season sees every team in action, and some big-hitters will be colliding.

After the start of their campaign was delayed due to their exploits in last season's Europa League, Manchester United kick off their season against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford.

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Also playing on Saturday are Carlo Ancelotti's Everton up against West Bromwich Albion, promoted clubs Leeds United and Fulham meet at Elland Road and a London derby takes place at the Emirates with Arsenal hosting West Ham.

Sunday's fixtures kick off with Southampton against Tottenham, followed by Newcastle United facing off with Brighton. The match of the weekend sees Chelsea clash with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge, while Leicester face Burnley in the day's final match.

Aston Villa take on Sheffield United in Monday's opening game and is followed by Wolves' battle with Manchester City, who also saw the start of their season delayed after reaching the later stages of European competition in the Champions League.

To see our predictions for the upcoming matches, look through the photo gallery above and click on the arrows or swipe to look at the next image.

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UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
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Company Profile:

Name: The Protein Bakeshop

Date of start: 2013

Founders: Rashi Chowdhary and Saad Umerani

Based: Dubai

Size, number of employees: 12

Funding/investors:  $400,000 (2018) 

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(Toronto lead 3-2 in best-of-seven series)

Game 1 Raptors 118 Warriors 109

Game 2 Raptors 104 Warriors 109

Game 3 Warriors 109 Raptors 123

Game 4 Warriors 92 Raptors 105

Game 5 Raptors 105 Warriors 106

Game 6 Thursday, at Oakland

Game 7 Sunday, at Toronto (if needed)

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MATCH INFO

What: India v Afghanistan, first Test
When: Starts Thursday
Where: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengalaru

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Power: 579hp

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Bournemouth 1 Manchester City 2
Watford 0 Brighton and Hove Albion 0
Newcastle United 3 West Ham United 0
Huddersfield Town 0 Southampton 0
Crystal Palace 0 Swansea City 2
Manchester United 2 Leicester City 0
West Bromwich Albion 1 Stoke City 1
Chelsea 2 Everton 0
Tottenham Hotspur 1 Burnley 1
Liverpool 4 Arsenal 0

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LA LIGA FIXTURES

Friday Valladolid v Osasuna (Kick-off midnight UAE)

Saturday Valencia v Athletic Bilbao (5pm), Getafe v Sevilla (7.15pm), Huesca v Alaves (9.30pm), Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid (midnight)

Sunday Real Sociedad v Eibar (5pm), Real Betis v Villarreal (7.15pm), Elche v Granada (9.30pm), Barcelona v Levante (midnight)

Monday Celta Vigo v Cadiz (midnight)

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Price, base / as tested: Dh78,000 / Dh97,650

Engine: 2.5-litre in-line four-cylinder

Power: 182hp @ 6,000rpm

Torque: 244Nm @ 4,000rpm

Transmission: Continuously variable tranmission

Fuel consumption, combined: 7.6L / 100km

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Company: Verity

Date started: May 2021

Founders: Kamal Al-Samarrai, Dina Shoman and Omar Al Sharif

Based: Dubai

Sector: FinTech

Size: four team members

Stage: Intially bootstrapped but recently closed its first pre-seed round of $800,000

Investors: Wamda, VentureSouq, Beyond Capital and regional angel investors

UAE v Gibraltar

What: International friendly

When: 7pm kick off

Where: Rugby Park, Dubai Sports City

Admission: Free

Online: The match will be broadcast live on Dubai Exiles’ Facebook page

UAE squad: Lucas Waddington (Dubai Exiles), Gio Fourie (Exiles), Craig Nutt (Abu Dhabi Harlequins), Phil Brady (Harlequins), Daniel Perry (Dubai Hurricanes), Esekaia Dranibota (Harlequins), Matt Mills (Exiles), Jaen Botes (Exiles), Kristian Stinson (Exiles), Murray Reason (Abu Dhabi Saracens), Dave Knight (Hurricanes), Ross Samson (Jebel Ali Dragons), DuRandt Gerber (Exiles), Saki Naisau (Dragons), Andrew Powell (Hurricanes), Emosi Vacanau (Harlequins), Niko Volavola (Dragons), Matt Richards (Dragons), Luke Stevenson (Harlequins), Josh Ives (Dubai Sports City Eagles), Sean Stevens (Saracens), Thinus Steyn (Exiles)

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