Wolverhampton vs. Liverpool

H2H: W4 D3 L15

Fab: Wolves have been struggling this season, only one win in four, and will no doubt have been relieved the international break came when it did. But it’s back to business and they have to start getting some positive results on the board. Only problem is that they entertain a high-flying Liverpool side who are yet to taste defeat this season. Word of caution for the visitors though – they failed to win in all of their travels last season when it was an early kick off. That said, any chance of a Wolves upset hinges on them keeping a clean sheet, and I don’t think they will.

Prediction: 1-2

Bobo: A really interesting match between a team that is still not convincing (ah, but this could describe both teams) so I will just stop there. Liverpool have all the firepower they need to assault this Wolves side. This Wolves side seems quite stable and has the potential to hold on for a point. However, I think the Reds might just be too good for them.

Prediction: 0-2

Aston Villa vs. Crystal Palace

H2H: W9 D7 L8

Fab: As I have highlighted before, you just never know what to expect with this current Villa side. They blow hot and cold a little bit too much. Then again, they are at home against a Palace side that doesn’t travel well so barring a miracle, I think the hosts will see out this one.

Prediction: 3-1

Bobo: The pick of the week in my opinion. Two really exciting teams this season. This should make for an interesting match. Villa are looking dangerous and the Eagles have their moments. Both teams are playing some good and exciting football and there is no reason this should not be a good game. At the moment, it seems that Villa have the better team and the higher chance of winning.

Prediction: 3-1

Fulham vs. Luton

H2H: W2 D2 L0

Fab: Fulham were on the end of a 5-1 pasting at Man City last time out, but probably it’s something a side like theirs will have accepted – an occasional thrashing at the hands of a vastly superior side. In that vein, they should prove to be an equally superior side to Luton, who are yet to put points on the board so far. All indications point to a professional job by the Cottagers with minimal fuss.

Prediction: 3-0

Bobo: Fulham are another exciting team to watch this season after their brilliant run last season. They will want to pick up the points against a still-settling Luton team. I expect that they will.

Prediction: 3-1

Manchester United vs. Brighton

H2H: W9 D1 L5

Fab: United may have acquired the unflattering moniker ‘Statement FC’ following the number of statements the club has had to release concerning disciplinary issues regarding their players, but they’ll have to dole out an even bigger statement if they are to beat Brighton. The home side will be missing both Antony and Jadon Sancho and it will be interesting to see how they compensate in attack. The Seagulls come into this clash after that brilliant demolition of Newcastle and confidence is surely sky high. United lost in dramatic fashion at Arsenal and another loss here will put them in severe danger of drifting further behind the top hitters so early in the season.

Prediction: 1-2

Bobo: A difficult test for the Red Devils. The Seagulls have shown what they are capable of but the Hammers also showed how to stop them. It is difficult to predict which Manchester United will turn up. However, all the Seagulls have to do is be at their best and focus on defending the transition play from the Devils. Brighton may just come away with another win because they seem just a bit better organized at the moment.

Prediction: 1-3

Tottenham Hotspur vs. Sheffield United

H2H: W5 D4 L4

Fab: Ange Postecoglu is fresh from winning the August Manager of the Month award so to say he’s enjoying the start to life in England is an understatement. And what is more, I don’t see that changing any soon with the visit of the Blades. The good times keep rolling for the Spurs.

Prediction: 2-0

Bobo: I think that Spurs will do really well this season. They have a manager who is just focused on his football and a team with players who want to come out of the Harry Kane shadow. Sheffield have shown some moments of brilliance but they will need more than that to come away with anything here. I think Spurs will be too strong for them.

Prediction: 3-0

West Ham United vs. Manchester City

H2H: W10 D9 L33

Fab: Fancy City to drop their first points of the season? I strongly do, yeah. The Hammers have started their season well and made shrewd acquisitions. City did steamroll Fulham in the last fixture and just maybe are beginning to get into their devastating form. One thing though, the London Stadium can be a difficult place to go and this looks like one of those occasions. I’ll go for an entertaining high scoring draw.

Prediction: 3-3

Bobo: The Hammers have definitely had a good start to the season. They are still unbeaten and they can boast that impressive win against the high-flying and at the time, seemingly unstoppable Brighton. They will feel that they can achieve a lot even against the best team in England, and probably globally. I think this may be the end of City’s perfect winning run. The Hammers can get a point at home.

Prediction: 1-1

Newcastle United vs. Brentford

H2H: W3 D1 L1

Fab: At the start of the season, I’d have comfortably proclaimed a Newcastle win in this one, but ever since their dazzling opening day win at home to Villa, everything has gone south so fast. Granted, the opposition the Magpies have faced in those three losses have been of a high quality. Brentford themselves are no pushovers – indeed, they are still unbeaten this season. This is the start of a massive week for the Toon as on Tuesday they face AC Milan at the grand old cauldron of the San Siro in the Champions League. They will therefore want to go in to that with some confidence. Brentford will make it difficult, but for some reason Newcastle will just about grind out the win.

Prediction: 2-1

Bobo: The Toon have all the tools to still do really well this season. However, things just seem to not be working for them. The impression from Brentford is that they are a team who will not give up under any circumstance. This makes for a very interesting match. I think that the teams are highly likely to share the spoils here.

Prediction: 2-2

Bournemouth vs. Chelsea

H2H: W4 D1 L10

Fab: We thought Chelsea had finally turned the corner when they beat Luton but how wide off the mark that thinking was as soon enough Nottingham Forest brought them back to earth. That should give the Cherries every reason to believe that they can get their first league win of the season, but they will have to be at their ruthless best – Chelsea are still a good team, after all.

Prediction: 1-0

Bobo: The Cherries are exciting though inconsistent and Chelsea are definitely consistent in their point-dropping though this is surprising when you look at the numbers. Could the break have given the Chelsea management the time needed to address their issues? I think not and I think it will be a good chance for Bournemouth to pick up some three points at home.

Prediction: 2-1

Everton vs. Arsenal

H2H: W12 D14 L38

Fab: It used to be Stoke that were Arsenal’s bogey team. Now Everton have firmly grasped that mantle. It is indeed 6 years since the Gunners last registered a win at Goodison Park and that doesn’t make for good reading. The Toffees are winless this season and have just acquired new ownership, the 777 Partners (new owner bounce, anyone?). Everything points to Everton winning like they always do in this fixture and that’s why I’m going with Arsenal breaking their duck.

Prediction: 1-2

Bobo: What is the best team to play when you desperately need a win or if you are a debutant and want a goal or if you are a striker on a goal drought? The answer to all those is Arsenal. The Gunners have a history of performing poorly against teams on a bad run. However, I think the Arsenal this season is a different team and they should get the business done here. I’ll boldly predict three points though I am highly likely to regret this decision.

Prediction: 1-3

Nottingham Forest vs. Burnley

H2H: W2 D2 L6

Fab: Life back in the big time is proving rather tumultuous for Burnley and it doesn’t help that their next fixture is at of all places, the City Ground on a Monday night. And of course, Forest are having a decent season so the Clarets’ search for redemption will continue.

Prediction: 2-1

Bobo: Forest have been so impressive this season. A real surprise for me. They have the ability to score goals and this is working well for them. Burnley are yet to settle in the premier league. I think Forest will take advantage of this and get some important three points.

Prediction: 3-1