We are in for a treat this Saturday as the English Premier League takes center stage with seven matches being played across the country.
After an eventful opening two rounds, Matchweek 3 provides another opportunity for clubs to build on great starts or get it together after a false one.
Manchester City have made a perfect start under Enzo Maresca and are currently atop the standings, followed by champions Arsenal.
Newly promoted Hull City have surprisingly collected maximum points from their opening two matches and are in third place.
Chelsea have also had an impressive start to the campaign under Xabi Alonso, with two wins leaving them in fourth ahead of the weekend fixtures.
At the other end of the table, Tottenham are still searching for their first point and first goal of the campaign, while Aston Villa have endured a difficult opening.
Both teams are rooted to the bottom of the table, with Crystal Palace, Coventry and Fulham the other teams yet to register a point.
With seven matches lined up on the day, we have a look at the top games and offer our predicted outcome for the matches.
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Newcastle United vs Bournemouth – 2:30PM – St. James’ Park
Newcastle head into this contest unbeaten after collecting four points from their opening two matches.
The Magpies began the season with a thrilling 2-2 draw against Liverpool before an impressive performance saw them beat Spurs 2-0 in North London.
They take on a Bournemouth side seeking a first win after losing 2-1 to Man City on opening weekend, before a 1-1 home draw against Everton.
The hosts are favorites as Anthony Elanga has already made an encouraging start following his summer move, while Yoane Wissa provides another attacking option.
However, Newcastle have not beaten the Cherries in the league since 2020 and were beaten 2-1 at home the last time these two sides met in April.
Prediction – Newcastle to win or draw – PLACE YOUR BET ON THIS GAME HERE!
Brentford vs Sunderland – 5PM – Gtech Community Stadium
Brentford have emerged as one of the surprise early performers of the season, opening the campaign with a 3-0 victory over Tottenham before drawing 1-1 with Leeds United.
They have also produced some impressive attacking football, while their defensive organisation has been encouraging.
Sunderland, by contrast, are still looking for their first point after they began with a 2-1 defeat at Ipswich before losing 1-0 to Fulham.
Brentford were 3-0 winners the last time they met, getting revenge after losing 2-1 in the reverse fixture.
The Bees bring a seven-game unbeaten streak into the contest, giving them the advantage here. The odds favor them to grind out a narrow win.
Prediction – Brentford to win – PLACE YOUR BET ON THIS GAME HERE!
Manchester City vs Coventry – 5PM – Etihad Stadium
City have won both of their opening Premier League games under new manager Maresca and now prepare to host Frank Lampard’s Coventry.
City defeated Bournemouth 2-1 before producing an outstanding 4-1 victory at Crystal Palace last weekend.
Coventry, meanwhile, have lost both of their opening matches without scoring a single goal.
They lost 3-0 to champions Arsenal on the opening weekend before losing 1-0 narrowly to fellow promoted side Hull City.
These sides have not played against each other in a competitive match in over two decades.
The last head-to-head encounter resulted in a 4-2 win for Man City in a Championship game in 2002.
Prediction – Manchester City to win – PLACE YOUR BET ON THIS GAME HERE!
Nottingham vs Tottenham Hotspur – 5PM – City Ground
De Zerbi has had a horrible start as Spurs boss, losing both games without scoring a single goal.
Spurs were beaten 3-0 by Brentford on the opening weekend before losing 2-0 at home to Newcastle.
Despite spending heavily during the summer, Tottenham have yet to find the attacking chemistry required to consistently threaten Premier League opponents.
They take on a crippled Nottingham side who are without a win in their last three games in all competitions.
Their only league point this season came in a pulsating 2-2 draw against Liverpool.
Nottingham have been dominant against Spurs in the recent past, beating them four out of the five times they have faced them.
Prediction – Nottingham Forest to win – PLACE YOUR BET ON THIS GAME HERE!
Hull vs Aston Villa – 7:30PM – MKM Stadium
Hull have defeated Manchester United and Coventry City to begin their Premier League return with six points from six.
Even more impressively, they have kept clean sheets in both games.
Villa on the other hand have not figured out their new system after the departure of five first team players during the summer transfer window.
Unai Emery’s side are still searching for their first point of the season after losing 4-0 to Brighton and 1-0 to Arsenal.
The hosts are on a high and this could be enough wind in their sails to make it two consecutive home wins.
Prediction – Hull City to win or draw – PLACE YOUR BET ON THIS GAME HERE!
