Premier League Tips with Laura Kirk-Francis
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Time for week three, and Laura has taken a look at all six televised games this weekend for us!
Brighton & Hove Albion v Manchester City
Brighton arrive at the Etihad off the back of a 6-0 win in the Carabao Cup but having endured a tough start to the Premier League. It is unclear whether forward Georginio Rutter will be available for the game, but manager Fabian Hürzeler was bullish about Carlos Baleba staying at the club.
Manchester City’s struggles against Spurs continued last week, as they now become the side that Pep Guardiola has lost the most times to. Fans will be pondering what life may be like after Ederson, with James Trafford enduring a difficult time between the sticks already this season.
That said, if City can find their usual rhythm, it should be enough to take the three points.
- Laura's Prediction: Manchester City Win
Nottingham Forest v West Ham United
Much of the attention surrounding Nottingham Forest has been dedicated to the breakdown in relationship between owner Evangelos Marinakis and manager Nuno Espírito Santo.
On the pitch however, Forest have quietly assembled an impressive squad. The addition of Douglas Luiz last week has bolstered the midfield with significant experience, while Dan Ndoye has made an instant impact.
Things have already got ugly for West Ham this season, and it’s unclear how they can turn things around without major changes. An altercation between Jarod Bowen and a fan following their midweek defeat in the Carabao Cup is symbolic of the crisis the Hammers find themselves in, and it’s hard to see them getting anything from The City Ground this week either.
- Laura's Prediction: Nottingham Forest Win
Liverpool v Arsenal
It’s far too early in the season to say that this game is a title decider, but come May we might be looking back with a different perspective.
Liverpool’s 3-2 victory at St. James’ Park on Monday will have given them confidence, but it was a shaky performance and needed a brilliant finish by youngster Rio Ngumoha to seal the win. Liverpool’s bench continues to look slightly concerning, and it’ll be interesting to see how they execute a Plan B if (and it’s a big if) Hugo Ekitike and Mohamed Salah can’t find a way through Arsenal’s defence.
Arsenal are on a high following the signing of Eberechi Eze and their 5-0 thumping of Leeds, but they will be without attackers Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz at Anfield. Even with these injuries though, Arsenal can still field a strong front four of Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Eberchi Eze and Ethan Nwaneri.
There’s a fine line between confidence and delusion, but if Arsenal can exploit Ibrahima Konaté’s shaky start to the season, I’m backing Arsenal to take the 3 points.
- Laura's Prediction: Arsenal Win
Aston Villa v Crystal Palace
Unai Emery’s side have had a disappointing start to the season, and managed only two shots on target during their 1-0 defeat to Brentford. Fans have pointed to restrictive PSR rules for Villa’s poor start, but it is no excuse for their toothless display against Brentford.Their build-up play was lacklustre and they will be hoping for much more from new signing Evann Guessand this weekend.
Crystal Palace will be adjusting to life after Eberchi Eze following his £60m move to Arsenal. They are looking actively in the market, with rumours linking Villarreal winger Yeremy Pino to Oliver Glasner’s side.
Both managers are waiting for their first win of the campaign and a spark to truly ignite their season, but I think they’ll cancel each other out this time around.
- Laura's Prediction: Draw
Chelsea v Fulham
Chelsea looked much-improved in their 5-1 win against West Ham last week, but they hardly needed to get out of 2nd gear to beat a very sorry Hammers side. Enzo Maresca’s team are still active in the final stages of the transfer window, with Christopher Nkunku set to join AC Milan, and speculation still ongoing regarding whether Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho will end up at Stamford Bridge.
The 5-1 scoreline did flatter Chelsea, who will need to be much tighter at the back against Fulham. They earned a much deserved point against Man United on Sunday, with Emile Smith Rowe’s goal in the 73rd minute a just reward for a strong performance. But they will need to be at their best again this week when they face Chelsea.
Fulham will be a much tougher test for Chelsea than West Ham, but they should have enough to take the 3 points if they can limit their defensive lapses.
- Laura's Prediction: Chelsea Win
Leeds United v Newcastle United
Both Leeds and Newcastle come into gameweek three feeling slightly bruised and battered.
Leeds have suffered two straight losses in less than a week, including a sobering 5-0 loss at Arsenal on Saturday followed by a poor display in the Carabao Cup which saw them exit the competition to Sheffield Wednesday. Daniel Farke will need to decide whether to trust in Joel Piroe to deliver goals for his side after a difficult start to life in the Premier League.
Newcastle will be without Anthony Gordon, who saw red for a rash challenge on Virgil Van Dijk on Monday, as well as injuries to Joelinton and Sandro Tonali which may see them miss Saturday’s game. Having come back from 2-0 against the Champions the spirit and intensity was clear from Eddie Howe’s side, and they will need to bring this energy to what will be another intense evening at Elland Road.
Despite their injuries, Newcastle look like they have too much for Leeds to contain.
- Laura's Prediction: Newcastle Win
Premier League Games This Week
The Premier League roars back this weekend, starting Friday night as defending champions Liverpool host Bournemouth under the lights at Anfield.
Saturday delivers a mouthwatering clash between Aston Villa and Newcastle, before Sunday serves up a heavyweight showdown at Old Trafford as Manchester United take on Arsenal.
It's a blockbuster opening weekend guaranteed to set the season alight.
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