The Geordies are doing well but, like just about every other side, not good enough to beat the champions. Simple as that. Away win.
ARSENAL vs LEICESTER CITY (1500)
Jose Mourinho would have been so proud of Arsenal’s bus parking last weekend. Mr Arteta would also have a good deal of pride in his side’s second half performance until so, so late on. Time to get things back on track. Home win.
BRENTFORD vs WEST HAM UNITED (1500)
Oh, FFS. Home win.
CHELSEA vs BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION (1500)
Not much between these two. Aside from territorial advantage. Should be a decent, tight game. Home win.
EVERTON vs CRYSTAL PALACE (1500)
Well, at last Everton have opened their points account for the season, but only alphabetical order keeps them off the foot of the table. Still, avoiding defeat has probably instilled a bit of confidence in Sean Dyche’s side. Palace have been a bit disappointing and are probably better than their current position suggests. Draw.
NOTTINGHAM FOREST vs FULHAM (1500)
A key relegation candidate, but Forest sit above the impressive Fulham in the table. Two impressive tacticians meet. Draw.
WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS vs LIVERPOOL (1730)
Many would have expected a lot more from Wolves so far this campaign. Instead, they’re rooted to the bottom of the table. Gary O’Neil, you’re dancing with fire, old boy. And sorry to say there’s more fire on the way today. Away win.
*SUNDAY*
IPSWICH TOWN vs ASTON VILLA (1400)
Tough one for Ipswich, but they’ve impressed with their determination. Meanwhile, Villa are just a point off leaders Man City. Only one outcome, right? Away win.
MANCHESTER UNITED vs TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR (1630)
An underwhelming start to the season for these two mid-table sides, neither of whom should be mid-table. Both managers are under pressure and will desperately want to win this – or at least to avoid defeat. Draw.
*MONDAY*
BOURNEMOUTH vs SOUTHAMPTON (2000)
Not the most tempting of Monday evening offerings. The Saints are already in trouble, although the Cherries aren’t quite out of sight. Home win.
*CHAMPIONSHIP*
West Brom remain top and today visit lowly Sheff Wed, while second-placed Sunderland go to Watford who are fighting for a play-off place. One spot below them, Oxford host Burnley. Further down the table, Millwall who sit in 18[sup]th[/sup] place with five points from six outings take on Preston. Last night, meanwhile, an early goal put Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth on the way to dispatch Luton who have had a disappointing opening to the season.
NEW v MCY
ARS V LEI
BRE V WHU
CHE v BHA
EVE v CRY
FOR v FUL
WOL v LIV
IPS v AST
MNU v TOT
BOU v SOU
