The Ersatz Coffee Weekend Football Thread - One Week Only
Posted: 20 Sep 2025, 08:43
Saturday 20 September
Liverpool vs Everton
David Moyes makes a 23[sup]rd[/sup] attempt to win a game at Anfield and upset the Premier League’s only 100% record in the process. Liverpool’s flawless start to the campaign has not been totally convincing with a reliance on added time winners. Dey do do dat dough, don't dey dough?
Home win.
Burnley vs Nottingham Forest
Big Ange looking to kick start his Forest career following a heavy defeat to Arsenal and an embarrassing EFL cup exit at Swansea. Burnley huffed and puffed to defeat last week against Liverpool without a single shot on target.
Draw.
Brighton vs Tottenham
Tottenham will find greater resistance to their set piece bullying from Brighton than offered by West Ham last Saturday. The Seagulls for all their scouting prowess are still constrained by having no better option than Stan Welbeck (and mind the closing doors).
Away win.
West Ham vs Crystal Palace
All eyes will be on Potters team selection as he chases a rare win at the London Stadium. Who will play in goal, will he bother with a striker and have we seen the last of JWP. Palace are unbeaten but haven’t found goals easy to come by. A perfect opportunity for them to find their shooting boots.
Away win.
Wolves vs Leeds
A relegation six pointer as pointless Wolves host the powder puff attacking threat of Leeds United. Norman Hunter and Billy Bremner will be turning in their graves.
Home win.
Manchester United vs Chelsea
Ruben Amorin joins a long list of under fire managers at Old Trafford. His stubbornness could easily be mistaken for the hope of getting the sack. Chelsea are unbeaten but it is clear they are nowhere near as good as their 5-1 win at West Ham might have led them to believe.
Draw
Sunday 21 September
Fulham vs Brentford
This match will be played in west London. Marco Silva will be unhappy with some of the referee’s decisions.
Home win
Sunderland vs Aston Villa
Sunderland have made a better-than-expected start to life back in the top flight but are likely to sink back down to the danger zone as the season progresses. Aston Villa are still without a Premier League goal but will hope to kick start their season this weekend.
Away win
Bournemouth vs Newcastle
Bournemouth have enjoyed a tremendous start despite losing half a team thanks to the inspired coaching of Andoni Iraola. What chance him replacing Eddie Howe at Newcastle sometime in the future. Newcastle’s form has been so-so although team spirit appears sound.
Draw
Arsenal vs Manchester CityMost of the media attention will focus on this one once the Merseyside derby is out the way. It will be as dull as ditchwater to watch although we will be told what a great advert for the Premier League it was.
Home win
Liverpool vs Everton
David Moyes makes a 23[sup]rd[/sup] attempt to win a game at Anfield and upset the Premier League’s only 100% record in the process. Liverpool’s flawless start to the campaign has not been totally convincing with a reliance on added time winners. Dey do do dat dough, don't dey dough?
Home win.
Burnley vs Nottingham Forest
Big Ange looking to kick start his Forest career following a heavy defeat to Arsenal and an embarrassing EFL cup exit at Swansea. Burnley huffed and puffed to defeat last week against Liverpool without a single shot on target.
Draw.
Brighton vs Tottenham
Tottenham will find greater resistance to their set piece bullying from Brighton than offered by West Ham last Saturday. The Seagulls for all their scouting prowess are still constrained by having no better option than Stan Welbeck (and mind the closing doors).
Away win.
West Ham vs Crystal Palace
All eyes will be on Potters team selection as he chases a rare win at the London Stadium. Who will play in goal, will he bother with a striker and have we seen the last of JWP. Palace are unbeaten but haven’t found goals easy to come by. A perfect opportunity for them to find their shooting boots.
Away win.
Wolves vs Leeds
A relegation six pointer as pointless Wolves host the powder puff attacking threat of Leeds United. Norman Hunter and Billy Bremner will be turning in their graves.
Home win.
Manchester United vs Chelsea
Ruben Amorin joins a long list of under fire managers at Old Trafford. His stubbornness could easily be mistaken for the hope of getting the sack. Chelsea are unbeaten but it is clear they are nowhere near as good as their 5-1 win at West Ham might have led them to believe.
Draw
Sunday 21 September
Fulham vs Brentford
This match will be played in west London. Marco Silva will be unhappy with some of the referee’s decisions.
Home win
Sunderland vs Aston Villa
Sunderland have made a better-than-expected start to life back in the top flight but are likely to sink back down to the danger zone as the season progresses. Aston Villa are still without a Premier League goal but will hope to kick start their season this weekend.
Away win
Bournemouth vs Newcastle
Bournemouth have enjoyed a tremendous start despite losing half a team thanks to the inspired coaching of Andoni Iraola. What chance him replacing Eddie Howe at Newcastle sometime in the future. Newcastle’s form has been so-so although team spirit appears sound.
Draw
Arsenal vs Manchester CityMost of the media attention will focus on this one once the Merseyside derby is out the way. It will be as dull as ditchwater to watch although we will be told what a great advert for the Premier League it was.
Home win
