Arsenal v Nottingham Forest - Prediction Arsenal 2 Nottingham Forest 0
It has been a chaotic week at Forest, with Nuno’s departure leaving preparations in disarray. Ange’s first game could hardly be tougher. Arsenal should control the game and win comfortably.

AFC Bournemouth v Brighton & Hove Albion - Prediction Bournemouth 2 Brighton 1
Confidence will be high after both sides pulled off upset wins last weekend. Bournemouth, however, have looked the stronger outfit. The Vitality crowd and sharper transitions can tilt the margins. Set plays and second balls may prove decisive.

Crystal Palace v Sunderland - Prediction Crystal Palace 2 Sunderland 1
Both teams have exceeded early expectations, but Palace look defensively solid. Marc Guéhi’s failed move to Liverpool gives Palace a lift both now and for the season.

Everton v Aston Villa - Prediction Everton 2 Aston Villa 1
Grealish looks back to his Villa-level form with four assists in two games, while his old club have lacked sustained attacking threat. A moment of individual brilliance could settle this contest.

Fulham v Leeds United - Prediction Fulham 0 Leeds United 0
Fulham produced encouraging phases at Chelsea, while Leeds looked far more organised defensively against Newcastle. With a lack of star quality on both sides, this could turn into a low-scoring grind unless errors intervene.

Newcastle United v Wolverhampton - Wanderers Prediction Newcastle 3 Wolves 0
Newcastle finally have a number 9 again and will want to move beyond the Isak saga. This call leans more on Wolves’ struggles than Newcastle’s brilliance. The hosts could pin Wolves back for long spells.

West Ham United v Tottenham Hotspur - Prediction West Ham 0 Tottenham 2
Both teams’ last results surprised us, but Spurs’ quality should tell here. We expect Tottenham to be very comfortable in what is usually a difficult London derby.

Brentford v Chelsea - Prediction Brentford 1 Chelsea 3
Chelsea’s control phases and runners beyond the ball can stretch Brentford once the game opens up. If the visitors manage the aerial threat, their rhythm should take over. Extra gears late on can pull them clear.

Burnley v Liverpool - Prediction Burnley 0 Liverpool 3
Liverpool are three from three this season yet have not fully convinced. This feels like the week they turn it on against a Burnley side still adjusting to life at this level.

Manchester City v Manchester United - Prediction Manchester City 2 Manchester United 1
This is not vintage City they sit 13th but Pep’s side remain desperate to find form. Amorim’s United come off a last-gasp winner against Burnley but look unconvincing. City appear the better of the two despite their own struggles.

Game of the Week
Will this Manchester derby be the battle of the new goalkeepers? The fixture often hinges on fine margins, and a moment of magic or madness could be decisive. Donnarumma’s arrival is a big statement, giving City one of the world’s best. The intrigue lies in who United start in goal. There is no higher-pressure debut for Lammens than an away derby at the Etihad. Big decisions await Amorim.