Premier League Week 3 Preview

The new Premier League season continues this weekend as the 3rd round of games kick off later today. Following a record-breaking week with the highest number of goals scored in the Premier League era, fans will hope for yet another exciting week of football.

Brighton Vs Manchester United

Game week 3 kicks off at 12:30pm Nigerian time with an encounter between Graham Potter’s men and Manchester United at the Amex stadium.

The Red Devils are the clear favorites. But there could be a chance for The Seagulls to take something away from the encounter. This is considering the frailties in United’s backline exposed by Crystal Palace in their 3-1 loss at Old Trafford.

United however has all to fight for as it would be abysmal to start the season with two losses in a row.

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Crystal Palace Vs Everton

Crystal Palace welcomes Everton at home in the next clash of the game week. It promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams kicked off the season in fine form, each winning their first two games.

Everton seems more equipped to edge in this encounter as the addition of new signings seem to has improved them into a formidable side.

West Brom Vs Chelsea

Chelsea will look to get back to winning ways in their outing against West Brom this weekend. It should be an easy win for The Blues. West Brom doesn’t look to pose much of a threat after losing their first two games of the season.

The Baggies may have other ideas but an upset is unlikely considering Chelsea’s firepower.

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Burnley Vs Southampton

Burnley and Southampton face out at Turf Moor at 8pm on Saturday. Without a win yet for both teams this season, victory in this equally matched fixture could prove to be massively important. It seems to be an already tough season for the two teams.

Sheffield United Vs Leeds United

Sunday kicks off with Leeds facing Sheffield United at Beammal Lane at 12noon. The Blades have failed to replicate last season’s form while Leeds have proved to be a high scoring team. It could therefore be yet another win for Marcelo Bielsa’s men.

However Leeds seems to have defensive issues that could be exploited. This is following seven goals they have so far conceded in their last two games.

Tottenham Hotspur Vs Newcastle United

Tottenham Hotspur will fancy themselves to grab another three points as they face Newcastle.

Newcastle doesn’t look like much of a threat as they lost 3-0 to Brighton last weekend and Tottenham’s forwards might be too much for them to handle.

Manchester City Vs Leicester City

Brendan Rodgers’s men have a tough fixture against Manchester City this weekend.

Although Leicester City has been a high scoring side this season (scoring 7 goals in their last 2 fixtures), grabbing all 3 points at the Etihad seems like a long shot. However, this is definitely a match to watch.

West Ham United Vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wolverhampton Wanderers will look to get back in winning form as they face West Ham, following a 3-1 defeat to Manchester City on Monday.

With Raul Jimenez showing no signs of slowing down and West Ham yet to resolve their defensive issues, the fixture seems poised in Wolves’ favour.

Fulham Vs Aston Villa

Fulham faces Aston Villa at home in the first match on Monday evening. Fulham will be desperate to get that first win of the season in what seems to be an easy fixture compared to others.

However, Aston Villa looks like a pretty decent side this season and would fight to avoid being in the relegation battle again this season.

Liverpool Vs Arsenal

Arsenal goes to Anfield once again! Liverpool have a very good record at home but Arsenal won the last two fixures between the two sides.

Nevertheless, the reigning champions should be more than equipped to grab a win this time around. But Mikel Arteta’s men could yet again stun everyone.