Premier League predictions: Man United struggle again, Newcastle beat Liverpool

We pick out the winners and losers from the upcoming round of English top-flight fixtures

FRIDAY - Chelsea v Luton Town (11pm kick-off UAE): Chelsea have taken just one point from two games so far under Mauricio Pochettino and the new manager needs a win under his belt after a summer of huge investment. Should be a comfortable night against newly promoted Luton, though. Prediction: Chelsea 3 Luton 0. Getty

SATURDAY - Bournemouth v Tottenham Hotspur (3.30pm): Spurs enjoyed a morale-boosting win over Manchester United last week making it four points from a possible six under Ange Postecoglou. The team is still lacking a reliable goalscorer after Harry Kane's exit but they should have enough in their locker to edge past the Cherries. Prediction: Bournemouth 1 Spurs 2. Getty

Arsenal v Fulham (6pm): The Gunners have won two from two so far but only by the odd goal against Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace. It has been a mixed start for Fulham, who defeated Everton in their opening game but were heavily beaten at home by local rivals Brentford last week. Prediction: Arsenal 2 Fulham 0. Getty

Brentford v Crystal Palace (6pm): The Bees will be buzzing after their 3-0 demolition of London rivals Fulham last week that saw Bryan Mbeumo grab a brace. Palace have won one and lost one so far, both with 1-0 scorelines. Prediction: Brentford 2 Palace 1. Reuters

Everton v Wolves (6pm): It has been a miserable start to the campaign for both of these clubs who sit on zero points at the bottom of the table. Last week saw both teams concede four goals; Everton away to Aston Villa and Wolves at home to Brighton. Prediction: Everton 1 Wolves 1. Getty

Manchester United v Nottingham Forest (6pm): The early warning alarm is being primed at Old Trafford after United followed up their lucky win over Wolves with a deserved defeat at Spurs. Chirs Wood's late header earned Forest three points last week after narrowly losing to Arsenal in their opening game. Prediction: Man United 1 Forest 1. AFP

Brighton v West Ham United (8.30pm): Brighton have been quickest out the blocks so far after two 4-1 victories on the spin against Luton and Wolves, respectively. The London Stadium was rocking last weekend when West Ham battled their way to a 3-1 win against London rivals Chelsea. Prediction: Brighton 3 West Ham 1. Getty

SUNDAY - Burnley v Aston Villa (5pm): Villa recovered from their opening weekend battering at Newcastle in style by handing out a similar beating to Everton on Sunday. Burnley enjoyed a free weekend due to Luton's ground not being up to scratch after losing to Manchester City in their opener. Prediction: Burnley 2 Aston Villa 2. Getty

Sheffield United v Manchester City (5pm): Both teams have 100 per cent records so far, but only one will be happy about it. The Blades lost to Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest, while City have beaten Burnley and Newcastle - as well as winning the Uefa Super Cup following a penalties victory over Sevilla. Prediction: Sheffield United 0 Man City 4. EPA

Newcastle United v Liverpool (7.30pm): Game of the weekend sees the top-four hopefuls clash at St James' Park. Newcastle fell to a narrow defeat at champions Manchester City last time out while Mohamed Salah was among the goals as Liverpool defeated Bournemouth on Merseyside. Prediction: Newcastle 3 Liverpool 1. Getty

Round three of the Premier League season and we have some familiar faces setting the early pace.

Champions Manchester City and runners-up Arsenal are two of only three teams who still hold 100 per cent records after two games, but it is Brighton who hold top spot following a pair of 4-1 victories, over Luton Town and Wolves.

It is an impressive start by the Seagulls considering they lost three key players – goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, plus midfielders Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo – over the summer.

“Other clubs can buy our players, but they cannot buy our soul or spirit,” said manager Roberto De Zerbi, whose own stock continues to rise after last season's sixth-place finish.

At the other end of the table, Sheffield United, Wolves and Everton have all lost their opening two games, while Burnley and Luton Town were both beaten in the only game they have played so far with their match last week postponed due to improvement work at Kenilworth Road not being completed.

The Hatters, meanwhile, are back in action on Friday when they take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Saturday's schedule begins with Bournemouth's home game with Tottenham Hotspur, which is followed by Arsenal against Fulham at the Emirates Stadium, Brentford playing host to Crystal Palace, Everton versus Wolves at Goodison Park and Manchester United entertaining Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford.

The late game sees table-topping Brighton clashing with West Ham United on the south coast.

Sunday starts with Burnley against Aston Villa at Turf Moor and Sheffield United's home game with Manchester City, before Newcastle United tackle Liverpool on Tyneside.

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Last week's results