After a long break in this EPL matchdays predictions, our writer Enock Sakyi has returned and has made some big calls ahead of this weekend's matches.
TOTTENHAM vs WOLVES.
What a game to start match week 3. Tottenham went to Chelsea,played a very poor first half and still got a point to take home. For me,in this current transfer market,they've done the best business. Antonio Conte has no excuse again. I have tipped Tottenham to finish in top four this season which they will but they need alot of improvement in their backline. They are conceding too many goals already.Wolves poor start is worrying. In their first two games,they haven't been exciting. It looks like most of their players are unsettled due to stories linking them to moves away from the club. I know they will be fine,they will get going but they have to be fast about it. This is the premier league.
Tottenham 2-0 Wolves.
CRYSTAL PALACE vs ASTON VILLA
Big game this is! Crystal Palace have a had a difficult start. Lost to Arsenal on match day one but what a performance at Anfield against Liverpool on Monday to get a point. I feel they could have won at Liverpool. They need to be clinical. They need a proper striker to finish off the chances they keep creating. To be honest,I knew Villa were going to defeat Everton last weekend but they need to improve alot in all areas. They have a lot of quality on the pitch but like Palace,they need a striker too. Ings and Bailey don't look convincing. An even game.
Crystal Palace 1-1 Aston Villa
EVERTON vs NOTT'M FOREST
A must win game for Everton or they are in trouble already. Everton are a funny team actually. You don't know what performance you are getting from them. They turn up when they want. They need their injured strikers back to kill off games for them. If they play like they did in the last 15 minutes against Villa,with the crowd behind them at Goodison, they will pick up all points. Lovely performance by Forest at home against West Ham last week. That's how you play your first home game in the premier league for the first time in 23 years. I feel they are a good team.They have done some brilliant signings and look like a team that wants to stay. They will be a hard nut to crack especially at home but on the road, i don't fancy them.
Everton 2-1 Nott'm Forest.
FULHAM vs BRENTFORD
Nice start by Fulham. After an abysmal life in the league two seasons ago,they have finally learnt their lessons and look really like a force.Mitrovic finally looks like a premier league striker. I know he missed a penalty last weekend but he looks sharp and will bully defenders this season. Brentford are coming into this game after destroying Manchester United in just 35 minutes. They are an energetic team. Home or away, they don't change their playing style. They will have a go at Fulham and cause problems. This is a difficult game to call but Fulham should sail through uncomfortably.
Fulham 2-1 Brentford.
LEICESTER CITY vs SOUTHAMPTON
I'm very worried about Leicester. Very worried. They've been very poor this transfer window. Kasper Schmeichel is very huge lost and it has been evident in their first two games. Chelsea have unsettled Fofana and he looks set to go. Newcastle are on their necks for Maddison. Vardy has been linked to Manchester United. They look like a team in real trouble. On the other hand, Southampton are having troubles of their own but looks promising. Was impressed with how they fought back to get a point against Leeds. Aribo looks impressive already but their goalkeeper looks shaky.
Leicester 3-1 Southampton
BOURNEMOUTH vs ARSENAL.
A tough start for Bournemouth. A good performance at home on the opening weekend then they get a lash at the back at Manchester City,now they play Arsenal who are firing at home. They are an impressive side,to be honest; but I feel they don't believe in their potentials. They went to Manchester City and did absolutely nothing. Arsenal are firing. Good two victories to start the season but they haven't convinced me that much. They have to sort their defense real quick. I don't trust them though. Even though I have been impressed with the additions they've made and their impacts but there is something "Arsenal" about this Arsenal. Bournemouth could sniff something out of this game.
Bournemouth 2-2 Arsenal
LEEDS vs CHELSEA
I have been very impressed with the job Jesse March has done at Leeds United since coming in. He's changed their mentality. Their new accusations suit them perfectly.Four points from their first two games is okay for a start. They score goals but they concede too. Their defense is not too composed,reason why they are yet to keep a clean sheet. Against Tottenham, Chelsea were superior. They improved alot after an unimpressive win against Everton. I think the three back system suits them. They need a striker to come in to be the focal point of their play. They lack it. In the two games, we've seen two different styles of Chelsea. Against Leeds,they should be fine.
Leeds 1-3 Chelsea.
WEST HAM vs BRIGHTON
Poor start to the new season by West Ham. Bad performances and lack of intensity. They are all over the place. This is even a tough test because Brighton are so good. Brighton are one of the teams I love to watch play. They never give you a boring performance. The players understand their duties on the pitch and execute it perfectly. I think West Ham could be in some more trouble.
West 1-2 Brighton
NEWCASTLE vs MANCHESTER CITY
St. James park will be rocking for this one. It's a different Newcastle.They look refreshed,made statement signings and are living up to the hype around them. When you watch them play now,you know they will create something. Wilson has been impressive and important to the project they have. I enjoy watching them. Nick Pope in post will win them some more points. An excellent start by Manchester City. They are my favorites to win the league again. They will keep getting better. I know Erling Haaland will score goals but I don't think he will get as many as Aguero did. He looked out ot sort against Bournemouth. His colleagues were not finding him but Manchester City always gets the job done. They will drop points.
Newcastle 2-2 Manchester City
LIVERPOOL vs MANCHESTER UNITED
Game of the week. What a difference two games can make. All of a sudden Liverpool looks like a team that can't win. They can't afford to slip again. If they do, Manchester City might pull further and Liverpool will have a mountain to climb. Darwin Nunez will be a huge miss for them because of his "stupid" red card. Manchester United are team in shambles. They need a heart surgery to be honest. They have too many pampered players. Could be a worse season for them. Nobody even wants to come them and Ronaldo seems gone. They have too many problems on and off the pitch.
Liverpool 3-0 Manchester United
Quite some interesting predictions, kinda side with Arsenal’s team not that “stable“ at the moment. However I still believe they will be the team to hoist their flag after the final whistle.