In one of the most highly anticipated fixtures of the Premier League season, Arsenal will face off against arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby.
The match will take place at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday at 2.00pm.
Both teams have had a strong start to the new season, with 13 points from their opening five games.
Arsenal’s confidence is further boosted by their recent Champions League victory over PSV Eindhoven.
Mikel Arteta’s men will look to continue their domination of the Emirates against Spurs.
When it comes to facing a low block defense, Arsenal’s performance can sometimes waver.
However, their impressive display against a bolder PSV team indicates that they have regained their clinical edge.
They will be eager to subject the aggressive and front-footed Spurs to a similar treatment.
It is unlikely that Postecoglou’s side will abandon their attacking principles, but Arsenal’s experienced defense should prove too difficult to break down.
Although Arsenal has struggled to keep clean sheets at home in the Premier League, their recent form suggests they have rediscovered their clinical finishing.
This should enable them to secure another North London derby triumph at the Emirates Stadium, ending Postecoglou’s unbeaten start as Tottenham’s manager.
Our tipsters predict over 2.5 goals in this exciting clash.
In another Premier League fixture on Sunday, Brighton & Hove Albion will encounter Bournemouth at the Amex Stadium.
Both teams will be aiming for a victory after facing disappointing results in their previous matches.
Brighton suffered a 3-2 defeat against AEK Athens in the Europa League, while Bournemouth held Chelsea to a goalless draw.
Despite concerns of fatigue and injury affecting Brighton’s performance, they have shown their goal-scoring capabilities in the Premier League, especially when playing at home.
Bournemouth, known for their attacking style, may pose a threat to Brighton’s defense.
However, Brighton’s attacking prowess is likely to compensate for any defensive shortcomings.
Our prediction is a 2-1 victory for Brighton & Hove Albion, with over 2.5 goals expected in the match.
Chelsea will host Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in another enticing fixture on Sunday.
Chelsea, under the management of Mauricio Pochettino, have struggled to secure wins this season, earning only five points from their five league games.
Aston Villa, on the other hand, aims to climb into the top six with a second consecutive Premier League victory.
Given Chelsea’s past performances and their adjustment period with a new manager, coupled with multiple injury concerns, it seems unlikely that they will claim their second league win of the season.
Therefore, we predict a 1-1 draw between Chelsea and Aston Villa.
Liverpool and West Ham United will clash at Anfield in what promises to be an exciting encounter.
Both teams showcased their resilience in their opening Europa League victories.
Liverpool defeated LASK Linz 3-1, while West Ham overturned a one-goal deficit to secure a win against Backa Topola.
In their respective fixtures, both Liverpool and West Ham have consistently found the back of the net, hinting at an entertaining match filled with scoring opportunities.
The return of well-rested key players to both lineups further enhances the prospects of an action-packed encounter.
Expecting Liverpool to capitalize on West Ham’s defensive frailties, we predict a 3-1 victory for Liverpool.
The final fixture of the day will feature Sheffield United facing off against Newcastle United at Bramall Lane.
Newcastle’s recent victory propelled them to 12th place in the Premier League table, while Sheffield United currently sits in 17th place with two points.
Sheffield United has displayed competitiveness in their challenging fixtures this season.
However, we anticipate that Newcastle United’s superior quality will make the difference in this encounter. Our prediction is a 2-1 victory for Newcastle United.
