Premier League Matchweek 2 Preview, Predictions & Betting Tips

Premier League Matchweek 1 Recap

As we enter the second week of the new Premier League season, we recap some key points from Matchweek 1 to keep in mind ahead of the weekend's action. 

The promoted teams matched a Premier League opening week points record, as Sunderland and Leeds United secured a total of six points as both sides claimed victories. The Black Cats secured an impressive 3-0 victory over Graham Potter’s West Ham United, while a penalty saw Leeds edge past Everton in the Monday Night Football fixture. 

It is the first time since the 2021/22 season, and only the third time ever, that two promoted teams have won their opening match. It is also the first time ever in the history of the Premier League that two promoted sides have won and kept a clean sheet on the opening weekend!

Elsewhere, Chris Wood and Nottingham Forest showed they are not just one-season wonders, as they secured a 3-1 victory over Brentford with Wood scoring two of the Forest's three goals.

Pep Guardiola’s new signing, Tijjani Reijnders, looks to be one of the signings of the season. He has already shown just a small glimpse of what he could bring to the Premier League and the Manchester City side, scoring on his debut and having a huge impact on the game overall.

It was also a positive start for Thomas Frank as Tottenham manager. Despite a disappointing loss in the Super Cup final the week before, Frank and his side secured a 3-0 victory against promoted Burnley.

MW1 Results

• Liverpool 4-2 Bournemouth

• Aston Villa 0-0 Newcastle United

• Brighton 1-1 Fulham

• Sunderland 3-0 West Ham United

• Tottenham 3-0 Burnley

• Wolves 0-4 Manchester City

• Chelsea 0-0 Crystal Palace

• Nottingham Forest 3-1 Brentford

• Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal

• Leeds United 1-0 Everton

Premier League Table

Premier League Preview: Matchweek 2

With another week until the transfer window closes, there could still be lots of change and movements between clubs in the Premier League as players look to get their moves finalised.

Action in matchweek 2 gets underway on Friday, as Chelsea continues their tour of London until the end of September. They face West Ham United at the London Stadium in a bid to secure their first win of the season following a 0-0 draw in their opening match against Crystal Palace. 

Man City faces Tottenham in the 12:30 kick-off on Saturday, while Leeds' difficult start to their return to the Premier League continues on Saturday as they face Arsenal at the Emirates, hoping to build on their victory at Elland Road last weekend.

Monday Night Football is set to see Newcastle United host Liverpool at St James Park as tensions build between the sides regarding the potential transfer of Aleksander Isak.

Premier League Schedule: Matchweek 2

Friday 22nd August - Monday 25th August (Timings BST)

Friday 22nd August

• West Ham United vs Chelsea - 20:00 (Click here for West Ham vs Chelsea Match Preview)

Saturday 23rd August

• Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur - 12:30 (Click here for MNC vs TOT Match Preview)

• Bournemouth vs Wolverhampton Wanderers - 15:00

• Brentford vs Aston Villa - 15:00

• Burnley vs Sunderland - 15:00

• Arsenal vs Leeds United - 17:30 (Click here for Arsenal vs Leeds Match Preview)

Sunday 24th August

• Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest - 14:00

• Everton vs Brighton - 14:00

• Fulham vs Manchester United - 16:30 (Click here for Fulham vs Man Utd Match Preview)

Monday 25th August

• Newcastle United vs Liverpool - 20:00

Premier League Matchweek 2 Betting Tips

• Chelsea to Win - 8/13

• Manchester City to Win - 4/9

• Aston Villa to Win - 23/20

• BTTS Burnley vs Sunderland YES - 19/20

• Arsenal to Win - 2/7

• Fulham vs Manchester United Draw - 5/2

• Liverpool to Win - 1/1

These odds have been provided by bet365 and are correct at the time of publishing (21/08/2025).

If you’re following Premier League betting, this weekend offers several intriguing fixtures, particularly Arsenal vs Leeds and Newcastle vs Liverpool.

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