Are you ready for a captivating weekend of Premier League action? Matchweek 3 has arrived, and after an interesting Premier League Matchweek 2 you can expect even more drama, emerging stars and standout performances. Here, we’ve put together an all-in-one guide on what to look forward to for the upcoming week of football fixtures. For more information on last week’s results, current standings, fixture schedule, tips on Premier League betting, odds and responsible gambling advice, keep reading.
The second week of the Premier League season was packed full action across all games, but here are some of the highlights:
Liverpool beats Newcastle United 3-2 with a dramatic goal in the 100th minute from 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha, who debuted for Liverpool in this game and became their youngest ever goal-scorer and the fourth youngest in Premier League history! It was an intense game with a Newcastle equaliser despite only playing with 10 men for a portion of the game, after a red card.
Arsenal dominated Leeds United 5-0 while showcasing new striker Viktor Gyökeres and a double from Jurrien Timber.
Tottenham Hotspur defeats Manchester 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium, continuing on with their impressive form under new leadership.
Chelsea thrashed West Ham 5-1 adding another high-scoring match to the week.
West Ham 1-5 Chelsea
Manchester City 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Bournemouth 1-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Brentford 1-0 Aston Villa
Burnley 2-0 Sunderland
Arsenal 5-0 Leeds United
Crystal Palace 1-1 Nottingham Forest
Everton 2-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
Fulham 1-1 Manchester United
Newcastle United 2-3 Liverpool
So, what can we expect for Premier League Matchweek 3? This week we see last season’s best, Liverpool and Arsenal, face each other in an exciting clash, two of London’s titans, Chelsea and Fulham, fighting for bragging rights and a potential test of Manchester United’s consistency when they face Burnley. This week’s fixtures could change the momentum of the early-season and see who’s going to take early dominance. Will it be Arsenal or Liverpool? Stay tuned this weekend to find out!
Saturday 30th August - Sunday 31st August (Timings BST)
Saturday 30th August
Manchester United vs Burnley - 15:00
Sunderland vs Brentford - 15:00
Tottenham Hotspur vs Bournemouth - 15:00
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Everton - 15:00
Sunday 31st August
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United - 14:00
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace - 19:00
We’ve been doing the market research so you don’t have to! Here’s what we found:
Arsenal to Beat Liverpool - many bookmakers are backing Arsenal to beat Liverpool on this occasion. Despite Arsenal potentially being without star players Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard, Eberechi Eze could be making his debut. He’s definitely one to watch.
Over 2.5 goals ARS vs LIV - Both sides are showing strength in their attacking sides in recent games, many bookies are offering competitive odds on an over 2.5 goals market for this fixture.
Cole Palmer Anytime Goalscorer - Keep an eye out for odds on Cole Palmer to score anytime in the Chelsea vs Fulham match this weekend.
Nottingham vs West Ham Draw - Many bookies are predicting a draw between these two sides, as they are both so unpredictable. However, Forest will be tough to beat at the City ground.
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