Arsenal enjoyed a resurgence before the international break and will be keen to see off Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium. The Eagles are coming to terms with changes implemented by Patrick Vieira but still appear vulnerable on the road in the Premier League.
St James’ Park will be jumping for Newcastle’s first match since the Saudi-backed takeover and we’re hoping Tottenham don’t spoil the party. Spurs have done well at this venue in recent years but have not looked as comfortable under new boss Nuno Espirito Santo.
Everton shade favouritism over West Ham for this clash between two of the Premier League’s most exciting sides this season. Only Liverpool and Chelsea have scored more top-flight goals than the Hammers, while the Toffees are only one behind United, with 13 to their name.
Only a point separates Aston Villa and Wolves ahead of this West Midlands derby and a close contest is expected. Wolves have won their last two and things are finally coming together for Bruno Lage’s side, but Villa are unbeaten in front of their own fans this season.
Brentford have been a breath of fresh air since gaining promotion to the Premier League and are taken to give Chelsea a decent test. The Bees have picked up seven points from their last three matches, winning away to Wolves and West Ham either side of a draw with Liverpool here.
United failed to beat Leicester in two Premier League meetings and an FA Cup tie last season. However, Ole Gunner Solskjaer will be keen for that to change this term and may unleash Cristiano Ronaldo, who will be looking for his sixth goal of the season in all competitions.
Man City had a tough run of fixtures before the international break but should be able to ease their way back into action when hosting Burnley. The Blues have won their last eight head-to-head meetings with the Clarets, including four straight 5-0 triumphs on home turf.
Brighton have been a revelation in the Premier League this term and are rated a clear form pick to edge out Norwich at Carrow Road. The Canaries have struggled since coming back up to the top flight and even earning a first point at Burnley did little to impress us.
Southampton and Leeds are both too close to the Premier League relegation zone for comfort and a close contest could be on the cards. Saints have drawn two of their three home matches so far, while United have shared the spoils twice from a trio of road trips.
New Watford boss Claudio Ranieri faces a baptism of fire when Liverpool visit Vicarage Road in the Premier League on Saturday. The free-scoring Reds will be looking to go top of the table, even if only briefly, and are hard to oppose on this season’s early form.
Tottenham have landed in a tricky little Europa Conference League pool and will be keen to put a bit of breathing space between them and Vitesse. Spurs and Rennes have four points in Group G after two rounds of fixtures, with the Dutch outfit just one behind.
West Ham will be looking to all-but secure a place in the last 16 of the Europa League by seeing off Genk at London Stadium. The Hammers have already claimed a couple of clinical victories and David Moyes would no doubt love to advance with the minimum of fuss.
Rangers know only a win will do when hosting Brondby in Europa League Group A after suffering two defeats so far in this competition. The visitors are also up against it with just one point and the incentive is there for both teams to go all out for victory.
Leicester have given themselves work to do in Europa League Group C and really do need to take something from their trip to Spartak Moscow. That is easier said than done against a team which showed they mean business by upsetting Napoli in Italy on Matchday 2.