Premier League 2018/19 Game week 3: Previews and Predictions

The game week two saw Manchester City put six past a hapless Huddersfield while Liverpool kept the pace with City with a hard-fought victory over Crystal Palace. While Arsenal faced their second successive defeat under their new manager, Manchester United lost to Brighton and Home Albion at the Amex stadium.

The newly promoted sides Cardiff, Wolves, and Fulham all failed to win while West Ham lost after going in front against Bournemouth.

While Chelsea, Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham would like to keep their winning run going, Manchester United, after their dismal show against Brighton needs to win and shut the critics.

Here's a look at the fixtures and predictions from Matchday 3 of the Barclays Premier League 2018/19 season.

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#10 Wolves vs. Manchester City

City are a class apart from the other teams

Wolves have a monumental battle in hands if they want to get something out of the game. Like Huddersfield saw last week, sitting back and defending will only invite relentless pressure from Manchester City. Good news for them is their winger Matt Doherty is expected to be fit for this clash as also the club record signing Adam Traore who could be making his first start after impressing last weekend as a substitute.

On the other hand for Manchester City, this looks like another formality. A Huddersfield match repeat could very well be on the cards.

Prediction: Wolves 0 - 4 Manchester City

#9 Southampton vs. Leicester City

Jamie Vardy would want to score for Leicester again

The Saints are yet to register a win from their first two matches this season while the Foxes had a slight off-on form on their own. It is tough to separate both the sides regarding quality and style. As both are gunning for a top 10 finish, this could be a crucial match going into latter half of the season.

Prediction: Southampton 1 - 1 Leicester City

#8 Bournemouth vs. Everton

Bournemouth had a promising start to the season

With two wins in two games, Eddie Howe's side has already made a bright start to the season, and they will want to keep their winning form going. On the other hand, Everton with their new signings this summer is showing signs that they could be in for a Europa League spot at the end of the season. Thier new signing, Richarlison is already a joint top scorer, and they will always be willing to keep up the pace with the top 6 sides.

Prediction: Bournemouth 1 - 2 Everton

#7 Arsenal vs. West Ham

Mesut Ozil has failed to make any sort of impact this season

Both the teams are yet to register their first points on the board this season. While Unai Emery will be looking for his first win in the Premier League, Manuel Pellegrini's side will be looking for an upset at the Emirates on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in London. Arsenal's old boy Jack Wilshere will be back at the Emirates again but for the opposing side this time.

Prediction: Arsenal 3 - 1 West Ham

#6 Liverpool vs. Brighton

Can they keep up the pace with Manchester City?

At this stage of the season, pundits, analysts, media all are backing Liverpool to be the closest challengers to Manchester City for the Premier League title. With their thrashing of West Ham and a hard-fought win against Palace, they have already made their intention clear that this season they will do anything it takes to win the league title.

Brighton, on the other hand, after their victory against Manchester United will be looking for an upset again. Glenn Murray will be their man main once again along with Knockaert.

Prediction: Liverpool 3 - 1 Brighton

#5 Huddersfield vs. Cardiff City

David Wagner has an uphill task at hand

Down at the bottom of the table, David Wagner's side will be looking for their first points against the newly promoted Cardiff. After the last week thrashing at Etihad, it will take a lot from the Huddersfield to produce a stellar performance against Cardiff who will also look for their first win of the season and keep their survival chances alive. Both the managers will be looking for a victory as a defeat would be ominous even this early.

Prediction: Huddersfield 0 - 0 Cardiff City

#4 Newcastle vs. Chelsea

Chelsea are looking dangerous going forward

Maurizio Sarri is known for his attacking style of play, and he has bought precisely that to this Chelsea squad who are looking dynamic going forward while disoriented at the back. Sarri must be aware of the fact that to win the Premier League you need to have a strong defense otherwise against top opposition you will be found wanting. Chelsea will want to make it three in a row and keep up with the likes of City and Liverpool.

Newcastle fans have shown their anger after a poor transfer market and the owner's reluctance to invest in the club. Benitez will be looking for a win against his former club keep their chances of a top half finish alive.

Prediction: Newcastle 1 - 4 Chelsea

#3 Watford vs. Crystal Palace

Watford has been very impressive so far

Javi Garcia's Watford has been in sublime form picking all six points from their first two matches. But they will have a battle in hand when they face a resurgent Palace who somewhat felt disappointed after the Liverpool game and will be looking for their second win of the season.

Prediction: Watford 2 - 2 Crystal Palace

#2 Fulham vs. Burnley

Can Fulham live up to all the expectations?

Going into the season, Fulham looked like the surprise package of the season with their summer spending and the quality of players that they have bought in. But they haven't looked like the side everyone expected them to be. With no wins yet, they are in the relegation zone for the time being and a win against Burnley, who themselves haven't looked anywhere like the team they were last season, would help them somewhat justify people's expectations.

Prediction: Fulham 2 - 1 Burnley

#1 Manchester United vs. Tottenham

The red devils will be looking for a win after their dismal performance against Brighton.

The biggest match of the week and one of the most important ones for both the sides. There have been all sorts of negative news surrounding Old Trafford involving the manager, the payers, and the board. Things are pretty gloomy at the Theatre of Dreams, and the best way to put that all out is to win against a Spurs side who themselves are into several controversies regarding the stadium, the lack of transfers and players wanting to leave.

A win for either of them will surely give a confidence booster for rest of the season while the loser will have a hard time picking themselves up and start again in this fierce and relentless league.

Prediction: United 2 - 1 Spurs