We’re at Matchday 7 in the Premier League season already, and after last weekend’s fixtures, hopefully it’s more of the same this time around. There were shock defeats, games being turned completely on their head, and last-gasp winners. These are some of the reasons why the Premier League is the best league in the world. So, let’s see what fixtures we have in store this week, and as always, you can follow all the action and get involved via Premier League betting at BetVictor.
Friday, October 3
Bournemouth vs Fulham
Bournemouth and Fulham are two teams doing okay so far this season, with the Cherries undoubtedly happier with how things are going. Coming into this match, both outfits will be keen to do better than last week, as Bournemouth only managed a draw at Leeds and Fulham were well beaten by Aston Villa. Three points will be on both teams’ minds.
Saturday, October 4
Leeds United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Leeds United may feel this is an ideal time to play Thomas Franks’ Tottenham Hotspur side. Spurs only managed a draw at home to lowly Wolves last time out in the Premier League, and that was thanks to a late strike by Joao Palhinha. They also drew away midweek in Europe. Leeds, meanwhile, are doing fine on home soil and could get a positive result.
Arsenal vs West Ham United
Mikel Arteta let the handbrake off his Arsenal side at St. James’ Park last week, and while they nearly ended up losing, they found a way to level the game and go on and win it. They looked every bit the attacking part at times. West Ham, under new manager Nuno, will soak up the pressure and try and break on the Gunners. But it could be too early in his reign for his methods to work to perfection.
Manchester United vs Sunderland
Manchester United vs Sunderland is surely a must-win game for Manchester United and manager Ruben Amorim. After a dismal defeat and performance away at Brentford, United have to show something against the Black Cats. Unfortunately for Amorim, Sunderland are flying high in the Premier League since their return, and won away at Nottingham Forest last time out. They will be confident of adding to the Portuguese’s woes.
Chelsea vs Liverpool
In the current situation, you would usually say this is the ideal time for Chelsea to play Liverpool, as the reigning Premier League champions have lost back-to-back games at the hands of Crystal Palace and Galatasaray. However, while Enzo Maresca’s side won in midweek against Benfica, they still flatter to deceive, and questions are being asked. The winner of this game will be the team that comes out ready to show what they’re about.
Sunday, October 5
Aston Villa vs Burnley
Aston Villa finally looked like the Villa we’ve become accustomed to in the Premier League when they defeated Fulham at Villa Park last weekend. They played well and scored goals, and crucially, Ollie Watkins looked a bit like his former self and delivered in front of goal. That could spell trouble for Burnley, who were hammered 5-1 at the Etihad and are now winless since August in the top flight.
Everton vs Crystal Palace
Everton and Crystal Palace are two solid Premier League teams, but they will come into this one with different feelings. The Toffees will have been disappointed not to take all three points against struggling West Ham last time out, while Palace managed to defeat Everton’s Merseyside rivals Liverpool at the death to remain undefeated. With the two teams well organised and efficient, could they end up cancelling each other out in this one?
Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest
Newcastle United will count themselves unlucky not to have beaten Arsenal last weekend, and they turned that disappointment into something positive when they won 4-0 in the Champions League in midweek. Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, need to find a win in the Premier League under new manager Ange Postecoglou. The Magpies might feel, at home, they have the upper hand and will try to take the game to a fragile Forest side.
Wolves vs Brighton
Wolves were so close to their first win of the season against Spurs that they could almost taste the three points before Joao Palhinha struck to ruin their evening. They did come away with their first point of the campaign, though, which is a positive. Unfortunately for them, they welcome a Brighton team that has just beaten Chelsea, and they’re starting to get the results their performances deserve. It will be another big test for Vitor Pereira’s side.
Brentford vs Manchester City
Brentford defeated one Manchester team last Saturday with relative ease, and now they welcome the other, Manchester City, on Sunday afternoon. And, with how things are going, with City looking good in one game and then struggling the next, Keith Andrews’ side won’t fear what Pep Guardiola’s team has in store for them. The Bees will be as efficient as ever, and they’ll believe their game plan will see them get the better of their second lot of visitors from Manchester in 8 days.
The Premier League remains the best and most-watched football division in the world. There are always eye-catching performances from teams and players, storylines to follow, and shock results. You can continue to get involved in the action by visiting the sports betting at BetVictor.
