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Premier League predictions as Liverpool face crunch Aston Villa test as Tottenham battle Chelsea

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However, it could be a comfortable home win.”Prediction: Fulham 3-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers Burnley vs ArsenalGraeme Bailey: “Scott Parker’s side are really showing up for him, this is not an easy game for Arsenal but the champions-elect get the win… just.”Prediction: Burnley 0-1 ArsenalMark Clattenburg: “A comfortable afternoon for Arsenal.”Prediction: Burnley 0-3 ArsenalTalkingPointsPoll: Are Arsenal going to win the Premier League this season?Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds UnitedGraeme Bailey: “I don’t get Brighton – they have Minteh and Mitoma, two of my favourite Prem players, yet I still don’t enjoy watching them under Hurzler, but I don’t see how they don’t have a bit too much for Leeds in this one.”Prediction: Brighton 2-1 Leeds UnitedMark Clattenburg: “Brighton are playing well at the moment and I think it will be an odd goal in it.”Prediction: Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Leeds UnitedCrystal Palace vs BrentfordGraeme Bailey: “Brentford have impressed in recent weeks, but going to Selhurst Park against this Palace team – that’s too much to ask. Comfortable home win.”Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-0 BrentfordMark Clattenburg: “This will be a tight game, especially given Brentford’s recent form.”Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-1 BrentfordNottingham Forest vs Manchester UnitedGraeme Bailey: “We have to see improvement in Forest at some point.



I think Sean Dyche will build from the back and he has the players to maybe hold United, who have impressed in recent weeks.”Prediction: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Manchester UnitedMark Clattenburg: “I will go for a draw.”Prediction: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Manchester UnitedTottenham Hotspur vs ChelseaGraeme Bailey: “Two teams who on their day can beat anyone, but can also lose to anyone – high-scoring draw.”Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 ChelseaMark Clattenburg: “Chelsea just to steal the bragging rights.”Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 ChelseaTalkingPointsPoll: Will Tottenham or Chelsea come out on top? Villa are not easy to play against and they could easily inflict more pain on the Premier League champions, but under the lights at Anfield I’m going with The Reds.”Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Aston VillaMark Clattenburg: “Liverpool will find some form, especially after losing four on the bounce.”Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Aston Villa West Ham United vs Newcastle UnitedGraeme Bailey: “West Ham are rotten and I don’t see any improvement.

I am saying Newcastle win as they are just far, far superior.”Prediction: West Ham United 0-3 Newcastle UnitedMark Clattenburg: “I can only see one winner with West Ham’s form.”Prediction: West Ham United 0-2 Newcastle UnitedPhoto by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesManchester City vs AFC BournemouthGraeme Bailey: “I think Bournemouth match up quite well with Man City and they will pose a threat, but at home I think Haaland, Foden et al will edge it. It will be a good game.”Prediction: Manchester City 2-1 AFC BournemouthMark Clattenburg: “Never an easy fixture for any team to play Bournemouth, but City will edge it.”Prediction: Manchester City 2-1 BournemouthSunderland vs EvertonGraeme Bailey: “Two solid teams, I think if anyone wins this, it’s Sunderland, but I’m backing David Moyes to return to Sunderland and claim a point.”Prediction: Sunderland 0-0 EvertonMark Clattenburg: “Will be a tight game in which Jordan Pickford will return in his first match at the Stadium of Light since his transfer.”Prediction: Sunderland 1-1 EvertonCome back to TBR Football over the weekend for match coverage, breaking news and more on the exciting round of fixtures ahead in England’s top flight.