The English Premier League continues this weekend, as the competing teams scrap it out to finish the first block of fixtures on a high before we head into the first international football break of the new season.
With no EPL action until 10 October after this matchweek, it’s reigning champions Arsenal who are looking to hold on to their status at the top of the table.
The Gunners boast one of only two remaining perfect starts to the campaign with four wins from four.
Mikel Arteta’s side face a tricky assignment if they are to keep the run going, as they head to the south coast to take on fifth-placed Brighton at the Amex Stadium.
Sunday sees a quartet of fixtures complete the weekend’s action before many jet off for foreign shores.
Manchester City are, predictably, the other team in the 100% club, going into their Etihad Stadium clash with Sunderland.
Enzo Maresca has his men purring since taking over from Pep Guardiola, while the Black Cats have been inconsistent as they combine top flight duties with a Uefa Europa League campaign for the first time.
Manchester United have just one win to show for themselves so far and lost the Manchester derby at Old Trafford last weekend, in a blow to boss Michael Carrick after his interim appointment was made permanent.
Hosts Fulham have made a ropey start to life under Alvaro Arbeloa, picking up just a single point to date as thoughts turn early to a possible relegation scrap in west London.
Liverpool are unbeaten but underwhelming under new chief Andoni Iraola, with his next job to inspire his Reds away to former club Bournemouth.
The Spaniard has collected three draws – the same as the Cherries under the new stewardship of Marco Rose, although they have yet to taste victory this season alongside their debut European adventure.
Leeds have made a flying start thanks to a brace of wins and draws in the Premier League.
Few would bet against them adding another three points at Elland Road on Sunday, with limping Crystal Palace the visitors to West Yorkshire.
The EPL weekend kicks off on Friday night with a west London derby under the lights between Brentford and Chelsea.
Both have been bright in the new term so far, once again mounting early continental charges as Xavi Alonso gets to grips with life in the Stamford Bridge dugout.
Four more Saturday fixtures include a top flight classic with plenty riding on it, as Tottenham meet Aston Villa.
Villa have made a nightmare start following a summer transfer exodus that has left boss Unai Emery less than his usual affable self, while Spurs are in serious danger of repeating the misery of their last two campaigns despite their summer signing splurge.
Promoted Hull have defied the odds to come into the weekend fourth in the EPL standings and they bid to keep the run going away to Newcastle.
The Toon Army have made an inconsistent start following the shock exit of coach Eddie Howe, setting the scene for a St James’ Park classic.
Everton are also unbeaten despite a disastrous end to the summer transfer window and the mood of boss David Moyes darkening.
They welcome an Ipswich side to the Hill Dickinson Stadium that sits equal with them on six points, thanks to two wins from four since bouncing back from the Championship.
Nottingham Forest are looking for a nudge into the top half of the Premier League table when they host Coventry.
The promoted Sky Blues are in deep early trouble after their fairytale promotion – losing four from four and joining Tottenham as one of two clubs yet to score a single goal.
EPL Predictions for this weekend
Brentford v Chelsea
| Result prediction | Brentford to win |
| Over/Under prediction | over 2.5 goals |
| HT / FT prediction | Brentford / Brentford |
| Team to Score prediction | both teams |
Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa
| Result prediction | draw |
| Over/Under prediction | under 2.5 goals |
| HT / FT prediction | draw / draw |
| Team to Score prediction | no clear scorer (0-0 lean) |
Brighton & Hove Albion v Arsenal
| Result prediction | draw |
| Over/Under prediction | under 2.5 goals |
| HT / FT prediction | draw / draw |
| Team to Score prediction | no clear scorer (0-0 lean) |
Everton v Ipswich Town
| Result prediction | Everton to win |
| Over/Under prediction | over 2.5 goals |
| HT / FT prediction | Everton / Everton |
| Team to Score prediction | both teams |
Newcastle United v Hull City
| Result prediction | Hull City to win |
| Over/Under prediction | under 2.5 goals |
| HT / FT prediction | Hull City / Hull City |
| Team to Score prediction | Hull City only |
Nottingham Forest v Coventry City
| Result prediction | draw |
| Over/Under prediction | under 2.5 goals |
| HT / FT prediction | draw / draw |
| Team to Score prediction | no clear scorer (0-0 lean) |
AFC Bournemouth v Liverpool
| Result prediction | Liverpool to win |
| Over/Under prediction | under 2.5 goals |
| HT / FT prediction | Liverpool / Liverpool |
| Team to Score prediction | Liverpool only |
Leeds United v Crystal Palace
| Result prediction | Leeds United to win |
| Over/Under prediction | over 2.5 goals |
| HT / FT prediction | Leeds United / Leeds United |
| Team to Score prediction | both teams |
Manchester City v Sunderland
| Result prediction | Manchester City to win |
| Over/Under prediction | under 2.5 goals |
| HT / FT prediction | Manchester City / Manchester City |
| Team to Score prediction | Manchester City only |
Fulham v Manchester United
| Result prediction | Fulham to win |
| Over/Under prediction | over 2.5 goals |
| HT / FT prediction | Fulham / Fulham |
| Team to Score prediction | both teams |