EPL Week 3 Expert Tips & Predictions

A humbling midweek loss to Grimsby Town will be troubling all associated with Manchester United ahead of this weekend, with the pressure ramping up on manager Ruben Amorim.

West Ham are a side also under the pump and they will be hoping to ease the growing clamour around Graham Potter too, following two hefty defeats in their opening two games.

Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham are the early season pace setters, having won both of their opening games – with Liverpool and Arsenal ready to face off this weekend.

The stakes are always high in every Premier League game and with the international break looming, getting a step ahead feels significant this week.

Here are our Premier League tips for the next round of fixtures:

EPL Week 3 Predictions

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Chelsea ($1.57)

Fulham ($6.00)

Draw ($4.33)

A West London derby between Chelsea and Fulham should be the perfect way to start the weekend of Premier League action, with both sides sure to feel confident in the build-up. Chelsea thrashed West Ham last weekend, with Enzo Maresca starting to make his squad tick, as they look to fulfil pre-season predictions of being title challengers. Fulham meanwhile have picked up two points from two games and look to be a side capable of causing a few problems for teams this term. However, Chelsea should be too strong at home here.

Chelsea to win 3-1

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Sunderland ($2.55)

Brentford ($2.70)

Draw ($3.50)

Newly promoted Sunderland suffered a serious bump back down to earth following their opening day win over West Ham, with losses to Burnley and Huddersfield. Next up is a meeting with Brentford, a side that had been written off by many but who bounced back impressively to beat Aston Villa last weekend. The Stadium of Light will be rocking for this one, but Brentford are a decent Premier League side, and they could prevail here.

Brentford to win 2-1

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Manchester United ($1.40)

Burnley ($8.00)

Draw ($5.00)

The atmosphere at Old Trafford looks set to be on a knife edge following their painful Carabao Cup loss to Grimsby Town. United take on Burnley next, a side they should obviously beat in terms of resources and personnel but not much appears to be going to plan for Ruben Amorim’s side. Burnley meanwhile endured a tough start at Spurs on the opening day, but they bounced back with good wins over Sunderland and Derby. This feels like a big day for Manchester United and they should take the heat off a touch in this one.

Manchester United to win 2-0

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Wolves ($2.50)

Everton ($2.90)

Draw ($3.40)

Wolves are chasing their first win of the Premier League season, and they will be eager to turn things around against Everton. Wanderers have been off the boil thus far in the league, but their comeback win over West Ham in the Carabao Cup in midweek should be a welcome boost. Everton meanwhile are still buoyant following two wins in their new stadium, and they will be looking to keep that run of form going here. These two teams look well matched though and it feels like a draw is on the cards.

1-1 Draw

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Tottenham ($1.88)

Bournemouth ($4.10)

Draw ($3.90)

It has been a superb start to the season for Spurs, who are flying high under Thomas Frank, and they will be looking to keep the momentum going against Bournemouth. Spurs look to have increased flexibility in the way in which they play, and they will be looking to attack from the off here. Bournemouth meanwhile dug deep to beat Wolves last weekend, having scared Liverpool the week before and they know they have the tools to cause Tottenham some problems. This one should bring goals, with Spurs most likely to come out on top.

Tottenham to win 3-1

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Leeds United ($3.50)

Newcastle United ($2.10)

Draw ($3.60)

Leeds United have suffered a tough couple of results since their opening day win over Everton and they will be looking to get back on track against Newcastle here. Premier League survival is the key for Daniel Farke’s side and Leeds have spent big to try and achieve that. Newcastle meanwhile are chasing their first win over the campaign, but they have been desperately unlucky against both Aston Villa and Liverpool. Something has to change for Newcastle, and they should pick up all three points here.

Newcastle United to win 2-1

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Nottingham Forest ($1.88)

West Ham United ($4.33)

Draw ($3.70)

Nottingham Forest will be looking to keep up their unbeaten start to the season, as they take on West Ham. Forest have a European football campaign to get stuck into this term and look well resourced to compete in the Premier League too. West Ham meanwhile are in a real pickle under Graham Potter, having lost all three of their games this season and he is another manager under pressure. The Hammers haven’t been as bad as results suggest but they will struggle to get anything from Forest here.

Nottingham Forest to win 2-1

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Brighton ($4.75)

Manchester City ($1.75)

Draw ($4.20)

Two sides who suffered stifling losses in the Premier League last time out meet here, as Brighton host Manchester City. The Seagulls did most of the running against Everton, only to come up short but they did thrash Oxford United impressively in the Carabao Cup. City were shut down by Tottenham last week but as they so often are, were architects of their own downfall at times too. Neither of these two sides will be feeling confident here and a draw feels likely.

1-1 Draw

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Liverpool ($2.10)

Arsenal ($3.60)

Draw ($3.50)

Last season’s top two square off here, as Liverpool take on Arsenal at Anfield. Hosts Liverpool have been off the pace a touch this season but they always seem to find a way to win, no matter what pickles they find themselves in. Arsenal meanwhile have looked the part thus far and shouldn’t fear this assignment at Liverpool. This feels so tough to call and so early on in the season, both sides may end up settling for a draw.

1-1 Draw

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Aston Villa ($2.00)

Crystal Palace ($4.10)

Draw ($3.50)

Aston Villa have endured a tricky start to the season and a meeting with Crystal Palace won’t be top of their wish list. Villa have just one point on the board from their opening two games and have lacked their usual potency and threat in front of goal. Palace meanwhile have a Europa Conference League campaign to look forward to this term and they enjoy being the party poopers. Writing Villa off isn’t all that wise but Palace have the tools to hurt them, and they could prevail here.

Crystal Palace to win 2-1

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EPL Week 3 multi bet

We’re backing four results this week as an accumulator with a betting stake of $50:

Chelsea vs Fulham – Chelsea
Manchester United vs Burnley – Manchester United
Tottenham vs Bournemouth – Tottenham
Leeds United vs Newcastle United – Newcastle United