Premier League Predictions – Week 3

Finally. The Premier League is back again! With many teams geared up with their deadline buys, there is sense that the season starts again this weekend.

This week, our predictors are The Football Front’s Christian Brown and Brett Curtis of Football Speak.

Fixture	Ibby Akkas prediction		Christian Brown prediction		Brett Curtis prediction		Actual Score
Arsenal v Swansea	3-1		5-0		2-0		1-0
Everton v Aston Villa	0-0		2-1		0-0		2-2
Man City v Wigan	2-0		3-0		3-1		3-0
Stoke v Liverpool	2-2		1-1		0-1		1-0
Sunderland v Chelsea	1-3		1-2		1-1		1-2
Wolves v Spurs	1-0		0-2		1-2		0-2
Bolton v Man United	1-1		0-2		0-3		0-5
Norwich v West Brom	2-3		2-2		1-2		0-1
Fulham v Blackburn	2-0		2-0		2-0		1-1
QPR v Newcastle	2-1		1-2		1-1		0-0
Total Correct Scores	Correct Results - 4	Perfect Results - 0	Correct Results - 2	Perfect Results - 3	Correct Results - 7	Perfect Results - 0

The Results

Christian Brown - 11 Points

Brett Curtis - 7 Points

Ibby Akkas - 4 Points

Brett has kindly given us his explanations to his predictions.

Arsenal 2-0 Swansea
While I think Swansea will keep the scoreline a touch lower than they did at Man City, I don't expect them to score their first Premier League goal yet. Arsenal to record their first win of the season in a 2-0 victory, with Arteta thriving on his debut.

Everton 0-0 Aston Villa
I think this has a cagey 0-0 draw written all over it. That result would probably suit both sides, who have declined somewhat in the last year or so: epitomised by the rumoured protests at Goodison prior to kick-off after a dismal transfer window.

Man City 3-1 Wigan
City have started the season superbly, scoring 12 goals with a 100% record. Wigan, meanwhile, are surprisingly unbeaten so far, but I see that coming to an end here in a 3-1 loss.

Stoke 0-1 Liverpool
It will be interesting to see whether Palacios and Crouch will start - two players that should really improve Stoke in the two areas I felt they previously lacked. However, Liverpool are overdue a win at the Britannia, and I predict them to secure it in a scrappy affair.

Sunderland 1-1 Chelsea
Sunderland are yet to win this season; while I don't see that changing, I do expect them to pick up a point against a Chelsea side that have so far yet to inspire.

Wolves 1-2 Tottenham
You would not have expected Wolves to be 7 points ahead of their opponents heading into this game. However, I expect Spurs to close the gap amid their deadline day sales in a tight victory to move them off the bottom. Adebayor's debut will be an interesting one.

Bolton 0-3 Man Utd
I thought Bolton were poor against Liverpool, and I do worry about their steel under Coyle. I can't see anything but a third straight loss by Bolton to a top six side here, which will ensure United remain at the top of the table.

Norwich 1-2 West Brom
West Brom are one of three sides yet to pick up a point, but they have certainly not had much luck so far. Carrow Road will be a tough place for anyone this season but, if they are fit, I think Long and Odemwingie can cause them real problems on the break.

Fulham 2-0 Blackburn
Neither side has started the season very well, but Craven Cottage is generally a reliable home ground for Fulham. The signing of Brian Ruiz is a real coup for them and I expect him to be the goalscorer they have lacked in recent seasons. Struggling Blackburn to end the weekend bottom.

QPR 1-1 Newcastle
Unlike Newcastle, QPR were extremely busy on deadline day; while I think it will take time for the likes of SWP and Barton to settle, I do think their signings should be enough to see them survive. In terms of this match, I think it has a draw written all over it, with Newcastle to carry on their unbeaten start. A major incident involving Barton would be great to see as a neutral.

Points System

Perfect Result = 3 points

Correct Result = 1 Point

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