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Brighton have yet to lose at home and have scored in all but one in all competitions so far. They have, however, conceded in all but one, and they aren't the most trustworthy at the back. Leeds are more trustworthy at home. They are a lively side, which makes them dangerous away and can score here. However, they can be vulnerable defensively, and both teams scoring looks likely.

This could be a fairly close game. Burnley will set up to frustrate Arsenal. As a side that has been more dangerous at set pieces, the visitors might have to be patient here. Arsenal don't concede many goals, but they don't always bang them in left, right, and center, so it could be a close game.

Both sides are going okay so far. Palace are hard to beat at home and beat Liverpool here. They have been a little hit and miss recently. Brentford have been hard to beat also, having lost only once. They will be confident after beating Liverpool and winning their last three in all competitions. Two closely matched sides here; looks a close one.

Fulham have lost their last 4 league games and have won just 2 games overall in all competitions. Wolves are in an even worse position with no league wins. That said, they have scored in 6 of their last 7; they've been 'in' most games. They drew with Spurs and Brighton and were unlucky to score 3 against Chelsea in the cup in midweek but lost. I can see them coming here and making life tough for Fulham. An out-of-form Fulham side might struggle to beat them. I can see both scoring; the draw looks likely, but Wolves not losing looks tempting on the handicap.

Man Utd have hit a decent run of form. The signing of a keeper that can do his job has worked wonders, spreading confidence throughout the team. Forest have been poor so far, especially by the standards they set last season. Duche's arrival could spark them into scoring here, but I can't see them keeping an in-form United attack out.

There's always goals between these two, and the way they've both started the season, it looks likely both will score here. Chelsea have scored in all but one of their games so far but have kept just one clean sheet in seven away games in all competitions. Spurs have lost and drawn their last couple of games at home. They are good going forward, but they are vulnerable defensively.

I think Villa are worth siding with here on the handicap. They've won 6 of their last 7 games, and after a poor start to the season, they look a lot more confident. Liverpool have gone the opposite way. They've lost 6 of their last 7 games in all competitions, and with their keeper, defense, and midfield looking vulnerable, their attackers are struggling to keep them going.

Best defense in the league the last couple seasons, with Christian Masquera joining, they've strengthened. The middle of midfield looks strong, Zubimendi and Norgaard joining Rice. Going forward, Saka, Odegaard and Martinelli. That's decent, but then they've got Nwaneri, who looked a handful last season. Madueke is a good signing. Merino, Havertz, and Trossard all provide decent options. The most important business they have done this summer is signing striker Gyokeres. Some unsure how he will do, whether he's the striker they've desperately needed the last few seasons. I think he is. He will put away the chances they create, and will be the final piece in the jigsaw for Arteta. Liverpool got the job done for me last season but I think they showed signs that they might not be good enough this time around. They will have a lot more expectation and although they've made a couple of good signings, they need more. It'll be interesting to see who else can get involved. Chelsea could be good but might struggle to challenge with European distractions. Manu are making good signings and will be a big improvements with no European games. Top 6 possibly, maybe more with good start.

They've lost their manager. Their captain, Norgaard, has gone. One of their main goal threats, Mbuemo, has gone, and if Wissa does leave, they will struggle. They've lost a lot of goals and assists already, and although they've been a steady, comfortable club in the league since coming up, the loss of Thomas Frank is a big blow. I can't see the arrival of Jordan Henderson being enough to save them.