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The International break is over and the next round of matches in the English Premier League is about to begin. The weekend promises to be full of exciting matches and each game has its unique narrative. In this article, we will look into all the fixtures, team form, key players and offer our prediction. Let’s dive in.
1. Southampton vs Manchester United
Newly promoted Southampton welcome Manchester United in the opening fixture of Match day 4 of English Premier League. The Saints have not had a good return back to the top flight, losing their first three league matches. Their opponents Manchester United haven’t fared well themselves as they’ve lost their last two including a humiliating 3-0 loss to their arch-rivals Liverpool in their previous game.
Form
Southampton: L-L-L
Manchester United: W-L-L
Key Players
Southampton: Adam Armstrong, Yukinari Sugawara
Manchester United: Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho
Prediction
A tight game is expected but a Manchester United win looks likely.
2. Brighton and Hove Albion vs Ipswich Town
Brighton as they have done in previous seasons have got off to a brilliant start to the season. A brilliant win against Manchester United and a fighting draw away at Arsenal show their quality. They welcome Ipswich Town, another promoted team still finding their feet in their league. Ipswich were beaten comfortably in their first two games but opened their account with a 1-1 draw against Fulham.
Form
Brighton and Hove Albion: W-W-D
Ipswich Town: L-L-D
Key Players
Brighton and Hove Albion: Danny Welbeck, Kaoru Mitoma
Ipswich Town: Liam Delap, Omari Hutchinson
Prediction
Given that they are in good form and playing in front of their home fans, expect a Brighton win.
3. Crystal Palace vs Leicester City
Two struggling teams face off when Crystal Palace welcomes Leicester City at Selhurst Park in London. Palace started the new season with back-to-back defeats away to Brentford and West Ham United. But a draw away to high-spending Chelsea will surely boost their morale coming into this game. Leicester City managed a draw against Tottenham in their opening fixture but their form hasn’t been good lately with two losses on the trot.
Form
Crystal Palace: L-L-D
Leicester City: D-L-L
Key Players
Crystal Palace: Eberechi Eze, Jean Mateta
Leicester City: Jamie Vardy, Harry Winks
Prediction
Both sides are yet to win their first game and their wait is set to continue.
4. Fulham vs West Ham United
The first London derby of the Gameweek sees Fulham hosting West Ham United. Fulham has had a positive start to their season with a win and a draw to their name from their first 3 games. Their opponents West Ham United have been inconsistent under their new manager Julen Lopetegui so far with a win and two losses.
Form
Fulham: L-W-D
West Ham United: L-W-L
Key Players
Fulham: Adama Traore, Alex Iwobi
West Ham United: Jarrod Bowen, Lucas Paquetá
Prediction
Fulham are very strong on their home turf and are the favorites to win.
5. Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
Two unbeaten sides meet when Liverpool play host to Nottingham Forest. Liverpool have adapted well to their new manager Arne Slot winning their first 3 games including an emphatic 3-0 win over Manchester United. Nottingham Forest are no pushovers this season with 5 points from their first three games and yet to lose a game.
Form
Liverpool: W-W-W
Nottingham Forest: D-W-D
Key Players
Liverpool: Mohammed Salah, Luiz Diaz
Nottingham Forest: Morgan Gibbs-White, Chris Wood
Prediction
Nottingham Forest can go toe to toe with any team but Liverpool should win this one comfortably.
6. Manchester City vs Brentford
Defending champions Manchester City face Brentford in their match week 4 of the English Premier League. Manchester City have started the season from where they left off last season winning their first 3 games. City’s star striker Erling Haaland has been unstoppable this season with 2 hattricks and 7 goals to his name already. Brentford will take positives from their initial games as they’ve won two matches and currently lie 6th in the table.
Form
Manchester City: W-W-W
Brentford: W-L-W
Key Players
Manchester City: Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne
Brentford: Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa
Prediction
Another Manchester City win with Haaland on the scoresheet.
7. Aston Villa vs Everton
Aston Villa plays host to bottom-side Everton at Villa Park. Aston Villa who will be playing in the Champions League this season have started well winning 2 of their first 3 matches with their only defeat coming against Arsenal. Everton are in the midst of troubles both on and off the pitch. They’ve lost all their matches so far including a heartbreaking loss to Bournemouth where they led 2-0 with only 3 minutes left to play.
Form
Aston Villa: W-L-W
Everton: L-L-L
Key Players
Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins, Leon Bailey
Everton: Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Dwight McNeil
Prediction
Aston Villa should win this encounter against Everton.
8. Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal
It’s North London Derby week with Arsenal travelling to Tottenham. Tottenham will not be happy with the results so far. They’ve won just one game and have many areas to work on particularly their defense. Arsenal got their new season off to a flying start with two straight wins but were held at home by Brighton in a heated affair.
Form
Tottenham Hotspur: D-W-L
Arsenal: W-W-D
Key Players
Tottenham Hotspur: Heung Min Son, James Maddison
Arsenal: Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka
Prediction
North London Derby is always a tight affair. A draw seems to be the likely result.
9. Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Bournemouth entertain Chelsea in another match in the English Premier League. Bournemouth are coming off a stunning win over Everton in their last game. They drew their opening two games and would be looking to maintain their unbeaten start. Chelsea on the other hand, are again on the news but not for footballing reasons. They are yet to find their balance under their new manager Enzo Maresca.
Form
Bournemouth: D-D-W
Chelsea: L-W-D
Key Players
Bournemouth: Justin Kluivert, Antoine Semenyo
Chelsea: Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson
Prediction
Bournemouth’s home form suggests that Chelsea would find it difficult to win.
10. Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United
Wolves welcome Newcastle in the final match of Gameweek 4. Things are yet to click for Wolves under Gary O’Neil as they opened their English Premier League Campaign with back-to-back losses. With just one point, they lie in the relegation zone. Newcastle is one of the remaining unbeaten teams so far having won 2 games and drawn the other.
Form
Wolverhampton Wanderers: L-L-D
Newcastle United: W-D-W
Key Players
Wolverhampton Wanderers: Matheus Cunha, Mario Lemina
Newcastle United: Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon
Prediction
The form of both teams suggests that Newcastle should win this one.
Conclusion
Manchester City, Liverpool, and Arsenal would look to maintain their position at the top whereas Brighton, Newcastle, and Aston Villa look to catch them. Manchester United and Tottenham will be eager to get back to winning ways and climb back to the top. Everton, Southampton, and Wolves have to improve their results if they are to stay in the English Premier League next season.
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