Sunderland had that brilliant start against West Ham and they had a tight game with Burnley. I thought it’d be a draw but Burnley ultimately got the win, Brentford played very well at Aston Villa and deserved their win in what was a massive result for Keith Andrews.

I know people have written Brentford off but they are an experienced, battle-hardened Premier League side. I think their win last week would’ve done them the world of good. They should win again on Saturday.

Prediction: 0-1

Tottenham vs Bournemouth

This’ll be a great game. Bournemouth were excellent against Wolves last weekend and were unlucky to only win 1-0. They’ve always got an attacking threat and because of that, I always fancy them to score.

But then Thomas Frank’s Tottenham have been so well balanced. They’ve been phenomenal so far, As for Richarlison, he’s had an amazing start, two goals and one assist, At home, I fancy Tottenham to nick it.

Prediction: 2-1

Wolves vs Everton

It’s a big match for Wolves, this. Vitor Pereira needs a result, I thought Pereira did a good job with them last season. They have lost Matheus Cunha, of course. But against Bournemouth they were a man down and against Manchester City they just fell to pieces and were smashed.

I do worry about Everton, especially in the centre-forward area. Maybe Thierno Barry will come to the fore but £27m doesn’t get you a top-class striker these days and he’s still got some developing to do.

That said, if there’s a motivated Jack Grealish then Everton have a really good chance. He was excellent against Brighton. It’s good to see him back playing football with a smile on his face, Should be a draw.

Prediction: 1-1

Leeds vs Newcastle

Newcastle were phenomenal against Liverpool. But my worry for them is this: Sandro Tonali and Joelinton both went off injured last match and those two in midfield are an absolute force. I don’t know what taking them out will do to the team.

Leeds lost 5-0 to Arsenal. They were thumped. Well beaten. But are they going to be a different proposition at Elland Road? They played with such great intensity in their opening game against Everton, There should be an asterisk for this one, really. If Tonali and Joelinton are fit, which I don’t think will be, then Newcastle should win. But this has put me in a really vulnerable position as the BBC predictions expert – I don’t have all the data!

With Anthony Gordon also suspended, I’m going for a draw, purely based on the fact that Newcastle won’t have any players.

Prediction: 1-1

Brighton vs Man City

Which Manchester City side will we see? the goalkeepeing situation with James Trafford worries, I don’t think he should be playing ahead of Ederson, even if there is talk of Ederson leaving.

Brighton should’ve won their first game against Fulham – they didn’t and then they lost to Everton despite having a fair few chances, This match could be anything. I think we’ll find out a lot about Manchester City and whether they can be challengers because Brighton away is a difficult fixture.

Last season I backed City on so many occasions saying they’d bounce back. I got so many of the predictions wrong after they did the exact opposite and stayed on their bad run, There’s a strong chance I’ll be wrong again, wouldn’t be the first time, but I’m going to revert back to last season’s technique and say City will pinch this.

Prediction: 1-2

Nottingham Forestvs West Ham

It’s been a good start to the season for Nottingham Forest despite all of their off-the-pitch turbulence. They got a draw last week coming from behind at Crystal Palace and were excellent against Brentford in their first game.

West Ham look flimsy and were knocked out of the League Cup in midweek. Graham Potter is under serious pressure. Potter needs to wave his magic wand, I’m really worried about West Ham. I think the West Ham fans have had enough already and we’re not even in September yet. After their cup loss Jarrod Bowen tried to confront some Hammers fans – that wasn’t super, smashing or great from Bowen. He later apologised.

Forest should win this one comfortably.

Prediction: 2-0

Liverpool vs Arsenal

My worry with Liverpool is exactly what Arne Slot talked about in pre-season. They’re too defensively vulnerable, They’ve already conceded four goals. Ibrahima Konate looks shot to pieces and has been all over the place in the last two games. He’s been a great player in the past for Liverpool but right now he looks like a triallist.

If you’re a Liverpool fan I guess the good thing is your side are still getting results. But if you want to win league titles you’ve got to be watertight and strong at the back, and I’m not so sure Liverpool are, Liverpool got bullied by Newcastle. There’s no reason why Arsenal can’t bully them too. I’ve just got a sneaky feeling that Arsenal, bolstered by new signing Eberechi Eze, will exploit them.

Prediction: 1-2

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace

Aston Villa performance against Brentford last weekend was so insipid and so flat. They haven’t got going at all, We know the way Villa play. It’s very much possession orientated and they’ll play out from the back. Crystal Palace will mix their game up but I’ve just got a feeling that Villa will finally turn up in this one.

Plus, I’m not sure how Eze’s departure will impact Crystal Palace. They coped in a one-off game with Nottingham Forest last week but long-term they’re going to suffer from that loss of creativity, I think Palace are still a strong team, even without Eze, but I’m going third time lucky with Villa hoping they’ll actually turn in a performance. If they don’t, then fans will start getting really concerned.

Prediction: 2-1