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Week 8 Premier League Match Previews

Week 8 Premier League Match Previews

- Current top team Liverpool welcomes fourth-position Chelsea
- Tottenham plays against West Ham in London derby
- Manchester United faces Brentford at Old Trafford

The Premier League returns this weekend following the break for international matches with seven games on Saturday, two on Sunday, featuring current leaders Liverpool playing against Chelsea at home, and one on Monday.

We review all 10 matches and offer a score forecast for each.

Tottenham vs West Ham (Saturday, 12.30pm)

Tottenham squandered a 2-0 lead to suffer a 3-2 defeat at Brighton before the break, failing to capitalize on impressive victories over Brentford and Manchester United.

Ange Postecoglou's team has won two out of their three home league matches, hence should be strong enough to triumph over West Ham at home in the early kick-off.

Score prediction: Tottenham 2-1 West Ham

Fulham vs Aston Villa (Saturday, 3pm)

Fulham remains unbeaten at home this season and are sitting well in eighth place, just three points behind fifth-placed Aston Villa.

Unai Emery's side has drawn their past two matches against Ipswich and Manchester United, suggesting another closely contested game where Villa might settle for a draw.

Score prediction: Fulham 1-1 Aston Villa

Ipswich vs Everton (Saturday, 3pm)

Ipswich is still searching for their first win back in the top-flight, having drawn four consecutive games before suffering a 4-1 loss at West Ham in the previous round.

They have proven to be tough to beat at Portman Road, holding Fulham and Villa to draws recently, indicating a likely similar outcome against Everton.

They have drawn two of their last three matches, including securing a point in a goalless draw with Newcastle in their last outing.

Score prediction: Ipswich 1-1 Everton

Manchester United vs Brentford (Saturday, 3pm)

Erik ten Hag continues to face pressure at Manchester United as his team sits in 14th place without a victory in their last five games across all competitions.

This fixture poses another challenge against a Brentford side that has consistently scored early goals, a pattern that led them to a 5-3 win over Wolves in their most recent match before the break.

It is expected to be a tense encounter, but United is favored to come out on top.

Score prediction: Manchester United 2-1 Brentford

Newcastle vs Brighton (Saturday, 3pm)

Brighton's inspiring comeback victory against Spurs before the break means they are likely to provide a tough test for Newcastle, who have struggled to secure a win in their last three league matches.

Score prediction: Newcastle 2-2 Brighton

Southampton vs Leicester (Saturday, 3pm)

Southampton displayed significant improvement in their last match against Arsenal, but having only garnered a single point so far this season, they appear to be in for a challenging campaign fighting against relegation.

Leicester secured their first league win by defeating Bournemouth 1-0 and are expected to clinch a hard-fought victory at St Mary's.

Score prediction: Southampton 0-1 Leicester

Bournemouth vs Arsenal (Saturday, 5.30pm)

Arsenal, looking strong contenders for the title this season, are favored to secure a comfortable win against Bournemouth, who have suffered three losses in their last four matches.

Score prediction: Bournemouth 0-3 Arsenal

Wolves vs Manchester City (Sunday, 2pm)

Wolves have faced a tough start to the season, marked by a 4-game losing streak including a 5-3 defeat against Brentford before the break.

Manchester City might not have been at their best in recent league matches, but they are expected to achieve a routine victory away from home against Wolves.

Score prediction: Wolves 1-3 Manchester City

Liverpool vs Chelsea (Sunday, 4.30pm)

League leaders Liverpool entertain fourth-placed Chelsea in what is the standout fixture of the Premier League weekend.

Liverpool's only setback this season was a 1-0 home loss to Nottingham Forest, and they are expected to continue their impressive form with a victory, though Chelsea is likely to provide a strong challenge.

Score prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea

Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace (Monday, 8pm)

Nottingham Forest sits comfortably in mid-table following a draw against Chelsea in their last match and will be optimistic about overcoming a struggling Crystal Palace side, who are yet to secure a league win under Oliver Glasner this season.

Score prediction: Nottingham Forest 2-0 Crystal Palace