Matchweek 4 Previews

Manchester City v. Brighton & Hove Albion

The 2-time defending Premier League champions have slotted into a top-2 spot in the table, where it feels like they will stay for the foreseeable future. They host Brighton in this match, who have never taken a point off Man City in any of their 4 previous Premier League meetings.

West Ham United v. Norwich City

Norwich City were unable to keep pace with Chelsea last weekend, but the Pukki Party continues to roll for the Canaries. In his short time in England’s top-flight, Teemu Pukki has scored 5 goals, making him tied for the league lead heading into matchweek 4. On the other side of this match, West Ham’s club-record signing, Sebastien Haller, opened his own Premier League scoring account with a brace at Watford last Saturday.

Burnley v. Liverpool

The Premier League’s only remaining perfect team looks to make club history in this match, as the Reds enter on a 12-match Premier League winning streak. Liverpool have never won 13 consecutive league matches in their history, and will feel optimistic about their chances against a Burnley side they have beaten 8 out of 10 times they’ve played in the Premier League.

Everton v. Wolverhampton Wanderers

Everton have been a mixed bag so far this season, as they have both the joint-best defensive record in the Premier League and the joint-worst attack. The Toffees seem to have found a bit of form in front of net, having scored 4 in the EFL Cup on Wednesday, so they will look to carry that momentum over. Wolves are coming off their 9th match already this season between the Premier League and the Europa League. Nuno Espirito Santo will be hoping his men have the legs to break down an Everton defense that has not conceded at Goodison Park in 6 matches.

Arsenal v. Tottenham Hotspur

In the 186th North London Derby, Arsenal enter with a chance at their best start in 6 years, while the mood at Tottenham feels more negative. Mauricio Pochettino has referred to his side as “unsettled,” with the potential departure of Christian Eriksen cited as a cause. Spurs will hope to take all three points at the home of their rivals to put a stop to the sour mood and get their season back on track.