Premier League 21/22: Matchday 4 predictions

This season, the team's predictions will be available in weekly articles and they'll be in competition with a league too!

Read our pundits predictions below

Crystal Palace v Tottenham - Saturday, 11th September - 12:30pm

Harry Kane scored in each of England's World Cup qualifiers during the international break

Chris Stott

To say its been a solid start for Nuno at Spurs is a bit of an understatement. And mostly without Kane makes it rather impressive. These types of games are the ones Spurs historically can fall apart in. Will we see that change here and really make us take Spurs seriously? Palace showed an improvement against West Ham, managing to score which looked very unlikely the first two outings. The home crowd will be up for this given the close proximity of the two. I can't see it being free flowing. I think it'll be tight, so I'll go for a goalless draw and last on MOTD.

Prediction: 0-0

Ryan Kirk: 0-1

Chris Coughlin: 1-2

Joe Richardson: 1-1

Harry Reynolds: 0-1

Arsenal v Norwich - Saturday, 11th September - 3pm

Will Arsenal fans finally see their first Premier League goal of the season this weekend?

Ryan Kirk

Both sides are yet to record any points so far this season, but I fancy Arsenal to finally get off the mark by beating Daniel Farke’s side this weekend. The Canaries are currently on a 23-match winless run away in London in the top flight, with their last success coming in a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in April 2012.

Prediction: 3-0

Chris Stott

Arsenal have been, and I mean this whole heartedly, the worst team in the league. No spirit, no fight, no quality. A shambles frankly. Norwich have had it tough. Liverpool and City to start, then Leicester! Against the latter they were unlucky to not get a point. They have the fight Arsenal lack. The pressure on the Gunners will be huge, and that could make it a difficult atmosphere. An early goal for Norwich would make things interesting! You know what, stranger things have happened

Prediction: 1-1

Harry Reynolds

Arsenal have been frankly awful so far this season, and it’s pretty clear that Mikel Arteta is not the man to take them forward. Their transfer business has been bizarre, but if they don’t beat a typically awful Norwich it makes it a very easy decision for the board

Prediction: 2-0

Chris Coughlin: 2-0

Joe Richardson: 2-1

Brentford v Brighton - Saturday, 11th September - 3pm

The last meeting between Brentford and Brighton was a six-goal thriller in 2017

Chris Coughlin

There's been plenty to admire about both teams in the opening weeks of the season but Brighton were brought firmly back down to earth after the defeat to Everton, before which there were claims the Seagulls could finish as high as 5th. This is Brentford's first home game since their opening day win over Arsenal and the crowd played a huge part that night. I think they could do so again here.

Prediction: 2-1

Harry Reynolds

I’ll be amazed if Brentford end up in any danger this season. They’ve been as impressive as I thought they would be, and this game features two teams who try to play decent football. I see them cancelling each other out, but it should be entertaining.

Prediction: 1-1

Ryan Kirk: 1-0

Chris Stott: 1-1

Joe Richardson: 2-1

Leicester v Man City - Saturday, 11th September - 3pm

Leicester have already beaten Manchester City this season, with a 1-0 triumph in the Community Shield

Chris Stott

This could be a cracker. I'm still unsure about City without a proper centre forward. Yes they've hit Norwich and Arsenal for 5 but it's not saying much. This will be a test. The Foxes have had their injury issues at the back, but their will be a resolute nature to their approach I feel which will seek to frustrate the Champions. And we know how successful Leicester can be on the counter. I think we will learn plenty about both from this game and how they compare to last term. Im going for another draw,

Prediction: 1-1

Ryan Kirk

Ederson looks set to miss this game, which I think will be a huge loss for Manchester City. Therefore, it’s likely that Scott Carson will start between the sticks, surely giving Leicester City plenty of confidence. Both sides will be looking to add to their wins in the previous game week, but I fancy Brendan Rodgers’ men to earn themselves a well-deserved point.

Prediction: 1-1

Chris Coughlin: 0-2

Joe Richardson: 0-2

Harry Reynolds: 1-3

Man Utd v Newcastle - Saturday, 11th September -

3pm

Ronaldo's only Premier League hattrick (so far) came against Newcastle in the 2007/08 season

Ryan Kirk

I can’t see anything other than a Manchester United win here. The Red Devils have recruited extremely well through-out the transfer window, including the re-signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, who will undoubtedly guarantee numerous goals and assists. I fear for Newcastle who could be on the end of a heavy score-line.

Prediction: 4-0

Chris Stott: 4-0

Chris Coughlin: 3-0

Joe Richardson: 3-0

Harry Reynolds: 4-0

Southampton v West Ham - Saturday, 11th September - 3pm

Former Southampton man Michail Antonio became West Ham's record Premier League goal scorer last month

Chris Coughlin

West Ham will feel they should have a 100% record, and they're probably right after losing the lead twice against Crystal Palace. It was the opposite case for Southampton who twice came from behind to claim a dramatic stoppage-time point at Newcastle. I'm backing the Hammers, spearheaded by Michail Antonio, to pile more pressure on Ralph Hassenhuttl at Saints.

Prediction: 1-3

Ryan Kirk: 1-1

Chris Stott: 1-2

Joe Richardson: 1-1

Harry Reynolds: 1-2

Watford v Wolves - Saturday, 11th September - 3pm

Wolves' first win of the season in 2019/20 was against Watford

Chris Stott

Watford looked strong at home on the opening day against Villa, but haven't had the same success away despite giving it a good go at Spurs. But it is that home form which will be the key. But Wolves will be a tough nut to crack. Despite losing the 3 games, they have been competing well. It's the finishing touch that has been lacking. I think they will find it here and they'll always be strong at the back so I'm tipping them to claim a maiden win

Prediction: 0-1

Ryan Kirk: 1-1

Chris Coughlin: 0-1

Joe Richardson: 0-1

Harry Reynolds: 0-0

Chelsea v Aston Villa - Saturday, 11th September - 5:30pm

Villa's last win at Stamford Bridge came in 2011

Chris Coughlin

Chelsea are unfortunate not to have a 100% record following the controversial circumstances around Reece James' red card against Liverpool but they are fully expected to come out on top here. Villa will be without Emi Martinez and Emiliano Buendia following the farcical scenes in South America last week and that is a huge blow for Dean Smith's side.

Prediction: 2-0

Ryan Kirk: 2-0

Chris Stott: 2-0

Joe Richardson: 2-0

Harry Reynolds: 2-0

Leeds v Liverpool - Sunday, 12th September - 4:30pm

There have been plenty of classics between Leeds and Liverpool including this seven-goal thriller

Chris Stott

Very interesting!! Leeds haven't fully got going but I think this will be the day! Elland Road will be packed to the rafters and I hope it leads to a game for ages. Both will attack from the off with counter punch after counter punch. The battle of wits between Bielsa and Klopp will be fascinating as well. I hope it lives up to expectations.

Predictions: 3-2

Ryan Kirk

I expect this to be a really tough test for Liverpool, especially with it looking likely that Alisson Becker and Fabinho will be banned due to issues with the Brazil national team and FIFA. The atmosphere will be Leeds’ 12th man, so Jurgen Klopp’s men will have to dig deep if they wish to return to winning ways following their draw against Chelsea before the International break.

Prediction: 1-1

Chris Coughlin: 1-2

Joe Richardson: 1-2

Harry Reynolds: 2-3

Everton v Burnley - Monday 13th September - 8pm

Burnley claimed a crucial 2-1 win at Goodison Park last season in their battle against the drop

Harry Reynolds

Everton have had their troubles against Burnley in recent years, but that shouldn’t be the case judged on what we’ve seen of Rafa Benitez’s side so far. There’s a new energy about them and a resilience too, and it would be enormously disappointing if they couldn’t get past a poor Burnley side.

Prediction: 2-0

Ryan Kirk: 2-0

Chris Stott: 2-0

Chris Coughlin: 2-0

Joe Richardson: 2-0