The Premier League returns this weekend with 10 fixtures across Saturday, Sunday and Monday, headlined by the Manchester derby at Old Trafford.
Manchester City have won their opening three league games under new manager Enzo Maresca, while Manchester United have collected four points from their first three matches.
Arsenal and Liverpool will also be expected to strengthen their positions near the top of the table, while Chelsea face a Hull City side that have made an impressive return to the Premier League.
Here are our predictions for Matchweek 4.
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest
Aston Villa finally recorded their first win of the season with a 3-2 Champions League victory at Club Brugge and will hope to carry that momentum into the league.
Nottingham Forest have also struggled for consistency, making this a difficult game to call.
Villa’s home advantage could prove decisive, but Forest are capable of causing problems on the counter.
Prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 Nottingham Forest
Bournemouth vs Brentford
Bournemouth are still searching for their first league victory after two draws and a defeat from their opening three matches.
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Brentford, meanwhile, have made an unbeaten start and have dominated this fixture in recent years.
Bournemouth should make it competitive at home, but Brentford’s greater consistency could earn them a point.
It would be an open game considering the teams.
Prediction: Bournemouth 1-1 Brentford
Chelsea vs Hull City
Chelsea will be looking to bounce back from their 2-1 defeat by Arsenal, while Hull have emerged as one of the surprise packages of the opening weeks.
Hull have collected seven points from three matches and have kept a clean sheet in each game. Chelsea therefore face a tougher test than expected when the fixture was released.
The Blues should have enough attacking quality to break Hull down, although the visitors could make it uncomfortable.
Prediction: Chelsea 4-1 Hull City
Crystal Palace vs Ipswich Town
Crystal Palace will be encouraged by their 3-2 victory at Fulham last weekend as Pierre Sage looks to establish his side.
Ipswich have shown they can compete, but Palace should have enough quality at Selhurst Park.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-1 Ipswich Town
Liverpool vs Fulham
Liverpool head into the game with confidence after their Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid.
Fulham, on the other hand, have lost all three league matches and conceded seven goals. Liverpool’s attacking options should make life difficult for the visitors.
Fulham could find the net, but Liverpool are favourites to continue their positive run.
Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Fulham
Tottenham vs Everton
Tottenham are still waiting for their first Premier League win under Roberto De Zerbi and have struggled for goals.
Everton remain unbeaten in their last three league matches and should provide a stern test at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Spurs need a result before a difficult run of fixtures, but Everton’s current form could earn them a share of the points.
Prediction: Tottenham 1-2 Everton
Sunderland vs Arsenal
Arsenal have won their opening three league matches and arrive at the Stadium of Light after an impressive victory over Chelsea.
Sunderland have made a solid return to the top flight and will provide Arsenal with a different kind of test.
The Gunners should have enough quality to maintain their perfect league start, although Sunderland could make the game uncomfortable.
Prediction: Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal
Coventry City vs Brighton
Coventry are still searching for their first point and first goal of the season after three defeats.
Brighton, meanwhile, have shown plenty of attacking threat and will fancy their chances against a Coventry defence that has already conceded heavily.
Prediction: Coventry City 1-2 Brighton
Manchester United vs Manchester City
The Manchester derby is the biggest fixture of Matchweek 4.
United’s start has been inconsistent, with a defeat by Hull followed by a 2-2 draw at Everton. Their 4-0 Champions League win over Sabah FK in midweek should, however, provide a confidence boost.
City have won all three league matches and have looked impressive under Maresca, making this the first major test of the new manager’s reign.
United’s home record under Michael Carrick offers some encouragement, but City’s current form gives them the edge.
Prediction: Manchester United 1-2 Manchester City
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
Leeds have made an encouraging start and could extend their unbeaten run when Newcastle visit on Monday.
Newcastle have also impressed under Matthias Jaissle, setting up an intriguing contest between two sides who could challenge for European places.
Home advantage could give Leeds the edge in what should be a closely fought game.
Prediction: Leeds United 1-1 Newcastle United
