The Premier League returns for Gameweek 3 with an early heavyweight meeting between Arsenal and Chelsea leading the weekend’s action.
Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea and promoted Hull City are the only teams to have won their opening two matches, setting up an intriguing third round of fixtures.
Ipswich Town v Liverpool
Liverpool travel to Portman Road on Friday still searching for their first Premier League win under Andoni Iraola.
The Reds have drawn their opening two matches 2-2, first against Newcastle United before being held by Nottingham Forest at Anfield. Ipswich, meanwhile, followed their opening victory over Sunderland with a 5-2 defeat at Manchester United.
Newcastle United v Bournemouth
Newcastle return to St James’ Park after securing their first win of the season with a 2-0 victory at Tottenham.
Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa scored in the second half to earn Matthias Jaissle his first Premier League victory in charge. Bournemouth picked up their first point last weekend after drawing 1-1 with Everton.
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Brentford v Sunderland
Brentford remain unbeaten after following their opening 3-0 victory over Tottenham with a 1-1 draw at Leeds.
Sunderland arrive in London with renewed confidence after beating Fulham 1-0 to claim their first victory of the campaign.
Brighton v Leeds United
Brighton will look to respond after suffering a dramatic 4-3 defeat at Chelsea.
They opened their season with an impressive 4-0 victory over Aston Villa, while Leeds have also made a solid start. The Yorkshire side beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 before drawing 1-1 with Brentford.
Fulham v Crystal Palace
Both sides enter the weekend searching for their first victory.
Fulham have suffered narrow defeats against Chelsea and Sunderland, while Palace followed their opening loss at Everton with a 4-1 home defeat against Manchester City.
Manchester City v Coventry City
Manchester City have the opportunity to extend their perfect start when promoted Coventry visit the Etihad.
Enzo Maresca’s side followed a 2-1 victory against Bournemouth with an emphatic 4-1 win at Crystal Palace. Rayan Cherki scored twice at Selhurst Park, while Erling Haaland also struck a brace.
Coventry remain without a point after defeats against Arsenal and fellow promoted side Hull.
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Nottingham Forest v Tottenham
Forest return home after earning an impressive point at Anfield, twice taking the lead in their 2-2 draw with Liverpool.
Tottenham are still searching for their first point and goal after defeats against Brentford and Newcastle. Their latest setback came in a 2-0 home loss to the Magpies.
Hull City v Aston Villa
Hull have made a dream return to the Premier League with two victories and two clean sheets.
The Tigers beat Manchester United 2-0 before Liam Millar’s late goal secured a 1-0 victory at Coventry. Aston Villa have endured the opposite start, losing 4-0 at Brighton before going down 1-0 at home to Arsenal.
Everton v Manchester United
Manchester United head to the Hill Dickinson Stadium after responding strongly to their opening defeat at Hull.
Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick and provided an assist as Michael Carrick’s side beat Ipswich 5-2 at Old Trafford. Everton are unbeaten after beating Crystal Palace 2-0 and drawing 1-1 at Bournemouth.
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Arsenal v Chelsea
The weekend concludes with the standout fixture as defending champions Arsenal welcome Chelsea to the Emirates.
Arsenal have won both of their matches without conceding, beating Coventry 3-0 before Bukayo Saka secured a 1-0 victory at Aston Villa.
Chelsea have also taken maximum points under Xabi Alonso. They followed a 3-2 win at Fulham with a thrilling 4-3 victory against Brighton, with Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer among their standout performers.
Something will have to give at the Emirates as two perfect starts meet in the biggest fixture of Gameweek 3.
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