Gameweek 7 is the last full set of Premier League fixtures before the international break in mid-October. The weekend opens with Bournemouth hosting Fulham on Friday, a match that tests the Cherries\u2019 resilience. Bournemouth were expected to struggle after the dismantling of their defence in the transfer market, yet they are unbeaten in their last five and have climbed to sixth. Fulham will be tasked with denting their confidence on Friday night, having lost a controversial 3\u20131 game at Aston Villa last weekend. The west Londoners have not won at the Vitality Stadium since 2019. Prediction: Bournemouth 2\u20131 Fulham (8 p.m. BST).<\/p>\n
Saturday offers a standout late kickoff as out-of-sorts Liverpool travel to Stamford Bridge. Liverpool have lost their last two matches and have been dismal defensively, a weakness Chelsea will aim to exploit. The Blues have been in patchy form but could record a statement result. Prediction: Chelsea 2\u20132 Liverpool (5.30 p.m. BST). Earlier on Saturday, Leeds host Tottenham as Spurs contend with midweek travel to the Arctic Circle; Tottenham were forced to fight back from two goals down to secure a draw at Bod\u00f8\/Glimt and have won just one of their last four matches in all competitions. Prediction: Leeds 1\u20131 Tottenham (12.30 p.m. BST). Arsenal, fresh from midweek victory over Olympiacos and last weekend\u2019s late win at Newcastle United, face West Ham as Nuno Esp\u00edrito Santo prepares for his second match in the Irons hot seat. Prediction: Arsenal 2\u20130 West Ham (3 p.m. BST). Manchester United, reeling after a dreadful defeat at Brentford last weekend, host Sunderland. United\u2019s only wins this campaign have come at Old Trafford; Sunderland sit fifth heading into Gameweek 7. Prediction: Man Utd 2\u20131 Sunderland (3 p.m. BST).<\/p>\n
Sunday is busy. Aston Villa seek back-to-back home wins against Burnley. Crystal Palace, the only unbeaten team after a last-gasp win over Liverpool, travel to Everton, who chase a first league victory since the end of August. Newcastle, having faced European action, meet Nottingham Forest, who also had Europa League involvement at home; Ange Postecoglou\u2019s underwhelming start as Forest boss makes Newcastle favourites. Wolverhampton remain the only side yet to register a Premier League win and host Brighton, whose recent run includes wins over Manchester City and Chelsea and a draw with Spurs. The round concludes with Manchester City visiting Brentford; Pep Guardiola\u2019s men should still come out on top.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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