Game Week 3 of the Premier League kicks off on Saturday night when Arsenal and Brighton put their perfect records on the line in London.
Elsewhere, The Hammers take on Man City, Tottenham face Newcastle and Man Unite host fierce rivals Liverpool.
The Offside Oracle has previewed all 10 Premier League fixtures across the weekend and has provided his best betting plays below.
Arsenal aim to extend their flawless start after a convincing 2-0 victory over Aston Villa, showcasing their defensive strength and title aspirations.
Brighton, who’ve historically troubled Arsenal at the Emirates, also boast a perfect record, including a 2-1 triumph against Manchester United.
Despite Brighton’s strong start under Fabian Hürzeler, Arsenal’s current form and solid home advantage make them favourites to edge this contest.
I’m taking the Gunners to win at home, but not without conceding to this exciting Seagulls’ offence.
Brentford look to bounce back after a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool, knowing they need to capitalise on home games like this one against Southampton to avoid early-season struggles.
The Saints, reeling from two consecutive 1-0 losses, are desperate for their first points of the season but face a daunting task given their poor recent away record and three straight H2H defeats to the Bees without scoring.
Brentford’s attacking threats, including Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo, should have enough to outpace a Southampton side still searching for form.
I’m taking the Bees to win combined with under 4.5 total goals.
Everton are desperate for their first Premier League win after two heavy defeats, but a 3-0 midweek cup victory could spark a change in fortunes against Bournemouth.
The Toffees have a strong home record against the Cherries, winning six of their seven Premier League encounters at Goodison Park, and will look to build on last season’s 3-0 win in this fixture.
Bournemouth have drawn both league games this season 1-1 and might frustrate Sean Dyche’s side again, aiming to exploit Everton’s defensive vulnerabilities and extend their unbeaten start.
I’m steering clear of the head-to-head market in this one, instead backing over 2.5 total goals, a market that has hit in six of the last seven meetings. between this pair.
Leicester’s promising start against Spurs quickly turned sour with a 2-1 defeat to Fulham, and now the pressure is on Steve Cooper to get his first win or risk being the first Leicester manager since 2010 to go winless in his opening three league games.
The Foxes have struggled defensively, with just one clean sheet in their last 25 Premier League outings, so expecting another tight match here might be a stretch.
Villa, coming off a 2-0 loss to Arsenal, will fancy their chances on the road, where they’ve been strong under Emery, making them a solid bet to take all three points.
I’m taking Villa and over 2.5 total goals.
Nottingham Forest’s strong start to the season (W1, D1) has surprised many, and they’ll look to keep their unbeaten run alive against Midlands rivals Wolves.
With Nuno Espírito Santo at the helm, a man who knows Molineux all too well, Forest are eyeing another strong performance against his former side, especially given his impressive post-Wolves record (W2, D1).
Wolves, reeling from a disastrous start after a 6-2 drubbing by Chelsea, will be desperate to bounce back, but with their poor away form and Forest’s solid H2H record, a draw looks like the best they can hope for.
West Ham may have picked up their first win of the season last week, but welcoming Manchester City to the London Stadium is a whole different ball game.
The Hammers haven’t beaten City in their last 17 Premier League encounters, and Lopetegui’s men will need more than just home advantage to turn the tide.
Pep Guardiola’s side is firing on all cylinders, already racking up six goals in two league games and riding a 21-game unbeaten streak.
With City leading at both half-time and full-time in nine of their last 11 league matches, expect another masterclass from the reigning champions.
Newcastle will look to continue their strong home form as they face a Spurs side fresh off a 4-0 thrashing of Everton.
Eddie Howe’s men are unbeaten in their last nine Premier League home games, and with Sandro Tonali’s return boosting the squad, they’ll aim to replicate their 4-0 victory over Tottenham from last season.
However, Spurs are eager to prove their top-four credentials and break their poor away record against top teams. Expect a high-scoring clash, as the last seven meetings between these two have all seen over 2.5 goals.
I’m taking the overs.
Manchester United faces arch-rivals Liverpool with Erik ten Hag desperate for a reaction after last week’s late heartbreaker against Brighton.
United’s knack for conceding at the death is a bad habit they need to kick if they want to extend their unbeaten run against the Reds.
Meanwhile, Liverpool under Arne Slot look slick, with back-to-back 2-0 wins setting the stage for what could be their third straight clean sheet to start the season.
With both sides still finding their rhythm under new leadership, expect a tight, high-stakes battle at Old Trafford.
The last three competitive matches between this pair have finished as draws after regular time, a result I’m backing to repeat here.