Bolton v Man Utd
Manchester United have Roy Keane back and match-fit after his outing for the Republic of Ireland on Wednesday.
And despite Bolton's reasonable record against United over the last couple of seasons, Sir Alex Ferguson's team know they have got to win games like these if they are not to lose ground on the leaders even at this early stage of the season.
Verdict: 1-2
Since Fulham's promotion to the Premiership, Arsenal seem to be able to beat them at will.
I think there might be a greater inconsistency factor about Fulham's play this season and I can see them finishing in the bottom half of the table.
Arsenal are playing as though last season never ended, scoring a frightening amount of goals.
Verdict: 0-2
As organised and hard working as West Brom are, I reckon Liverpool will win this.
It will be a difficult game for Liverpool but they are slowly starting to click into gear.
People say that the Spanish players did not do very well at Bolton but that was their first game.
Many foreign players take the best part of a season to bed into their new clubs and when Nunez is fit, Liverpool will have him plus Luis Garcia, Xabi Alonso, Josemi and Djibril Cisse finding their way in the Premiership.
People cannot be too judgemental too soon.
Verdict: 2-0
City had a great win last time out at home, beating Charlton 4-1.
Kevin Keegan's side always make lots of chances at home but Everton look like they might have recaptured the doggedness that helped them so much the season before last.
They defended very well at Old Trafford and manager David Moyes is certain to have reminded his players about last season's embarrassing 5-1 defeat the last time Everton visited Man City.
Verdict: 1-2
Middlesbrough v Birmingham
This will be a tight game of few chances between two equally matched teams who are likely to cancel each other out.
Birmingham's biggest problem this season will be scoring enough goals and I reckon the home team will shade this one.
Verdict: 1-0
I fancy Newcastle strongly here.
All the players know that the new manager is Graeme Souness and, although he is not in charge for the game, he will be watching and they will be looking to impress.
I think Souness is a good appointment.
He is a disciplinarian but he is good to play for because he is really fair with players.
You look after him and he will look after you. You let him down and he will let you down.
Verdict: 2-0
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Pompey know the importance of picking up points at home.
Palace have had a hard introduction to the Premiership. They made signings before the deadline but it doesn't need me to tell them that they have started what will be a long, hard season.
They have got to stick at it and at some stage get on an unbeaten run, which will in turn build their confidence.
Verdict: 2-0
Sunday
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Tottenham have made a very good start to the season and, having signed so many players, now have real competition for places.
There is a breath of fresh air going through the football club and when you are getting positive results on a regular basis it really makes life easier.
Norwich have already discovered that, especially away from home, the slightest mistakes will be punished.
Verdict: 2-1
Monday
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I expect Charlton to win this.
They seem to be winning at home and losing away but the way Alan Curbishley's team is set up I expect them to create lots of chances at The Valley.
Everyone seems to be waiting to see what will happen with regard to the managerial position at Southampton.
Will Steve Wigley get the job or not?
I saw Saints at Chelsea and they did not have another shot at goal after scoring with just 12 seconds on the clock.
Away from home, they look average at best.
Verdict: 2-0
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