All you need to know about all week 3 matches in the Premier League.
The Premier League is back with round three of matches. The standout result from Gameweek 2 saw Manchester City lay down a stern reminder of their attacking prowess to any potential Premier League suitors for the season ahead as they beat Brighton 6-1.
Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur kept the winning momentum going while Manchester United faltered. Arsenal lost their second straight match of the season.
Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea all have favourable fixtures for Gameweek 3. The standout fixture sees Mauricio Pochettino’s Spurs take on Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United in the Monday night fixture at Old Trafford.
Here's a look at match-by-match facts and statistics ahead of round three of the Premier League:
1. Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester City
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Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester City
Date: Saturday, August 25
Time: 5 pm (time in IST)
This is the first league match between the teams since 2012. City have won five of their eight Premier League meetings with Wolves, including the last three games. City are top of table with two wins out of two matches, while Wolves have have one point from two games. (Image: AFP)
2. Arsenal v West Ham United
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Arsenal v West Ham United
Date: Saturday, August 25
Time: 7.30 pm (time in IST)
Arsenal have suffered defeats in their opening two league games for the first time since 1992. West Ham are also seeking to end a run of two straight losses under new boss Manuel Pellegrini. Arsenal old boy Jack Wilshere returns to his face his old club. (Image: AFP)
3. Bournemouth v Everton
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Bournemouth v Everton
Date: Saturday, August 25
Time: 7.30 pm (time in IST)
Bournemouth are looking to win their opening three Premier League matches for the first time. Everton are seeking their first Premier League away victory against Bournemouth at their fourth attempt. Everton have four points from two matches, Bournemouth have six. (Image: Reuters)
4. Huddersfield Town v Cardiff City
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Huddersfield Town v Cardiff City
Date: Saturday, August 25
Time: 7.30 pm (time in IST)
This will be the first top-flight meeting between the clubs since February 1956, when Cardiff won 2-1 at Leeds Road. Huddersfield have lost their opening two games of the season, while Cardiff are aiming for a first victory of the campaign after drawing with Newcastle United on the opening weekend. (Image: AFP)
5. Southampton v Leicester City
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Southampton v Leicester City
Date: Saturday, August 25
Time: 7.30 pm (time in IST)
Leicester will be without striker Jamie Vardy after he was sent off for a reckless challenge last weekend. Everton have four points from two matches, Southampton have just one. (Image: Reuters)
6. Liverpool v Brighton and Hove Albion
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Liverpool v Brighton and Hove Albion
Date: Saturday, August 25
Time: 10 pm (time in IST)
Juergen Klopp's Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 22 league matches at Anfield and have kept a clean sheet in the last six. Brighton recorded their first win of the season against Manchester United last weekend while Liverpool collected maximum points from their first two matches against Crystal Palace and West Ham United. (Image: Reuters)
7. Watford v Crystal Palace
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Watford v Crystal Palace
Date: Sunday, August 26
Time: 6 pm (time in IST)
Palace are unbeaten in their last seven league matches against Watford at Vicarage Road since a 2-0 defeat in the Championship in February 2009. Watford sit fourth in the league after winning their first two matches, while Palace are 10th with three points. (Image: Reuters)
8. Fulham v Burnley
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Fulham v Burnley
Date: Sunday, August 26
Time: 8.30 pm (time in IST)
Sean Dyche's Burnley are unbeaten in their last 10 Premier League matches against promoted teams. After winning five consecutive league matches between March and April, Burnley are winless in their last seven. Slavisa Jokanovic's Fulham are have lost their first two games on their return to the Premier League. (Image: File Photo)
9. Newcastle United v Chelsea
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Newcastle United v Chelsea
Date: Sunday, August 26
Time: 8.30 pm (time in IST)
Newcastle have won four of their last five home league matches against Chelsea, most recently recording a 3-0 victory on the final day of the 2017-18 campaign. Chelsea have four points from two matches, Newcastle United have just one. (Image: Reuters)
10. Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur
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Date: Monday, August 28
Time: 12.30 am (time in IST)
United have won 21 of their 26 Premier League home matches against Spurs, and have been victorious in each of their last four without conceding a goal. Tottenham Hotspur has won both their matches so far while United lost to Brighton after winning the Premier League opener against Leicester City. (Image: Reuters)
