Football analyst Lewis Jones returns with bold Premier League predictions for Matchday Three, spotlighting high-stakes clashes including a potential shock at Old Trafford. With 215 matches airing live on Sky Sports this season, fans await pivotal fixtures like Leeds vs Newcastle and Liverpool vs Arsenal.
Chelsea vs Fulham: Card Fest Expected
Saturday's early London derby presents prime conditions for disciplinary drama. Historical data reveals a 0.64 increase in yellow cards per game before international breaks, with last season's Matchday Three averaging 5.6 cards per contest. Sky Bet's 10/11 odds on over 4.5 cards look tempting given players' heightened intensity to impress national team selectors.
Manchester United in Crisis?
Despite being 4/11 favorites against Burnley, United's shaky form under Ruben Amorim raises alarms. The manager's 16 losses in 29 Premier League matches and midweek Carabao Cup exit to Grimsby Town fuel speculation about his future. Jones suggests Burnley's 11/2 draw-no-bet odds offer serious value against a squad yet to justify its expensive rebuild.
Brentford's Set-Piece Threat
Sunderland faces aerial danger from Brentford's meticulously rehearsed dead-ball strategies. Defender Sepp van den Berg emerges as a 25/1 dark horse for first goalscorer, having recorded shots in 14 of his last 16 starts. The Bees rank second in set-piece xG since 2023/24 (33.2) and already notched one this campaign.
Spurs' Resurgent Striker
Tottenham's Richarlison (9/2 first scorer) rides momentum from his Burnley brace into Bournemouth's visit. The Cherries' high-risk defensive approach under Andoni Iraola could play into Spurs' hands, with Jones predicting a convincing 3-1 home victory.
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