EPL: Saturday’s Premier League Fixtures, Line-Up, Predictions

The English Premier League (EPL) continues with sizzling fixtures after Chelsea’s 3-0 victory over Luton Town Friday night.

Today, Saturday, August 26, Arsenal are hoping for a third consecutive win as they host Fulham City.

They’ve been impressive in the season opener after their 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest two weeks ago, and a slim win over Crystal Palace last Monday.

Arsenal were without their talisman, Gabriel Jesus who out of action due to injury, there is however hope that that the Brazil international might be given a chance for a start in the season.

Arsenal are said to be living no stones unturned after last season’s campaign which was a disappointment for them as they failed to maintain the morning momentum.

Fulham on the other were defeated by Brentford 3-0 right in front of their home fans last week despite a slim 1-0 victory Everton in the week before.

Predictions: Arsenal are expected to continue supremacy over Fulham. The Gunners have 23 wins, drew six games and losing three against Fulham in previous meetings.

With a 1.28 odds for Arsenal to win Fulham according to the book markers no doubt the Gunners will rain some goals against their visitors this afternoon at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal Predicted Lineup: Aron Ramsdale, Thomas Partey, Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Megalhaes, Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martineli and Edward Nketia.

Fulham Predicted Lineup: Bernd Leno, Kenny Tete, Issa Diop, Calvin Ughelumba, Antonee Robinson, Sasa Lukic, Harry Wilson, Harrison Reed, Raul Jimenez and Bobby Reid.

Elsewhere, Tottenham Hotspur visit Bournemouth with a hope of repeating their October 29, 2-3 victory.

Spurs put up a good performance last Saturday beating Manchester United 2-0.

Saturday’s victory for Spurs could see them moving up the ladder after drawing 2-2 with Brentford at the start of the season.

Bournemouth are yet to get a win at the start of the season after their 1-1 result with West Ham on August 12 and losing 3-1 to Liverpool last week.

It will be a herculean task for Bournemouth even at home as they face a rather tough opponents Spurs who aren’t giving up under manager, Ange Postecoglou.

Predictions: In view of previous meetings by this two sides Spurs will find it difficult getting a win with 2.08 odds and 3.52 for Bournemouth.

Bournemouth Predicted Lineup:
Neto, Max Aarons, Illia Zabarnyi, Marcos Senesi, Milos Kerkez, Antoine Semenyo, Philip Billing, Joey Rothwell, Ryan Christie, Jadon Anthony, and Dominic Solanke.

Spurs Predicted Lineup:
Guglielmo Vicario, Emerson, Micky Van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie Iyenoma, Dejan Kulusevski, Yves Bissouma, Matar Sarr Pape, Oliver Skipp, Son Heung-min, and Richarlison.

Elsewhere, Manchester United will be hoping for a redemption as they are currently below average 47% after losing 2-0 to Spurs last week.

It is a disappointing poor start for United after their 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Erik ten Hag boys are continuing with their sluggish start.

United will be without Luke Shaw, Mason Mount and Tyrell Malacia who are nursing injuries. As things stand the Red Devils are yet to find a rhythm between their midfield and attack.

Facing Nottingham Forest this afternoon will be rather difficult for a victory as their visitors have been impressive on goals.

Although, overall, United won their last give outing with Forest conceding just a goal scoring 18 goals in all. Saturday’s game will be crucial for United in move up the ladder.

Predictions: United will have an easy passage to victory with 1.41 odds but that is if the likes of Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Gernacho live up to expectations.

Manchester United Predicted Lineup:
Andre Onana, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martínez, Victor Lindelof, Anthony Santos, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Christian Eriksen, Alejandro Gernacho, Marcus Rashford.