Premier League predictions: Arsenal add to Villa misery, Man United find winning touch

Friday's action saw Crystal Palace host Manchester City, with the host team hoping to improve after losing 2-0 away to Everton in their opening match. Palace bolstered their squad by loaning defender Axel Disasi from Chelsea, while City brought in 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille. Prediction favors City for a 3-1 victory.

Meanwhile, Liverpool managed to secure a point in a stoppage-time penalty against Newcastle, with Cody Gakpo contributing a goal in the 2-2 draw. The Reds are reportedly close to signing Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola for £120 million. New Forest manager Oliver Glasner experienced a frustrating defeat to Leeds United, followed by a 2-0 loss in the League Cup second round.

However, he received good news when Forest secured a £50 million deal for Chelsea striker Liam Delap. Prediction leans towards Liverpool winning 2-0 against Palace.

Bournemouth faced a disappointing 1-0 loss to City, ending their 18-game unbeaten streak. The earlier victory against last season's runners-up was undone by late goals from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry. Everton, on the other hand, thrashed Preston 4-0 on Wednesday, with Barry scoring his first hat-trick for the club. Prediction is a 1-1 draw between Bournemouth and Everton.

Coventry City, who made their top-flight debut last Friday, lost 3-0 to champions Arsenal in their opening game. However, they bounced back with a 4-2 win away to third-tier Plymouth Argyle in the League Cup. Hull City, meanwhile, ended their season with a sensational return to the Premier League after a 2-0 win over Manchester United, thanks to goals from Nobel Mendy and Semi-Ajayi. Prediction is a 2-2 draw between Coventry City and Hull City.

Tottenham Hotspur's season started poorly, losing 3-0 at Brentford. However, their new signing Savio proved his worth with a goal and an assist in a 2-2 League Cup win over Charlton Athletic. Newcastle came close to beating Liverpool in their opener, but ultimately lost 2-1 after Lewis Hall conceded a stoppage-time penalty. New manager Matthias Jaissle, however, tasted victory with a 3-2 win over West Bromwich Albion. Prediction favors Tottenham 2-3 against Newcastle.

The weekend's fixtures include Chelsea aiming to build on their win over Fulham, Brighton's victory over Aston Villa, Leeds' double over Nottingham Forest, and Sunderland's clash with Fulham.