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  "id": 3872811,
  "title": "Premier League predictions: Arsenal add to Villa misery, Man United find winning touch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/premier-league-predictions-arsenal-add-to-villa-misery-man-united",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T02:46:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/28/premier-league-predictions-arsenal-add-to-villa-misery-man-united-find-winning-touch/"
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  "account": "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.\n\nMeanwhile, 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.\n\nBournemouth 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.\n\nCoventry 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.\n\nTottenham 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.\n\nThe 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.",
  "summary": "Friday: Crystal Palace v Manchester City (11pm kick-off UAE) New Palace manager Pierre Sage will be looking for improvement in Palace's first home match of the season after losing 2-0 away to Everton in their opener. The Eagles have boosted their squad this week by completing the loan signing of defender Axel Disasi from Chelsea. City also had a new man in the dugout last week, but Enzo Maresca…",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/arsenal-face-depleted-villa-spurs-seek-return-on-300mil-spend",
        "published": "2026-08-27T22:32:01.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Arsenal face depleted Aston Villa, Spurs seek return on £300mil spend",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/arsenal-face-depleted-aston-villa-spurs-seek-return-on-300mil-spend",
        "published": "2026-08-28T00:35:48.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Premier League predictions: Arsenal add to Villa misery, Man United find winning touch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/premier-league-predictions-arsenal-add-to-villa-misery-man-united-3873375",
        "published": "2026-08-28T02:46:57.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Arsenal flying, Spurs reeling, United rattled: A little preview of the EPL this weekend",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/arsenal-flying-spurs-reeling-united-rattled-a-little-preview-of-the",
        "published": "2026-08-28T04:04:20.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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