{"id":508245,"date":"2019-08-23T05:30:57","date_gmt":"2019-08-23T09:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/?p=508245"},"modified":"2019-08-23T05:30:57","modified_gmt":"2019-08-23T09:30:57","slug":"premier-league-preview-matchweek-three","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2019\/08\/23\/premier-league-preview-matchweek-three\/","title":{"rendered":"Premier League Preview: Matchweek Three"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Last Word On Football&#8217;s Premier League preview, where each week we take a look at some of the key fixtures in the forthcoming matches. Four sides remain without a point heading into the third game of the season. How will your side fare this week? Here is our preview of Premier League Matchweek three.<\/p>\n<h2>Premier League Preview: Matchweek Three<\/h2>\n<h3>Key Games<\/h3>\n<h3>Liverpool v Arsenal<\/h3>\n<p>Both sides showed their strengths to come away with three points last time out. The eagerness for both sides to maintain their unbeaten start should make for an entertaining game.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/feeds\/arsenalfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arsenal<\/a>&#8216;s new-look squad will face a tough test against <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/feeds\/liverpoolfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Liverpool<\/a> at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp&#8217;s side boast an impressive record of 41 games without defeat at home in the Premier League. However, Arsenal now boast an impressive front three, and they could test Liverpool&#8217;s defence and the<a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/f76e6b4e\/Adrian\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Adrian<\/a> in goal.<\/p>\n<p>However, Arsenal are still yet to show improvements in defence and could face a tough game against the Reds front three. October 7 2018 was the last time Liverpool failed to score at home, in what was a 0-0 draw with title rivals <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/feeds\/manchestercityfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manchester City<\/a>. It is unlikely to be 0-0 come the full-time whistle at Anfield on Saturday evening.<\/p>\n<h3>Norwich City v Chelsea<\/h3>\n<p>The home side will be hoping to distance themselves from the tag of relegation candidates, while <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/feeds\/chelseafootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chelsea<\/a> will be looking for their first win under Frank Lampard. As a result, it should make for an entertaining clash at Carrow Road.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea made significant improvements in their second game of the season against <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/leicester-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leicester<\/a>. However, they could still not find the back of the net for their second goal, and had to settle for a 1-1 draw.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/norwich-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Norwich<\/a> have impressed during the first two games of the seasons. Despite a 4-1 drubbing away at Liverpool, they won their fair share of praise for their performance. The praise continued into Matchweek two, as they dominated Newcastle in their 3-1 victory. Daniel Farke&#8217;s side will be hoping to pull off the first big shock of the season.<\/p>\n<h3>LWOF Predicts<\/h3>\n<h3>Aston Villa v Everton<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/aston-villa-club-news-analysis-fixtures\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aston Villa<\/a> will be hoping to end their run of back-to-back defeats by picking up points at home to <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/everton\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Everton<\/a>. However, up against an Everton side who are yet to concede a goal, Dean Smith&#8217;s team could face a tough test.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aston Villa 1-1 Everton<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Norwich City v Chelsea<\/h3>\n<p>Can Frank Lampard finally earn his first win as Chelsea manager? Norwich certainly won&#8217;t be an easy game for the Blues, who will have to improve drastically in defence to contain in form <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/0745b37d\/Teemu-Pukki\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Teemu Pukki<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Norwich City 2-1 Chelsea<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Brighton &amp; Hove Albion v Southampton<\/h3>\n<p>Despite losing last weekend, the Saints looked an improved side following their 3-0 defeat to <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/burnley\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Burnley<\/a> in Matchweek one. However, a new look <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/brighton-hove-albion\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brighton &amp; Hove Albion<\/a> may prove too much for a side who only won four games away from home last season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Brighton &amp; Hove Albion 2-0 <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/southampton\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Southampton<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Manchester United v Crystal Palace<\/h3>\n<p>Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be hoping to make Old Trafford a fortress this season. The last time <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/feeds\/manchesterunitedfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manchester United<\/a> went the entire season unbeaten at home was the 2010\/11 campaign. They face <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/crystal-palace\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Crystal Palace<\/a> at Old Trafford on Saturday and extend their unbeaten run.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester United 3-0 Crystal Palace<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Sheffield United v Leicester City<\/h3>\n<p>Confidence is high at Bramall Lane after picking up four points from their first two games. However, up against a strong Leicester side, they may be brought back down to reality.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/sheffield-united-club-news-analysis-fixtures\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sheffield United<\/a> 0-2 Leicester City<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Watford v West Ham<\/h3>\n<p>Both sides are still on the hunt for their first wins of the season. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/watford\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watford<\/a> are yet to score a goal so far this season but could earn their first points of the season at Vicarage Road this weekend<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watford 1-1 <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/west-ham\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">West Ham<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Liverpool v Arsenal<\/h3>\n<p>This game could prove to either be a fantastic end-to-end affair or demonstrate a tight defence performance by the away side. We expect the former, with the home side edging the encounter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Bournemouth v Manchester City<\/h3>\n<p>Eddie Howe was heavily criticised for the way he approached this game last season. His <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/bournemouth\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bournemouth<\/a> side managed just 18% position and failed to register a shot on goal as Manchester City won 1-0. Expect a similar game this time around.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bournemouth 1-3 Manchester City<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Tottenham v Newcastle United<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/feeds\/tottenhamfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tottenham<\/a> and Mauricio Pochettino could add to the misery surrounding <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/newcastle-united\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Newcastle United<\/a> on Sunday. The Magpies were dominated by Norwich in Matchweek two, and up against a better side, could be inflicted with further misery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tottenham 4-0 Newcastle United<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Wolverhampton Wanderers v Burnley<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/wolves-club-analysis-news-fixtures\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wolves<\/a> looked unconvincing at points during their 1-1 draw with Manchester United. Following yet another away tie in the Europa League, they could come up short against <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/clubs\/burnley\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Burnley<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-2 Burnley<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Main Photo<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"QWT6IRSdSgZsr0Zuyji09w\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.co.uk\/detail\/1162087084\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'QWT6IRSdSgZsr0Zuyji09w',sig:'U-zugdmlikezEvIpcZVlKx4VK-p6N1G3lzSMxNum-RM=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1162087084',caption: true ,tld:'co.uk',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Last Word On Football&#8217;s Premier League preview, where each week we take a look at some of the key fixtures in the forthcoming matches. Four sides remain without a point heading into the third game of the season. How will your side fare this week? 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