Robbie Savage Premier League acca: Aston Villa to stun Liverpool, Arsenal too strong for Man United

Another big weekend of action awaits in the English top-flight, with Arsenal and Manchester United topping the bill on Sunday. 

Former Premier League midfielder Robbie Savage goes through all 10 matches, picking a tip in each contest. 

And he started his weekend predictions in style, by tipping West Ham to win 2-1 at Luton, with Jarrod Bowen to score. Bang on.

 

Sheffield United vs Everton

It's a big one already for Sheffield United and Everton.

Everton going behind in the Carabao Cup [against Doncaster], one nil, but then come back with two goals. Beto looks a very very good player, physical presence, pace in-behind, balls into the box. He looks a really good signing for Everton, I know it's early days.

[Arnaut] Danjuma got the winner [against Doncaster]. Pace on that left hand side, cutting in on his right foot.

Sheffield United. This is a huge, huge game, losing in midweek to Lincoln city on penalties. It's going to be a huge game in the Premier League.

The last four meetings, guess what, the away team have won. The last three games 1-0. I'm going to go with an Everton 1-0 win, with Beto - the new signing -  to get the goal.

Robbie’s Pick: Sheffield United 0-1 Everton

Brentford vs Bournemouth

Bournemouth travel to Brentford.  

Bournemouth’s record in the capital is not very good. They've just won two of their last 15 away games in the Premier League

They go to a Brentford side who love to play that dynamic, brilliant possession-based football at times.

I think Brentford here at home, especially with Bournemouth’s away record in the capital, I think Brentford will win and win the game to nil, 2-0 to Brentford.

Robbie’s Pick: Brentford 2-0 Bournemouth

Burnley vs Tottenham

Burnley take on Spurs.

Burnley on the back of a win against Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup. Spurs going out of the competition - a competition maybe some felt they could’ve won.

Spurs going to Turf Moor. A difficult place to go. Spurs have only failed to score once in their last 15 Premier League away games, but they had Harry Kane.

Richarlison got off the mark with a head against Fulham. Will he get on the scoresheet at Turf Moor? I think he will. I think there'll be goals. I'm going for Spurs to win 2-0.

Robbie’s Pick: Burnley 0-2 Tottenham

Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest

Chelsea take on Nottingham Forest.

Nottingham Forest, as I've said in previous predictions, will score away from home. They scored at the Emirates, and they scored two at Old Trafford.

I think they'll get on the scoresheet here at Stamford Bridge but I don't think they'll get enough goals to beat Chelsea. I'm going with a Chelsea 3-1 win.

Robbie’s Pick: Chelsea 3-1 Nottingham Forest

Manchester City vs Fulham

Manchester City against Fulham.

What about this for a stat. Man City against Fulham in the last 14 times they faced each other, the score is Manchester City played 14 and won 14.

No brainer at all. This will be Manchester City played 15 and won 15 against Fulham. I'm gonna go with a 2-0 victory.

Robbie’s Pick: Manchester City 2-0 Fulham

Brighton vs Newcastle

Brighton take on Newcastle United and I think one thing we can guarantee in this game is goals.

Look how many goals have been in games featuring Brighton and Newcastle already at the start of this season.

So I'm going for goals, I think they'd be goals in the first half. I tell you what, look at [Alexander] Isak for Newcastle. I think he'll be on the scoresheet.

And look at Solly March for Brighton. I think there’s going to be goals. Those two I fancy scoring. Goals in this game. I'm going for Brighton three, Newcastle United two.

Robbie’s Pick: Brighton 3-2 Newcastle

Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton

Crystal Palace take on Wolves.

Both teams scoring goals in the Carabao Cup in midweek. Wolves getting five. Crystal Palace, with changes at halftime, getting four goals.

There will be goals in this one. Crystal Palace have won their last three home games against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League.

I tell you what, make it four in a row. Goals in this game. I'm going Crystal Palace two, Wolves one.

Robbie’s Pick: Crystal Palace 2-1 Wolves

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

Big game, Liverpool taking on Aston Villa.

Liverpool 1-0 down and 10 men against Newcastle, but Darwin Nunez, two unbelievable finishes. What a performance that was at Newcastle United - some who are tipping to win the Premier League?

However, other pundits think that Liverpool will be the team that pushes Manchester City the most.

But I'll tell you what, this is a real difficult game against an Aston Villa side who are playing with confidence, who were scoring goals under Unai Emery.

And I'll tell you what, Liverpool's record against Aston Villa in the Premier League is good. They won nine out of their last 11.

But I'll tell you what, I'm gonna go for a shock. It will be a shock on that record. I'm going Liverpool one, Aston Villa two.

Robbie’s Pick: Liverpool 1-2 Aston Villa

Arsenal vs Manchester United

It's the big one. It’s Arsenal taking on Manchester United.

If you're looking at the history in the last five Premier League games at the Emirates, Arsenal have won four. And I tell you what, this is going to be an intriguing encounter.

Manchester United are not playing well at all, but they've got six points. The win against Wolves and the win against Nottingham Forest, not playing well.

I think Arsenal on this occasion will be too strong for Manchester United. I think there'll be goals though, I think Manchester United will have to relinquish possession. I think they'll sit back.

But what they've got is Rashford on the counter-attack. Will Rashford play as a number nine, or will he play out on the left?

I think Rashford is better out on the left. He can face the play, he can get his body on the half-turn, he can let the ball to run across him and his first touch will take him forward going towards the goal.

I think as a centre forward, most of the time he'll play with back to goal and I don't think that suits Marcus Rashford. That's why I think [Rasmus] Hojlund has come to the football club to be that focal point.

So for Manchester United to get the best out of Rashford, for me, he has to start down the left. And if he does that, I think he’ll score.

But look at Arsenal. [Bukayo] Saka just announced as the Young Player of the Year, deservedly so, I think he's a great player. Good form. I think Saka will score also. I'm gonna go Arsenal three Manchester United one.

Robbie’s Pick: Arsenal 3-1 Manchester United