Three gameweeks in, it’s still too early to draw any firm conclusions about where teams might end up this season.
Manchester City and Arsenal are the only two teams with a 100% record, but that could change this week as City are set to take on their neighbours Manchester United in the first Manchester derby of the season, while Arsenal make a tough trip to Sunderland.
Chelsea will be itching to get back to winning ways following their 2-1 defeat at the hands of Arsenal last weekend, while Liverpool will hope to get back-to-back wins for the first time since April.
Here, Sport Just Sport writer Anurag Tyagi scours the markets for the televised top-flight tussles from Gameweek 4 of the Premier League and provides some suggested predictions and bets for them.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton
Saturday, 12th September, 17:30 (BST)
Things can change in a snap, not just in football but in real life too. Look at the positivity around Spurs when they appointed Roberto De Zerbi and how the club managed to push aside the threat of relegation.
The former Marseille manager was also backed heavily in the transfer market, with Spurs signing some high-profile players and splashing out millions.
Now, fast-forward, and De Zerbi, believe it or not, is under immense pressure.
His position may not be under immediate threat, but that could quickly change if his team fails to get maximum points from their next home fixture against Everton, who, by the way, are playing good football and remain unbeaten.
Spurs, however, should take some heart from the fact that they finally got on the board after earning a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Nottingham Forest last weekend.
Everton, on the other hand, showed real fight in an entertaining 2-2 home draw against Manchester United.
The Toffees came from behind twice, with their last goal coming in the sixth minute of second-half injury time.
With that draw, David Moyes’ team extended its unbeaten start to the season to three matches.
Head-to-head
If Tottenham are looking to get their first win of the season, then this is the game where it could happen.
Historically, Spurs tend to enjoy playing against Everton. In 192 head-to-head matches, Spurs have won 74 times, with Everton winning 58, while 60 other games ended in draws.
To give you more perspective on this rivalry, Spurs did the double over Everton last season, with Moyes’ team failing to score in either of those matches.
Spurs have also lost just once against Everton in the league since 2021.
Match odds
Tottenham have been poor this season, and it reflects in the early betting trends, with Spurs having even odds at 1/1 for this game.
At 13/5, a draw is the second-most favourable outcome, while the chances of Everton winning at the Spurs Stadium stand at 11/4.
Suggested bet
Everton to score anytime, but Spurs to clinch the win by a single-goal margin.
Coventry City vs Brighton and Hove Albion
Sunday, 12th September, 14:00 (BST)
Frank Lampard must be proud of his team after last weekend’s performance at the Etihad Stadium.
Yes, Coventry came away empty-handed from their trip to Manchester, but it was the collective performance and fighting spirit that should give the Sky Blues a huge boost ahead of this fixture.
Coventry are one of the favourites to go down this season, and three defeats in their opening three games show why this is a common notion.
But if Coventry are to avoid the drop, they have to make their home a fortress and must start winning games, like this one against Brighton and Hove Albion.
For Brighton, this game offers a perfect opportunity to get back to winning ways. The Seagulls started the season with a big 4-0 win over Aston Villa before losing to Chelsea 4-3 and drawing 1-1 at home last weekend.
Head-to-head
Coventry City and Brighton and Hove Albion have faced each other a total of 70 times across all competitions, with their last meeting coming in 2018 in the fifth round of the FA Cup, which Brighton won 3-1.
Overall, Brighton hold the upper hand in the head-to-head meetings, with 28 wins, while Coventry have won 19 times.
Match Odds
Coventry might be at home, but it’s the away team that are favourites at 17/20 to win this game, while a home win stands at 16/5. The chances of a draw are at 11/4.
Suggested bet
Brighton to win by at least a two-goal margin.
Manchester United vs Manchester City
Sunday, September 13, 16:30 (BST)
Easily the standout fixture this weekend. This is the first Manchester derby of the 2026/27 Premier League season, and it’s Manchester United who will play host to their neighbours this weekend at Old Trafford.
It’s been a tough start to the new season for the Red Devils. Just one win in three games shows the size of the task at hand for Michael Carrick.
That’s why this is a must-win fixture for the home team, considering another defeat could leave Man Utd eight points from the summit.
For Manchester City, it’s all about keeping the momentum.
The narrow 1-0 win against Coventry City was a timely reminder that Man City are still far away from playing the fluid football they were so used to under Pep Guardiola.
But the important thing is the three points, no matter how they come, and Man City are winning at the moment.
Head-to-head
Despite Manchester City being the better team during the last decade or so, Manchester United still enjoy a better head-to-head record against their neighbours.
In 198 head-to-head matches, Man United have won 81 times, losing just 63, while 54 matches ended in draws.
In addition, Man United also won the most recent meeting in this fixture, which was a 2-0 win at Old Trafford last season.
Match odds
Manchester United are playing at home, but the betting market still sees them as the underdogs.
A home win stands at 21/10, while City are the likeliest to get maximum points from this game according to the early betting trends, at 23/20.
A draw stands at 3/1.
Suggested bet
Manchester United to score anytime, but Manchester City to clinch all three points.
Leeds vs Newcastle
Monday, 14th September, 20:00 (BST)
Leeds United will play host to Newcastle United on Sunday afternoon. Both teams have made a solid start to the season, remaining unbeaten after three games.
Newcastle, in particular, deserve all the praise for the way they have managed to outperform expectations.
Though there’s an argument that a £100 million man should not be spending time on the bench, Spurs’ new manager Matthias Jaissle has been impressive in managing his troops so far, with his team playing with hunger and determination.
Leeds are also unbeaten after three matches, winning once and drawing the other two games.
Daniel Farke’s team looks solid at the back, with the three-man backline, complemented by crafty full-backs in Gudmundsson and Bogle, giving the team the luxury of going forward while also providing compactness when defending.
Head-to-head
Leeds United and Newcastle United have faced each other 105 times before this encounter.
Leeds have won 33 times in those games, while Newcastle have managed to win 42.
Newcastle are unbeaten against Leeds since 2021, winning five times during that run, while their most recent meeting ended in a 1-1 draw at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last season.
Match Odds
Leeds are priced at 11/8 for a home win, while Newcastle are a distant 2/1 to clinch all three points. A draw stands at 13/5 in this game.
Suggested bet
Both teams to score, with 1-1 being the most likely outcome.
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