Match previews

BOURNEMOUTH will be determined to recover from the Liverpool horror show against Wolverhampton Wanderers – and they’ll be doing it without Scott Parker.Parker, 41, was sacked on Tuesday morning despite leading the Cherries to Premier League promotion at the first attempt.
Bournemouth sacked Scott Parker following a record-equalling loss to LiverpoolCredit: Reuters
Allan Saint-Maximin’s stoppage time goal denied Wolves of their first win this seasonCredit: PA
But the Bournemouth owners were left no choice having witnessed their side crumble to Manchester City and Arsenal before being annihilated 9-0 by Liverpool.
However, the south coast outfit have a huge opportunity to rejuvenate themselves against a Wolves side who are yet to secure a win this season.
And Wolves hearts will be dampened having just missed out on three points courtesy of Allan Saint-Maximin’s stoppage time screamer for Newcastle.
What time does Bournemouth vs Wolves kick off?

Bournemouth start life without Scott Parker against Wolves on Wednesday, August 31.
It is scheduled to get underway at 7:30pm UK time.
The Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth will be designated arena for this encounter and it can host around 11,379 – the smallest capacity in the Premier League.
Wolves scraped a 1-0 win over the Cherries when the clubs last met in June 2020.

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What TV channel is Bournemouth vs Wolves on and can I live stream it?

Bournemouth vs Wolves will be broadcasted LIVE on BT Sport 5 in the UK.
Pre-match coverage is set to commence from 7:15pm UK time – 30 minutes before kick-off.
Subscription holders also have the option to stream the entire action live via the BT Sport website or BT Sport app.

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Team news
Temporary head coach Gary O’Neill will be delighted to have Dominic Solanke fit and raring to go following his 45 minute cameo against Liverpool.
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And the Irishman could potentially see a return for Lloyd Kelly and Ben Pearson.
Meanwhile, Bruno Lage has no fresh injury concerns ahead of this intriguing clash with Bournemouth.
However, the Wolves gaffer might be tempted into resting Nelson Semedo who has come through the last two matches with very little pre-season in his legs.
Latest odds

Bournemouth to win 5/2
Draw 23/10
Wolves 23/20

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MANCHESTER CITY fought hard to pick off Crystal Palace last weekend – but they’ll be hoping for an easier test against Premier League new boys Nottingham Forest.Pep Guardiola’s men overturned a two goal deficit to beat the Eagles 4-2 at the Etihad.
Erling Haaland’s hattrick inspire Man City to a 4-2 win against Crystal PalaceCredit: Rex
Nottingham Forest were defeated by Tottenham despite all their hard workCredit: Rex
And mega summer signing Erling Haaland stole the headlines once again having grabbed his first hattrick in the colours of sky blue.
However, Forest could prove to be another tough test for the reigning champions with all the new additions they have added to their squad.
But the the play-off winners will feel a little dejected going into this match following a recent disappointing 2-0 loss at home to Tottenham Hotspur.
What time does Man City vs Nottingham Forest kick off?

Manchester City will be entertaining Nottingham Forest on Wednesday, August 31.
It is scheduled to kick off at 7:30pm UK time.
The Etihad in Manchester is the allocated arena for this intriguing encounter and it can hold around 55,097 fans.
City haven’t played against Forest since they were pummelled by the East Midlands club 3-0 in 2009 FA Cup fixture.

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What TV channel is Man City vs Nottingham Forest on and can I live stream it?

Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest will be broadcasted LIVE on BT Sport 3 in the UK.
Pre-match build up is set to commence from 7pm UK time – 30 minutes before kick-off.
Subscription holders also have the option to stream the entire action live via the BT Sport website or BT Sport app.

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Team news
Pep Guardiola will be forced to continue without the services of his Spanish rock Aymeric Laporte due to a knee injury.
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England duo Jack Grealish and Kalvin Phillips are also huge doubts for the clash with Nottingham Forest.
However, Netherlands international Nathan Ake is expected to recover from his groin issue on time.
Elsewhere, Forest boss Steve Cooper has a host of new players to choose from including former Atletico Madrid full-back Renan Lodi.
But Cooper is still unable to call on Moussa Niakhate and Omar Richards who both remain in the treatment room.
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Man City to win 1/12
Draw 12/1
Nott’m Forest to win 30/1

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ARSENAL are looking to continue their hundred per cent record and remain top of the table as they take on Aston Villa at the Emirates.The Gunners were made to sweat as they came from behind to grind out a 2-1 win at Fulham on Saturday after an error from their former goalkeeper Bernd Leno.
Gabriel netted the winner for Arsenal against FulhamCredit: AFP
Steven Gerrard is under pressure after just one win in four games.Credit: Getty
And they could hardly be hosting their opponents at a better time, with Villa woefully out of form and boss Steven Gerrard under pressure.
The Villans lost a dull game at home to West Ham at the weekend, to add to away defeats against Bournemouth and Crystal Palace.
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What time does Arsenal vs Aston Villa kick off?

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What TV channel is Arsenal vs Aston Villa on and can I live stream it?

Arsenal vs Aston Villa is live on BT Sport 4.
Coverage commences at 7pm – half an hour before kick-off.
To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

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Team news
Thomas Partey and Oleksandr Zinchenko both missed the win over Fulham, with their lack of presence in the team felt.
But both are expected to return against Aston Villa, with the club doctor stating that they both players were left out as a precaution.
Aston Villa defender Diego Carlos will miss the game at the Emirates after undergoing surgery on an achilles injury.
Tyrone Mings missed the defeat to West Ham with an illness and it remains to be seen whether he will recover in time for the Arsenal game.
Philippe Coutinho will also be a doubt after going off with a leg injury against the Hammers.
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Latest odds
Arsenal 4/9
Draw 7/2
Aston Villa 13/2
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FRANK LAMPARD will be desperate for his Everton side to secure their first win of the season against Leeds at Elland Road.Chelsea target Anthony Gordon’s 24th minute effort seemed as if it was going to be enough to ensure the Toffees seal all three points at Brentford.
Anthony Gordon is being heavily linked with a sensational switch to ChelseaCredit: Getty
Illan Meslier couldn’t stop Pascal Gross’ strike from winning the game for BrightonCredit: Reuters
But Vitaly Janelt broke Everton hearts when he tapped home the equaliser six minutes from time.
However, Leeds’ spirits would have been dampened too by the marginal loss that they suffered against Brighton on Saturday.
Plus, Everton haven’t lost to the Whites in their last four encounters which should give them a huge dose of confidence.
What time does Leeds vs Everton kick off?

Leeds United will be taking on Everton this Tuesday, August 30.
It is scheduled to kick off at 8pm UK time.
Elland Road in Leeds is the designated destination for this match-up and it can hold around 37,792 spectators.
Everton thrashed Leeds 3-0 when the two sides last met in February this year.

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What TV channel is Leeds vs Everton on and can I live stream it?

Leeds United vs Everton will be broadcasted LIVE on BT Sport 1 in the UK.
Pre-match build up is scheduled to commence from 7pm UK time – one hour before kick-off.
Subscription holders also have the option to stream the entire action live via the BT Sport website or BT Sport app.

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Team news
Leeds boss Jesse Marsch will have been grateful to come out of the Brighton loss with no further additions to the medical room.
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However, the American manager is more than likely to still have the quartet of Junior Firpo, Luke Ayling, Stuart Dallas and Patrick Bamford unavailable to him.
Meanwhile, Frank Lampard’s injury woes are set to continue as Mason Holgate being forced off in the 70th minute against Brentford has led to the defender needing a scan on his knee.
If Holgate doesn’t pass fit, he will be joining Andre Gomes, Yerry Mina, Ben Godfrey, Andros Townsend, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Abdoulaye Doucoure on the treatment table.
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Leeds to win 23/20
Draw 13/5
Everton to win 23/10

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CHELSEA will be determined to build on their gruelling win over Leicester City with a victory THIS TUESDAY against Southampton.The Blues were staring down the barrel of another bad day at the office when Conor Gallagher was shown a red card following two reckless challenges.
Conor Gallagher was sent off for Chelsea against LeicesterCredit: Rex
Raheem Sterling’s first Chelsea double secured all three points for the BluesCredit: Rex
However, Raheem Sterling’s double inspired Chelsea to secure all three points at the Bridge.
And the West London outfit will be feel even more confident knowing that their opponents Southampton go into this match off the back of a narrow loss to Manchester United.
Not to mention the drubbing Thomas Tuchel’s men gave to the Saints earlier on this year.
What time does Southampton vs Chelsea kick off?

Southampton roll out the red carpet for Chelsea on Tuesday, August 30.
It is scheduled to kick off at 7:45pm UK time.
St. Mary’s in Southampton is the allocated arena for this encounter and it can hold approximately 32,384 supporters.
Chelsea humiliated Southampton 6-0 when the sides last met at this very same stadium.

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What TV channel is Southampton vs Chelsea on and can I live stream it?

Southampton vs Chelsea will be broadcasted LIVE on BT Sport 2 and BT Sport 5 in the UK.
Pre-match coverage will commence from 7:15pm UK time on BT Sport 2 – 30 minutes before kick-off.
Subscription holders also have the option to stream the entire action live via the BT Sport website or the BT Sport app.

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Team news
Ralph Hasenhuttl would have been disappointed with the result against Manchester United.
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But the Southampton boss will be delighted to be going into the game against Chelsea with no fresh injury concerns.
However, right-back Valentino Livramento is set to remain in the treatment room.
Elsewhere, Thomas Tuchel is expected to continue without the services of N’Golo Kante who is going through some knee issues.
And the Chelsea gaffer’s midfield woes have been added to following the red card of Conor Gallagher which will see him serve a suspension.
On the flip side, Kalidou Koulibaly should be returning from his one-match ban he picked up during the 3-0 tragedy against Leeds.
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Southampton to win 5/1
Draw 10/3
Chelsea to win 11/20

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THE first statue might have been nicked but don’t worry Erling – at this rate you won’t have long to wait for another.If Manchester City’s new goal machine carries on in this vein, they’ll be knocking it up before the end of this season.
Erling Haaland celebrates his brilliant hat-trickCredit: Reuters
City’s new No9 bags his third to seal the three pointsCredit: Getty
Two goals down – for the FOURTH time in six games – against their bogey side, who have twice come to the Etihad and taken the points, things looked bleak for Pep Guardiola’s men.
But then up stepped Haaland with a cold-eyed assassin’s hat-trick in 19 magic minutes, and the champions were out of jail and heading for victory.
And in bagging his first treble in sky blue, the Nordic marauder made it five goals in his first four games since his summer signing from Borussia Dortmund.
Haaland is such a hero in his hometown of Bryne that a statue was recently commissioned, sculpted from a tree.
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Yet it was deemed to look so ugly and unlike him that on Wednesday locals stole it, claiming it was an insult.
Take that as a gauntlet thrown down as and when they eventually decide to do the same outside the Etihad, alongside Vincent Kompany, Sergio Aguero and David Silva.
But how unlikely it seemed as Palace went into the break two goals in front, City didn’t manage a shot on target, and you couldn’t argue against it either.
City had dominated the ball in that opening period – you’d expect nothing else – but it was Palace who put the ball in the net.
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The first time before they’d even come up with a shot of their own, too – a clear indication that, while City have enjoyed plenty of strolls in the park on their own patch, this certainly wasn’t going to be another.
Keeper Ederson didn’t cover himself in glory in letting the ball squirm away as he slid out to smother as Jordan Ayew hared through, before Joao Cancelo upended the Palace man.
Eberechi Eze swung in the free kick which skimmed a couple of heads, hit Kyle Walker on the elbow and then bulleted into the net off John Stones’ knee.
A blip and no more? Well actually a second goal was coming. Only not as expected, because 20 minutes in Palace were two up.
Again the provider was Eze, this time with a corner from the same right flank as his earlier pinpoint free kick.
And Joachim Andersen could barely believe it as he was totally unmarked, with Walker for some reason standing off him, and he powered a header past Ederson.
On another day two could even have become three, after a bizarre incident when Ederson rolled it out, and the ball had left his hand when it clipped Edouard’s boot.
It skewed to Jordan Ayew, who tapped it into an unguarded goal, only for referee Darren England to say no.
Probably right, but had it been at the other end, you can be certain City would have been screaming for a VAR check and the ref to take a second look.
With Guardiola’s men struggling so much, it seemed unlikely to have a great bearing on things. But that, as the fans were eventually gleefully chanting, is why they’re champions.
Eight minutes after the break they were still trailing by two. Little more than 15 more and incredibly, unbelievably, they were in front.
The lifeline came from Bernardo Silva, always the likeliest provider of it, when he jinked in from the right, stepped inside Tyrick Mitchell, and drilled low past Vicente Guaita.
Although Silva’s task was admittedly made easier by Jeff Schlupp turning his back rather than rushing out to block. He should be grateful James Milner isn’t a team-mate.
Suddenly Palace were rocking, City were rolling… and just after the hour mark they were level.
Kevin De Bruyne looped in a cross from the right and Alvarez’ first touch after coming from the bench was to glance it behind him to Phil Foden.
He clipped it back into the danger zone, and Haaland was never going to be denied from six yards as he threw his head at it.
Cue ecstasy at the Etihad – and even more mayhem 20 minutes from time when the champions were in front.
Once more Alvarez was a key figure, with a neat pass to Silva – who was involved twice – before Stones dragged a shot across goal… only for the lurking Haaland to jab it home.
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His hat-trick goal was the best of the lot, too, holding off Joel Ward when Ilkay Gundogan rolled it into his feet, before he turned and stabbed home.
Job done, breathe easy at last. Although they won’t always escape unscathed if they wait until they’re two down to start playing…as Pep will doubtless have told them.
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WEST HAM will be desperate to get a good result against Aston Villa as they are the ONLY side to not put a single point on the board so far this season.The Hammers have lost all three of their opening games and that includes a 1-0 defeat to top-tier freshman Nottingham Forest.
West Ham are yet to record a single point this season after three gamesCredit: Rex
Aston Villa have lost two out of their opening three games this campaignCredit: Alamy
And these results worryingly place West Ham at the bottom of the tree – a complete difference to how they started the 2021/22 campaign.
However, David Moyes’ side have a huge chance to right a few wrongs as West Ham are coming up against Aston Villa who recently got pummelled by Crystal Palace.
But the Villains will be feeling a little better about themselves following their emphatic 4-1 EFL Cup win against Bolton on Tuesday.
What time does Aston Villa vs West Ham kick off?

Aston Villa will roll out the red carpet for West Ham on Sunday, August 28.
It is scheduled to get underway from 3pm UK time.
Villa Park in Aston, Birmingham is the designated venue for this mouth-watering match and it can hold around 42,785 fans.
Pablo Fornals’ 82nd minute strike ensure that the Hammers snatched all three points when the sides last met in March.

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Is Aston Villa vs West Ham on TV and can I live stream it?

Unfortunately, Aston Villa vs West Ham will NOT be broadcasted live on television in the UK.
This is because it wasn’t selected as a game to be shown live and nothing to do with the TV football blackout law.
However, fans in the US can head to Peacock to stream the entire action.

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Team news
Steven Gerrard is a couple of players away from having a fully fit squad to take on this Premier League campaign.
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Kourtney Hause who suffered a knee injury is back in training and could be in contention for Sunday’s affair.
However, summer signing Diego Carlos will remain side-lined for a little while longer having sustained an Achilles Tendon problem.
Meanwhile, West Ham manager David Moyes could finally see Angelo Ogbonna return to Premier League action this weekend.
And Moyes also confirmed that Vladimir Coufal is running again despite getting concussion against Brighton.
Nayef Aguerd and Craig Dawson remain out for the Hammers.
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Aston Villa to win 5/4
Draw 23/10
West Ham to win 21/10

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NEWCASTLE UNITED return to Premier League action with a tough trip to the Midlands where Wolverhampton Wanderers await.The Magpies will be bitterly disappointed that they threw away a two goal lead over Manchester City last weekend.
Kieran Tripper scored arguably the goal of the game against Manchester CityCredit: AFP
Harry Kane’s header was enough to see Wolves lose two out of their three gamesCredit: AFP
Goals from Callum Wilson and Kieran Tripper seemed to be enough to earn Newcastle the three points, until Erling Haaland and Bernardo Silva spoiled the party.
However, Eddie Howe’s side will favour themselves against a Wolves team who are yet to record a single victory in their opening three games.
But the home side came out on top when these two met at Molineux last season.
What time does Wolves vs Newcastle kick off?

Wolverhampton Wanderers will be welcoming Newcastle United to their neck of the woods on Sunday, August 28.
It is scheduled to kick off at 2pm UK time.
Molineux in Wolverhampton is the allocated arena for this encounter and it can hold around 32,050 supporters.
Newcastle scraped a 1-0 win over Wolves in their last fixture at St. James’ Park.

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What TV channel is Wolves vs Newcastle on and can I live stream it?

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United will be broadcasted LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
Pre-match build up is set to commence from 1pm UK time on Sky Sports Premier League but there will be no early coverage on Sky Sports Main Event.
Subscription holders have the option to stream the entire action live via the Sky Sports website or Sky Go app.

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Team news
Wolves boss Bruno Lage will be delighted to come away with the midweek EFL Cup win against Preston with no fresh injury concerns.
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However, Chiquinho is set to remain side-lined for this huge match against Newcastle.
Elsewhere, Eddie Howe was able to welcome back Federico Fernandez, Matt Targett and Jamal Lewis for the 2-1 victory over Tranmere on Wednesday.
But the Magpies manager will be worried that Callum Wilson could be out for a while after being forced off in the 3-3 draw against Manchester City.
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Wolves to win 13/8
Draw 11/5
Newcastle to win 13/8

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