Bullet point previews of Premier League matches

Friday, Sept. 1

Luton Town v West Ham United (1900)

Second-placed West Ham are looking to extend their unbeaten run to the new season when they visit promoted Luton, who are yet to pick up a point.
Luton will miss the services of midfielder Jordan Clark and defenders Dan Potts and Gabriel Osho due to injuries.
West Ham have netted seven times in three games while picking up two wins and a draw, while Luton have conceded the same number of goals in two league defeats.

Saturday, Sept. 2

Sheffield United v Everton (1130)

Everton are placed at the bottom of the standings with three losses in three games, while Sheffield United sit in 17th with the same number of defeats but a better goal difference.
Everton are yet to score this season but have conceded six goals.
Sheffield United have lost 35 of their last 44 Premier League matches.

Manchester City v Fulham (1400)

City manager Pep Guardiola is recuperating in Spain after routine back surgery, with assistant manager Juanma Lillo once again taking charge in the Spaniard’s absence.
City moved to the top of the table with a 2-1 win at Sheffield United last week after Rodri scored an 88th-minute winner and the midfielder could yet again prove to be a key player for the side.
Fulham have lost their last 14 meetings against City.

Chelsea v Nottingham Forest (1400)

Chelsea will be keen to make it two league wins in a row following a 3-0 victory against Luton.
Raheem Sterling has been one of the bright spots for Chelsea as he looks to return to his best form after helping the London-based club earn their first win under new manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Forest led 2-0 inside the opening five minutes against Manchester United but ended up suffering a 3-2 defeat, and manager Steve Cooper would look to pick positives from the Old Trafford game.

Burnley v Tottenham Hotspur (1400)

Spurs suffered a second-round exit at the hands of Fulham in the League Cup, and new boss Ange Postecoglou will hope to help his team bounce back after a bright start to the league.
Burnley, back in the top flight after spending last season in the Championship, beat Spurs 1-0 at home during their last Premier League campaign.
Spurs midfielders Rodrigo Bentancur, Ryan Sessegnon and Bryan Gil are ruled out with injuries.

Brentford v Bournemouth (1400)

Unbeaten Brentford host Bournemouth, who have yet to win a game this season.
In the absence of Ivan Toney, who is still banned, Bryan Mbeumo, Kevin Schade and Yoane Wissa have scored for Brentford in their three opening games.
Brentford beat Bournemouth 2-0 in their last meeting.

Brighton & Hove Albion v Newcastle United (1630)

Brighton have won six of their 15 league games against Newcastle (D6, L3).
Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton have scored the most goals in the league so far (9).
Last season’s matches between the two sides ended up in a scoreless draw at Amex and a 4-1 Newcastle win at St James’ Park.

Sunday, Sept. 3

Liverpool v Aston Villa (1300)

Liverpool have won two and drawn one game this season, with the latest win coming at Newcastle, where Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez scored twice.
Liverpool would be without their captain, Virgil van Dijk, who was sent off in the first half for a foul on Newcastle forward Alexander Isak.
Midfielders Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajcetic and Curtis Jones could be in contention to make a return for Liverpool after a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to injuries. Philippe Coutinho, Alex Moreno and Jacob Ramsey will all miss out for Villa due to injuries.

Crystal Palace v Wolverhampton Wanderers (1300)

Ireland defender Matt Doherty could make his first league appearance for Wolves since rejoining from LaLiga side Atletico Madrid.
The last games between the two teams ended with Palace winning 2-1 at Selhurst Park and Wolves 2-0 at Molineux.
All eyes will be on midfielder Matheus Nunes, who is linked with a move to treble-winners City, with manager Gary O’Neil earlier saying he “fully expects” the midfielder to remain at Wolves beyond Friday’s transfer window.

Arsenal v Manchester United (1530)

Arsenal will aim to bounce back from a disappointing home result against a 10-man Fulham, where they dropped two points in a 2-2 draw, while United will want to carry the momentum after coming from two down to secure a 3-2 win against Forest.
Last season’s encounter between the Premier League rivals ended with United winning 3-1 and Arsenal securing a 3-2 victory.
New signing Rasmus Hojlund could be in contention to make his debut for United after being out with a back injury.