Liverpool trash Man United: Our bold Premier League prediction after Match Day 3

Three games is not a long time in the Premier League, so we won't be overreacting and making any changes to our predictions... yet, however, there are a few teams whose performances have caught our eye.

Ipswich have put together an incredible run to move from League One to the Premier League in just two seasons, but it may end up being too much too soon, with the Suffolk side struggling in a league full of high-quality teams. No points through the first three games doesn't augur well for the Tractor Boys, with goals seemingly difficult to score, and impossible to stop.

We are really hopeful it won't be the three promoted teams going straight back down, but the Saints' squad just doesn't look strong enough to compete in the Premier League. Opta have them finishing 20th in their predictions, so we're being slightly more optimistic…

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Bournemouth played some incredible football in the 23/24 season to finish 12th, but after losing Dominic Solanke to Spurs, their squad looks weak in attack. The recent signing of Evanilson from Porto could replace the output from Solanke if he can adapt quickly to the Premier League. One win and two draws is a great start for this Bournemouth team, perhaps we were being too harsh!

Forest's squad looks full of quality on paper, so there's a world in which they finish far higher than this, but someone has to finish 17th, and we think it could be Forest.

The Guardian has reported Leicester are being investigated for potential PSR breaches, which could lead to a points deduction. If that happens, they may find themselves in the relegation zone, but as we saw with Everton and Forest last year, a points deduction doesn't guarantee relegation.

We could see Brentford fighting for their Premier League lives this season, especially with the sale of Ivan Toney to Saudi Arabia. 

More of the same for Wolves during the 24/25 season. There aren't many expectations on this squad currently, and the losses of Max Kilman to West Ham and Pedro Neto to Chelsea will be significant. Could this be the year their Premier League journey ends? 

Fulham were able to bring in Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal in what could prove to be a difference-maker for the Cottagers. If Smith Rowe can stay healthy, he should become the focal point of their attack. Four points from three games isn't a bad return for a team firmly cemented in mid-table. 

Losing Amadou Onana to Villa is significant, but so far the Toffees have been able to keep ahold of Jarrad Branthwaite despite interest from Manchester United. If Everton can find a consistent source of goals, which a healthy Dominic Calvert-Lewin could provide, they will end up comfortably clear of any relegation trouble. No points from three and a -9 GD already, this is an inauspicious start for the Toffees. 

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Despite holding onto Marc Guehi, Palace are seemingly struggling in all areas of the pitch, having only earned one point so far this season. Could last year's purple patch have been an illusion, or was Michael Olise really that important to the Eagles?

If Kaoru Mitoma can return to form following an injury-hit campaign last time out, Brighton's attack looks a lot more powerful. Fabian Hurzeler, the new Brighton manager, is new to the Premier League so it could take some time to adjust, but if he finds the right formula, the Seagulls could be a difficult team to beat. A controversial 1-1 draw away at Arsenal is another fantastic result for what is rapidly becoming one of the teams of the early season.

Per TalkSport, the Hammers have already made eight signings this summer including Niclas Füllkrug, Crysencio Summerville, Max Kilman, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka. New manager Julen Lopetegui has certainly been given the backing he needs, but so far the results on the pitch have not been up to par, failing to win any of their opening three games. 

What on earth are Chelsea doing? Signing every player in football, selling academy graduates and the club captain, them to train alone as the deals are done, and still not looking like an especially good team. There are few teams more intriguing to watch in world football, with the Blues looking like world beaters one week, before appearing to have forgotten every bit of ability they have the next.

Before we are accused of underrating Villa, Opta has them finishing eighth in their model, so we are higher on them than some. There is no doubting Villa's quality, especially up top, but with Champions League commitments, their squad will be tested in ways it hasn't before.

The Magpies have been relatively quiet in the transfer market this summer, so they will be banking on the same core as last year. Sandro Tonali is expected back in early September, per the Shields Gazette, who will help balance their midfield, we just don't see them winning enough games away from St. James' Park to finish higher than sixth.

Spurs have made some impressive signings this window, securing Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth and Archie Gray from Leeds, per Transfermarkt. If Solanke can provide a true focal point for their attack, it will make Son Heung-Min and Dejan Kulusevski's jobs a lot easier.

"United finished last season with a -1 goal differential per Statmuse, which is almost unfathomable, so we expect them to be more successful in front of goal this campaign." We wrote that before the season, and really wish we hadn't. United look lost in the middle of the park and their attacking players are struggling to make an impact, could we see Erik ten Hag's swift departure?

Liverpool probably won't challenge for the title this season under Arne Slot as first-time managers rarely do, but this is about as good a start as you get, with Liverpool yet to concede a goal this season. If they can keep this form up, they will be in and amongst the title contenders for the rest of the season.

City broke an English football record last year, winning four Premier Leagues in a row last season and look an even better team this term, with Erling Haaland having already scored two hat-tricks. For a team that usually peaks after Christmas, this form should be worrying for the rest of the league.

There's probably only one club that can challenge City, and it's the runner-up in the past two seasons, Arsenal. The Gunners may be looking to add some attacking weaponry late in the window, but otherwise, it's difficult to find many weak points in their squad. Two unconvincing wins and a draw to Brighton at home aren't filling anyone with much confidence, but we still think the Gunners have what it takes to win the league.

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