Premier League predictions: Gameweek 6

After enduring the September international break, the return of UEFA's club competitions in midweek ensured our insatiable footballing desires were fulfilled in between Premier League gameweeks.

The addition of European football to the calendar always provides an interesting dynamic to the following weekend's action, with managers rotating their sides to reduce the risk of burnout during the latter stages of the campaign.

Eight Premier League sides were in continental action in the week ahead of a Gameweek 6 that treats us to the first north London derby of the season.

Here's how  thinks this weekend could play out.

A change to this weekend's TV scheduling means there's no Saturday lunchtime kick-off, which will undoubtedly please managers, and there's an even spread of fixtures over the weekend as a result of four teams competing in Europe on Thursday.

The opening three fixtures of the weekend take place during the 3pm blackout where Manchester City are in action. The Cityzens, who continued their perfect start to the season with a 3-1 win over Red Star Belgrade on Tuesday, host Nottingham Forest at the Etihad. Forest were the worst-performing away side in the division last season but have already ran Arsenal and Man Utd close on their travels this term.

Crystal Palace host Fulham in a not-so-fierce London derby with the Eagles hoping to return to winning ways against a side that scraped past Luton on home soil last weekend. While retaining Joao Palhinha was a massive coup for Fulham, it looks as if this season is going to be a struggle for the goal-shy Cottagers.

Speaking of blunt teams, Wolves have performed woefully in front of goal at the start of 2023/24, but there's reason for optimism with Gary O'Neil at the helm. His