Premier League predictions: Gameweek 8

Savour it, folks, because you know what's around the corner...

However, before we enjoy the dreariness of another international break, Premier League schedulers have treated us to a tantalising round of action.

The second slate of European group stage fixtures in midweek means Sunday will enjoy a healthy dollop of action this weekend, and what an exciting dollop it is! The two televised fixtures should certainly live up to their 'Super' billing.

Here's how believes the weekend's fixtures will play out in the Premier League.

Gameweek 9 begins at Kenilworth Road as Luton Town play host to Ange Postecoglou's high-flying Tottenham. Luton fell to a crushing home defeat to Burnley in the week but will be hoping Spurs suffer from some bad karma following last weekend's victory against Liverpool — even if they had no control over the VAR debacle.

There are just three games under the cloud of the 3pm watershed this weekend, with both Chelsea and Manchester United in action. The Blues, fresh off a much-needed win at Fulham, will be looking to secure their third consecutive win in all competitions at Burnley on Saturday. The Clarets are yet to win at Turf Moor this season but secured a huge win at Luton on Wednesday.

As for United, it just keeps getting worse for Erik ten Hag. After their Champions League defeat at home to Galatasaray, the Red Devils play host to a Brentford side that are winless in five Premier League games. Ten Hag is desperate for some respite.

The other 3pm encounter arrives at Goodison Park and it's a big one for both Sean Dyche and Andoni Iraola as Everton and Bournemouth face off. The Toffees undid their good work at Brentford by losing at home to Luton last weekend, while the Cherries have underwhelmed under