Premier League predictions: Gameweek 9

The October international break is over and Premier League football returns with a fixture list filled with high-profile derbies and six-pointers galore.

Arsenal's victory over Manchester City before national team duties began added fresh intrigue into the title race and the Gunners are tasked with carrying their momentum into a London showdown at rivals Chelsea.

Before that clash on Saturday evening, however, the day's selection of games starts at Anfield with Liverpool hosting Everton in the Merseyside derby.

Eight matches take place on Saturday — including a lesser spotted 20:00 BST kick-off involving Sheffield United and Manchester United — before a fixture apiece on Sunday and Monday.

Here's how expects Gameweek 9 of the 2023/24 Premier League season to pan out.

Liverpool kick-start proceedings in the early kick-off — like they did after the first international break of the season with a win at Wolves — with a derby day special when an optimistic Everton side make the short trip across Stanley Park. While the Toffees enjoyed a much-needed 3-0 win over Bournemouth last time out, Jurgen Klopp's Reds will be keen to end a two-game winless run with a comprehensive victory.

There are five 15:00 BST kick-offs on Saturday, the headline act being Manchester City vs Brighton. The Cityzens' defeat at the Emirate Stadium was their second league failure in a row after a loss at Wolves and Rodri's return could not have come at a more ideal time, especially with the Seagulls capable of opening any defence even after some ropey results.

Andoni Iraola is hoping his first league win with Bournemouth will come at the ninth attempt when Wolves travel to the south coast. Gary O'Neil will want a victory against the side he kept up last season