The final round of Premier League matches before the first international break of 2025-26 is set for this weekend. All eyes will be on Anfield for the big matchup of the weekend, as title rivals Arsenal and Liverpool collide. You can find our picks for every Premier League fixture on matchday three here.

Premier League Matchday 3 Schedule

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WhenSaturday, August 30, 2025 – Sunday, August 31, 2025
WhereVarious Stadiums, England
How to WatchNBC/USA

Premier League Matchday 3 Picks

Chelsea vs. Fulham

A London derby kicks off matchday three as Chelsea host Fulham. Fulham have recorded wins in four of their last eight derby matches, and they were 2-1 winners in this exact fixture last term.

Chelsea opened their home campaign with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace, but they haven’t failed to score in their opening two home matches since 2002-03. A home win looks among the logical Premier League picks.

Pick
Chelsea (-185)
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Man United vs. Burnley

Make no mistake about it, this fixture is a must-win for Ruben Amorim’s Man United. Burnley ended a run of four EPL defeats with a win against Sunderland last Saturday, but they haven’t won successive top-flight fixtures since April 2022.

United have avoided defeat in their last 23 matches against newly promoted teams, and they have suffered just one loss in their last 25 home fixtures against Burnley. United look good value to get a first win of the campaign.

Pick
Man United (-282)
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Sunderland vs. Brentford

Sunderland’s bright start to the season ended with a defeat last weekend, while Brentford recorded an important home win against Aston Villa.

The Black Cats are winless in their last five against the Bees across all competitions, while they haven’t won back-to-back home fixtures at the start of a new season since 2001-02. Brentford’s away record could be worth following this weekend, as they have won more points on the road than any other EPL team in 2025.

Pick
Brentford (+157)
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Tottenham vs. Bournemouth

Life under Thomas Frank has started excellently at Tottenham, winning matches against Burnley and Man City to nil in the opening two rounds.

Bournemouth have gone six without defeat in London, picking up an eye-catching five draws across that period. Based on their excellent start to the season, it could be hard to overlook Tottenham making it three wins from three.

Pick
Tottenham (-133)
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Wolves vs. Everton

Wolves picked up a first win of the season in the EFL Cup in midweek, but they are aiming to avoid losing each of their opening three EPL matches for the first time since 2021-22.

Everton avoided defeat in both fixtures between the sides last term, but they have won just twice on their last eleven visits to Wolves. This is a tricky fixture to call on Saturday, and a draw could be an eye-catching angle.

Pick
The Draw (+220)
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Leeds vs. Newcastle

Leeds opened their season with a home win over Everton, while Newcastle have failed to win in their two league matches so far this season. However, the Magpies have won their last eight fixtures against newly promoted teams.

But, Leeds have lost just one of their last six EPL matches against Newcastle. A passionate Elland Road could see a thriller, and a draw could be an interesting angle.

Pick
The Draw (+263)
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Brighton vs. Man City

Brighton are yet to find their form at the start of the new season, losing 2-0 at Everton in the previous round.

Pep Guardiola’s Man City will also be looking for a response this weekend after being easily beaten by Tottenham last Saturday. We expect the former champions to respond to their recent setback, and their historical dominance in this fixture could be the trend worth following.

Pick
Man City (-118)
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Nottingham Forest vs. West Ham

A fascinating clash is set for the City Ground on Sunday, as pointless West Ham take on Nottingham Forest.

Off-field issues surrounding the future of Nuno Espirito Santo continue to make headlines, but Forest have picked up four points from the opening two rounds. West Ham’s poor defensive record is challenging to dismiss, meaning that the preference is for the home win.

Pick
Nottingham Forest (-145)
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Liverpool vs. Arsenal

Title rivals collide at Anfield on Sunday, as Liverpool host Arsenal. Both sides have started the new season with back-to-back wins.

However, Liverpool’s defensive issues could be an important factor to consider on Sunday. The Reds have already allowed four goals across their two matches, while Arsenal’s defensive record is already strong. A notable statement in the title race could be made by Mikel Arteta’s side at Anfield.

Pick
Arsenal (+240)
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Aston Villa vs. Crystal Palace

It has been a challenging start to the season for Aston Villa, as they are yet to score in two matches this term.

Crystal Palace’s counter-attacking style of play has already caught the eye in 2025-26, and despite losing Eberechi Eze, Oliver Glasner will still have some talented players in the final third. A chance could be taken on the outsiders in the betting this weekend.

Pick
Crystal Palace (+322)
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