Manchester United vs Spurs in a Fiery Encounter, Plus Chelsea’s Test Against Unbeaten Brighton, and Chiefs vs Sundowns in a PSL Clash
The Premier League action heats up this weekend as Manchester United take on Tottenham Hotspur in a battle between two teams desperate to find consistency. Both sides have identical records and will be looking for a spark to ignite their season. Meanwhile, Chelsea face a tough test against Brighton, one of the league’s unbeaten teams. Over in South Africa, Kaizer Chiefs clash with Mamelodi Sundowns in a PSL showdown that could shape the early-season standings. Dive into our previews, key stats, and betting tips for the weekend’s biggest fixtures!
Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Both teams have had a rocky start to the season, sitting on identical records—two wins, two losses, and a draw—collecting just seven points from a possible 15. A win in this fiery clash could be the spark either side needs to ignite their campaign.
Manchester United come into this game unbeaten in four, but with a sour taste after a disappointing Europa League outing against FC Twente and a drab 1-1 Premier League draw away at Crystal Palace. Erik ten Hag will be desperate to rediscover that winning touch at Old Trafford.
Tottenham, on the other hand, will be riding high after a spirited 3-1 comeback victory over Brentford, despite going behind just 23 seconds in. Goals from Dominic Solanke, James Maddison, and Brennan Johnson completed the turnaround, giving Ange Postecoglou a much-needed lift after the previous weekend’s North London derby loss to Arsenal. Spurs will want to carry this momentum into Sunday’s showdown. Encouragingly, Spurs were unbeaten against United last season, drawing 2-2 at Old Trafford and winning 2-0 at home.
Key Stats
- Manchester United are unbeaten in their last three home games against Spurs.
- The last 10 fixtures between these teams have all featured over 1.5 goals.
- Every Premier League game United has played this season has had under 3.5 goals.
- Manchester United/Draw
- Over 1.5 goals
- Manchester United 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur – Correct score
Newcastle United vs Manchester City
Newcastle United’s blistering start to the season hit its first bump last weekend with a 3-1 defeat at Fulham, marking their first loss after an unbeaten run of three wins and a draw in their opening four games. Eddie Howe will be keen to bounce back, but the task doesn’t get any easier as they face the reigning champions, Manchester City.
City, meanwhile, are flying high at the top of the Premier League, undefeated and with 13 points from a possible 15. Their latest result was a thrilling 2-2 draw against Arsenal, with John Stones netting a dramatic 98th-minute equaliser to keep their unbeaten streak alive. Pep Guardiola’s men will come into this fixture brimming with confidence, especially given their dominant record against Newcastle. Though the Magpies are undefeated in their last 10 home games, they haven’t beaten City at St James’ Park since 2005, losing 27 of the last 32 encounters.
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in four of Manchester City’s five Premier League games this season.
- Newcastle have conceded in each of their last five matches.
- The last five Premier League meetings between these sides at St James’ Park have all featured over 3.5 goals.
- Both teams to score
- Over 2.5 goals
- Newcastle United 1-3 Manchester City – Correct score
Chelsea vs Brighton
Chelsea seems to have found their rhythm, collecting 10 points from their opening five league games (3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss). Their latest triumph was a commanding 3-0 victory in the London derby against West Ham, making it two consecutive clean sheets in the league. However, Enzo Maresca’s side will face a stiff test this weekend as they go up against one of the Premier League’s unbeaten sides, Brighton.
Brighton, under Fabian Hürzeler, have enjoyed an impressive start to the season. While they remain undefeated, they’ll be wary of Chelsea’s dominance last season, with the Blues winning all three encounters, including a league double and knocking the Seagulls out of the Carabao Cup. Expect a fiercely competitive clash in West London on Saturday afternoon.
Key Stats
- Brighton are unbeaten in their last 11 matches.
- Chelsea have won four of their last five meetings against Brighton.
- Eight of the last 10 fixtures between these teams have seen both teams to score.
- Both teams to score
- Chelsea/Draw
- Chelsea 1-1 Brighton – Correct score
Kaizer Chiefs vs Mamelodi Sundowns
In a highly anticipated clash at the FNB Stadium this Saturday afternoon, Kaizer Chiefs take on Mamelodi Sundowns. Both teams have made a strong start to the season, winning two from two and sitting level on points at the top of the table. Confidence will be high on both sides, but Steve Komphela’s men will likely feel more assured, having gone unbeaten in all four of their encounters with Chiefs last season. The last time these sides met, Sundowns embarrassed Amakhosi with a dominant 5-1 thrashing on Chiefs’ home soil.
It’s a tough ask for Chiefs to get the better of the reigning PSL champions, but their solid start could give them the momentum needed to finally win back the fans, who were left disappointed by their 10th-place finish last season. After going winless in their last five games of the 2023/24 campaign, Chiefs are desperate to show they’re back on track and capable of competing with the best.
Key Stats
- Mamelodi Sundowns are unbeaten in the last nine fixtures against Kaizer Chiefs.
- Both teams have scored in the last four head-to-heads between these sides.
- Chiefs’ last home win against Sundowns came in 2017.
- Under 3.5 goals
- Mamelodi Sundowns to win
- Kaizer Chiefs 0-1 Mamelodi Sundowns – Correct score
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Written by: Noah Ngcobo
