EPL Week 4 Predictions: Premier League Picks, Key Players and Fixture Info
The Premier League returns this weekend after the international break with the first round of matches following the closure of the summer transfer window.
Week 4 sees some cracking matchups and a variety of teams will be looking to include new signings in their line-ups.
Although, obviously, the table is as yet largely unrepresentative, Saturday does see first against second as Chelsea take on a Swansea City side who have looked mightily impressive so far this season.
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There is also the little matter of Arsenal against Manchester City, which should be a terrific contest. Read on for full predictions for the weekend's fixtures as well as a look at the players likely to star.
| Date | Fixture | Time (BST/ET) | Prediction |
| September 13 | Arsenal vs. Man City | 12.45 p.m./7.45 a.m. | 1-1 |
| September 13 | Chelsea vs. Swansea | 3 p.m./10 a.m. | 2-1 |
| September 13 | Crystal Palace vs. Burnley | 3 p.m./10 a.m. | 1-0 |
| September 13 | Southampton vs. Newcastle | 3 p.m./10 a.m. | 3-1 |
| September 13 | Stoke vs. Leicester | 3 p.m./10 a.m. | 2-1 |
| September 13 | Sunderland vs. Tottenham | 3 p.m./10 a.m. | 1-1 |
| September 13 | West Brom vs. Everton | 3 p.m./10 a.m. | 1-3 |
| September 13 | Liverpool vs. Aston Villa | 5.30 p.m./12.30 p.m. | 2-1 |
| September 14 | Man Utd vs. QPR | 4 p.m./11 a.m. | 2-1 |
| September 15 | Hull vs. West Ham | 8 p.m./3 p.m. | 2-0 |
Angel Di Maria
Manchester United have had a torrid start to the season having picked up just two points from their first three—all quite winnable—matches.
However, Sunday's home encounter with Queens Park Rangers presents new boss Louis van Gaal with an opportunity to pick from his full new crop of players having made some deals on transfer-deadline day to top off a busy summer.
Their biggest signing of the summer was Angel Di Maria for £59.7 million from Real Madrid, and he will likely play a key role at Old Trafford after debuting in Week 3 in the goalless draw with Burnley.
On the international break he showed why he could prove such a valuable player for United, as he masterminded Argentina's 4-2 friendly victory over Germany, per BT Sport's Ian Darke:
QPR's defence has looked less than convincing so far this season and Di Maria will aim to take advantage of that and potentially secure United their first win of the season.
Danny Welbeck
Danny Welbeck made a £16 million switch to Arsenal from the Red Devils on transfer deadline day and may well play a key part for the Gunners when they play City at the Emirates on Saturday.
Often played out on the flanks at Old Trafford, he should get the opportunity to play in his preferred position as striker at Arsenal, especially with Olivier Giroud out injured.
As the Daily Telegraph's Paul Hayward suggests, Welbeck should be a big success at Arsenal with service from the likes of Alexis Sanchez, Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Ozil:
He will be eager to get off to a fine start against no less than his former local rivals and reigning Premier League champions.
Steven Naismith
Despite some encouraging results in difficult matches against Arsenal and Chelsea, Everton have only picked up two points from their opening three games and will be desperate to claim a victory away at West Bromwich Albion this weekend.
Steven Naismith has come flying out of the blocks at the start of the season, scoring three goals—one in each game—and his clinical finishing, per Squawka, could be key at the Hawthorns:
With the creativity and talent at Roberto Martinez's disposal in the likes of Seamus Coleman, Leighton Baines, Kevin Mirallas, Romelu Lukaku and Samuel Eto'o, the Toffees should create plenty of chances on Saturday.
Considering his early-season form, only a brave man would bet against Naismith finding the back of the net again and helping his side to their first win of the season.
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