Premier League Week 4 Fixtures: EPL Picks and Predictions for Matchday 4
Arsenal's clash with Manchester City is the standout encounter of the Premier League's Week 4 fixtures as the English top flight churns into action once again after the international break.
With the reigning champions having lost last time out at Stoke and the Gunners being held to a draw by Leicester, both sides will be looking to bounce back.
Elsewhere, Manchester United will be looking for their first win of the season against QPR, while the only two sides left with perfect records after three matches, Chelsea and Swansea, meet at Stamford Bridge.
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Read on for full predictions for the fourth week of action in the Premier League as well as a closer look at how things may pan out over the coming weekend.
| 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 |
Arsenal vs. Manchester City
City visit the Emirates for the opening encounter of the weekend on Saturday and will be aiming to respond after losing 1-0 at home to Stoke last time out.
Manuel Pellegrini's side looked convincing as they beat Newcastle and Liverpool in their opening league matches but were poor against Stoke, especially at the back.
The Gunners will likely play new signing Danny Welbeck up front in the hopes that he can exploit City's back line. With Olivier Giroud out for some time, Welbeck will add a cutting edge so sorely lacking against Leicester when Yaya Sanogo led the line, per The Telegraph's Henry Winter:
The two sides have yet to show off their best form in the season's early stages, but there will be plenty of quality on display in north London. It was a 1-1 draw in this fixture last season, and a similar outcome can be expected this time around.
Prediction: 1-1
Chelsea vs. Swansea
Chelsea have looked ominously good so far this season, picking up nine points from their opening three matches, including their action-packed 6-3 victory over Everton last time out.
However, that win did reveal some cracks in the defence which Swansea, the division's other form side, will look to exploit.
Gylfi Sigurdsson has been particularly impressive for Garry Monk's side so far this term, per Opta, and his creativity will be key if the Swans are to pull off what would be an impressive victory:
However, unfortunately for the Welsh outfit, it looks as though goal machine Diego Costa—he has four from the first three games—is set to be fit for the encounter, per Ed Aarons of The Guardian:
Should the Spaniard indeed turn out, Chelsea's attacking potency will likely prove too much for Swansea, as the Blues look set to stay at the top of the table.
Prediction: 2-1
Manchester United vs. QPR
United have been largely shocking so far this season, as they have picked up two points from their three opening league games.
QPR have been little better, losing 1-0 at home to Hull on opening day and 4-0 to Tottenham, but they did manage a 1-0 win over Sunderland last time out.
However, the Red Devils have the full contingent of their summer signings to call upon for Sunday's match at Old Trafford, including Angel Di Maria, Radamel Falcao, Daley Blind, Marcos Rojo, Luke Shaw and Ander Herrera.
With that kind of quality to call upon—along with existing squad members like Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata—surely United must be able to claim a win at the weekend.
The Red Devils' defence has been poor thus far, so QPR should bag a goal, but Louis van Gaal looks set for his first Premier League win.
Prediction: 2-1
