 Arsenal v Bolton
Both have had poor starts to the season. Unusually, Arsene Wenger castigated his players after they lost 4-3 at Blackburn last week.
But you can't just buy players on the last day of the transfer deadline and expect them to knit together. Even so, Bolton's confidence, despite this week's Carling Cup win, is zero.
Prediction: 2-1
Match preview  Chelsea v Swansea
Swansea are clearly getting all the big ones out of the way at the start. They will find it hard work at Chelsea, who really impressed me against Manchester United, despite losing.
The position of Juan Mata is so important. He has to play, centrally, behind Fernando Torres. He looks sharper now.
Prediction: 3-0
Match preview  Liverpool v Wolves
Wolves' great start to the season has quickly faded. And as they won at Anfield last year, Liverpool will have a bone to pick with them.
Craig Bellamy and Luis Suarez looked exceptionally sharp against Brighton in midweek. Whether Bellamy can play again in such a short space of time, I don't know.
Prediction: 2-0
Match preview  Newcastle v Blackburn
Remarkably, Newcastle are unbeaten so far. It probably won't last too long, of course, but it's still impressive.
Blackburn's comeback against Arsenal was great - but that game could've been any score. Rovers' midfield was non-existent. It will be physical encounter between these two teams.
Prediction: 2-1
Match preview  West Brom v Fulham
It's been a poor start for Roy Hodgson's West Brom, something none of us really expected. Defensively they are usually so disciplined.
With Fulham, the squad players did very well against Chelsea in the Carling Cup. I believe, despite their fans worrying, they'll be absolutely fine.
Prediction: 1-1
Match preview  Wigan v Tottenham
Spurs have got the bit between the teeth - their midfield of Bale-Modric-Parker-Krancjar was outstanding against Liverpool.
That's a big problem for Wigan. The way Spurs moved the ball at times was breathtaking - and the Wigan pitch is still good, something else Tottenham will like.
Prediction: 0-2
Match preview  Stoke v Manchester United (1730 BST)
The way Stoke conceded four goals against Sunderland was so unlike them, so haphazard.
Tony Pulis does have a good squad, actually, but even so Manchester United just keep rolling over everybody at the moment. And their big names have had a week off.
Prediction: 1-2
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SUNDAY  QPR v Aston Villa (1600 BST)
QPR have played really well for a couple of matches now, Joey Barton's a good player and Shaun Wright-Phillips looks electric. In that form, he's very difficult to play against.
But have they got goals in them? I expect Villa will be cautious - they'll go into their 4-5-1 shell away from home.
Prediction: 1-1
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MONDAY  Norwich v Sunderland (2000 BST)
It was a great win for Norwich at Bolton last week, if a little fortuitous. Maybe we've not given them as much praise as they deserve.
Sunderland look like a different team now after that big 4-0 win against Stoke. A draw would certainly keep both teams ticking over.
Prediction: 2-2
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