Premier League predictions: Liverpool beat Fulham, Spurs on a flyer

The 2022/23 Premier League season kicks off on Friday with Arsenal v Crystal Palace in the London derby. Arsenal have been on a big recruiting spree this summer, with Gabriel Jesus the latest signing from Manchester City. READ MORE Premier League 2022/23 opening weekend fixtures and how to watch matches in the UAE Following the departure of Alexandre Lacazette, manager Mikel Arteta will look to the Brazilian forward to pick up the goals to take the Gunners back into the top four and Champions League football for the first time since 2017. Patrick Vieira enjoyed a successful first season in charge of Palace, guiding the Eagles to 12th place. The Frenchman will be hoping to build on that campaign, starting with a win against the club he chose as player and captain. 

Saturday has a stacked six-game slate. Liverpool kick-off last season's campaign against Championship winners Fulham in an early kick-off (3.30pm UAE). The Reds already have the trophy in their hands after last week's Community Shield victory against Manchester City, where star signing Darwin Nunez announced his arrival in England by scoring and scoring in a 3-1 win at Wembley. The Uruguayan is set to lead a formidable front three that includes Luis Diaz and last year's Golden Boot winner Mohamed Salah. 

The four games start at 6pm with the other promoted clubs - Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest - home to Aston Villa and away to Newcastle United. Leeds United welcome Wolves to Elland Road before Chelsea travel to Everton in an 8.30pm match. Champions Manchester City are in action with West Ham United on Sunday, their first opponents kicking off at 7.30pm. City fans will be hoping to see more energy from new signing Erling Haaland, who was absent in the Community Shield defeat to Liverpool where he completed just seven passes and conceded one goal. During the day, Leicester City take on Brentford (5pm) and Manchester United - with Erik ten Hag in charge of a Premier League game for the first time - take on Brighton & Hove Albion.