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We are only three matches into the Premier League season and already there is a lot at stake this weekend. Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is under pressure to get a result against Burnley on Saturday and Arsenal will get to test their title race mettle when they go to Liverpool on Sunday. 

Betfair Ambassador and Premier League legend Alan Shearer has had his say on the matter, and you can read his exclusive thoughts here, but our man also has a view on every Premier League game on Matchday 3, and you can read them all below...


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Chelsea v Fulham - Saturday 12:30, Live on TNT Sports

Fulham got a good point coming back late on against Man United. But Chelsea seem to be in the groove. They battered West Ham and with them being at home, I think they'll have enough to win it.

Alan's Prediction: Chelsea win

Man Utd v Burnley - Saturday 15:00

Burnley had a great win last week and had their moments against Tottenham. I guess they'll have moments again at Old Trafford but I just think the pressure on a Man United win will be huge so I'll go for a home win.

Alan's Prediction: Man United win

Sunderland v Brentford - Saturday 15:00

That is definitely a six-pointer. Sunderland will be reasonably strong at home against teams in the bottom half, I think. That's their chance to stay in the Premier League this year. We've seen it already when they played West Ham. Brentford have won a couple of games, so I'll go for a draw.

Alan's Prediction: Draw

Wolves v Everton - Saturday 15:00

I think Everton will be ok this season. Wolves haven't made a great start. It remains to be seen whether they'll have Strand Larsen in the team. I'll go for a draw.

Alan's Prediction: Draw

Tottenham v Bournemouth - Saturday 15:00

Tottenham have had a great start and Bournemouth haven't. After last weekend's performance against Man City, I'd be confident Spurs will take all three points at home.

Alan's Prediction: Tottenham win

Leeds v Newcastle - Saturday 17:30, Live on Sky Sports

Newcastle have a decent record at Elland Road. The performance on Monday night should give them confidence and although they have injuries, they should have enough to beat Leeds. Away win.

Alan's Prediction: Newcastle win

Nottm Forest v West Ham - Sunday 14:00, Live on Sky Sports

Home win. West Ham are a mess. I saw what happened against Wolves and in the first two league games, conceding three to Sunderland and five at home to Chelsea. Home win here for me.

Alan's Prediction: Nottm Forest win

Brighton v Man City - Sunday 14:00, Live on Sky Sports

Man City have to bounce back, and I think they will against Brighton. I'm not convinced by Brighton this year so away win.

Alan's Prediction: Man City win

Liverpool v Arsenal - Sunday 16:30, Live on Sky Sports

This is a really interesting game. Both teams have won two from two. Liverpool haven't played well in either game but a good trait to have is not playing well and still being able to win. I'll go for a really, really tight draw.

Alan's Prediction: Draw

Aston Villa v Crystal Palace - Sunday 19:00, Live on Sky Sports

Aston Villa have been poor and they're a tough one to work out at the moment. I think they win here though and pick up their first three points of the season.

Alan's Prediction: Aston Villa win

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Alan Shearer

Alan Shearer is regarded as one of the greatest English strikers of all time and remains the Premier League's record goalscorer with 260 goals.

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