Monday 7 September 2026
The Premier League has paused for the international break, giving us a chance to review the weekend action, check our previous predictions against the actual results, examine the early table and look ahead to the next Monday-night fixture.
Weekend Results and Our Predictions
| Fixture | Result | Our prediction | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich v Liverpool | 0–2 | Liverpool win | Correct |
| Newcastle v Bournemouth | 2–2 | Newcastle 2–1 | Wrong |
| Brentford v Sunderland | 1–1 | Brentford 2–1 | Wrong |
| Brighton v Leeds | 1–1 | Brighton 2–1 | Wrong |
| Fulham v Crystal Palace | 2–3 | 1–1 | Wrong |
| Manchester City v Coventry | 1–0 | Manchester City 3–0 | Winner correct |
| Nottingham Forest v Tottenham | 0–0 | Forest 2–1 | Wrong |
| Hull v Aston Villa | 0–0 | Hull 2–1 | Wrong |
| Everton v Manchester United | 2–2 | Manchester United 2–1 | Wrong |
| Arsenal v Chelsea | 2–1 | Arsenal 2–1 | Exact score correct |
Three winning selections were correct, including an exact Arsenal 2–1 prediction. The results also show that draw probability needs more weight in future previews, particularly when the two sides have similar defensive records.
Early Premier League Table
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 3 | +5 | 9 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 3 | +5 | 9 |
| 3 | Hull City | 3 | +3 | 7 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 3 | +1 | 6 |
| 5 | Brentford | 3 | +3 | 5 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 3 | +2 | 5 |
| 7 | Newcastle United | 3 | +2 | 5 |
| 8 | Everton | 3 | +2 | 5 |
| 9 | Leeds United | 3 | +1 | 5 |
| 10 | Brighton | 3 | +3 | 4 |
| 11 | Manchester United | 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 12 | Sunderland | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 3 | -4 | 3 |
| 14 | Ipswich Town | 3 | -4 | 3 |
| 15 | Bournemouth | 3 | -1 | 2 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | 3 | -1 | 2 |
| 17 | Aston Villa | 3 | -5 | 1 |
| 18 | Tottenham Hotspur | 3 | -5 | 1 |
| 19 | Fulham | 3 | -3 | 0 |
| 20 | Coventry City | 3 | -5 | 0 |
What Did We Get Right?
The strongest calls were Liverpool to beat Ipswich, Manchester City to beat Coventry and Arsenal to beat Chelsea 2–1. Arsenal’s comeback was particularly significant, while Manchester City and Arsenal remain perfect after three matches.
Key Players and New Signings
New signings are already influencing results. Liverpool’s Bradley Barcola featured after his move from Paris Saint-Germain, while Alexander Isak scored twice against Ipswich. Manchester City’s Enzo Fernández made his debut and assisted Erling Haaland, and Iliman Ndiaye also made his City debut. Chelsea’s Morgan Rogers scored on his debut against Arsenal after his move from Aston Villa. Everton’s Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored a late equaliser against Manchester United on his debut.
Injuries and Availability
Injuries and fitness doubts remain important variables after the first three matches and the international break. Team news should be checked again immediately before each future preview because player availability can change during international duty. We should not treat an earlier injury list as permanent.
Next Monday Night: Leeds v Newcastle
The next Monday-night Premier League match is Leeds United v Newcastle United on Monday 14 September at 8pm.
- Leeds win: 32%
- Draw: 29%
- Newcastle win: 39%
Early editorial prediction: Leeds 1–2 Newcastle. These percentages are WindsorCastle.info editorial estimates, not bookmaker odds or guarantees.
Statistical Data and Further Reading
For additional statistical checking and historical results, readers can compare the figures with FC Tables and Football-Data.co.uk. These external resources are useful for checking tables, results and downloadable football datasets.
For official fixtures and competition information, readers should also consult the Premier League.
Photo and Image Credits
We have deliberately not copied or republished unlicensed newspaper, agency or broadcaster photographs from the weekend. Where a match photograph is used, WindsorCastle.info should retain the photographer/agency credit and link to the original authorised source. For editorial-safe generic football imagery, use appropriately licensed material and credit the photographer as required by its licence.
Last updated: 7 September 2026. Results, statistics, injuries and predictions should be rechecked after the international break before the next match preview.
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