SATURDAY - Brighton v Manchester United (3.30pm kick off UAE): An absolute shocker for Manchester United in their season's opener, beaten 3-1 at Old Trafford by Crystal Palace. Hopes were high for a big campaign from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team, and one defeat can soon be overcome. But on the other hand, a bad result at Brighton - beaten by Chelsea last week - would be real cause for concern. Prediction: Brighton 1 Manchester United 3. PA
SATURDAY - Brighton v Manchester United (3.30pm kick off UAE): An absolute shocker for Manchester United in their season's opener, beaten 3-1 at Old Trafford by Crystal Palace. Hopes were high for a big campaign from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team, and one defeat can soon be overcome. But on the other hand, a bad result at Brighton - beaten by Chelsea last week - would be real cause for concern. Prediction: Brighton 1 Manchester United 3. PA
Crystal Palace v Everton (6pm): Palace are flying after their classy win at Manchester United followed an opening day victory over Southampton. And so will Everton after wins at Tottenham and home to West Brom. A top-of-the-table clash at Selhurst Park - who would have predicted that! Prediction: Crystal Palace 1 Everton 2. Getty
Crystal Palace v Everton (6pm): Palace are flying after their classy win at Manchester United followed an opening day victory over Southampton. And so will Everton after wins at Tottenham and home to West Brom. A top-of-the-table clash at Selhurst Park - who would have predicted that! Prediction: Crystal Palace 1 Everton 2. Getty
West Brom v Chelsea (8.30pm): West Brom have conceded eight in two games, after the 3-0 defeat home to Leicester and 5-2 at Everton. Chelsea, inspired by new £71 million signing Kai Kavertz, stuck six past Barnsley on Wednesday night. Might not be much fun for the Baggies. Prediction: West Brom 1 Chelsea 4. EPA
West Brom v Chelsea (8.30pm): West Brom have conceded eight in two games, after the 3-0 defeat home to Leicester and 5-2 at Everton. Chelsea, inspired by new £71 million signing Kai Kavertz, stuck six past Barnsley on Wednesday night. Might not be much fun for the Baggies. Prediction: West Brom 1 Chelsea 4. EPA
Burnley v Southampton (11pm): The Saints were supposed to be good this season, after a strong finish to the 2019/20 campaign, but have lost both games, at Palace and home to Spurs. Burnley have only played once in the Premier League, a 4-2 defeat at Leicester. Both very keen to get off the mark. Prediction: Burnley 1 Southampton 0. Getty
Burnley v Southampton (11pm): The Saints were supposed to be good this season, after a strong finish to the 2019/20 campaign, but have lost both games, at Palace and home to Spurs. Burnley have only played once in the Premier League, a 4-2 defeat at Leicester. Both very keen to get off the mark. Prediction: Burnley 1 Southampton 0. Getty
SUNDAY - Sheffield United v Leeds (3pm): A lip-smacking no-holds-barred Yorkshire derby, with the Blades yet to notch a point, and Leeds having conceded seven in two - but winning one of them 4-3, against Fulham. Not one for the faint hearted, and probably far few goals. Prediction: Sheffield United 1 Leeds 1. Reuters
SUNDAY - Sheffield United v Leeds (3pm): A lip-smacking no-holds-barred Yorkshire derby, with the Blades yet to notch a point, and Leeds having conceded seven in two - but winning one of them 4-3, against Fulham. Not one for the faint hearted, and probably far few goals. Prediction: Sheffield United 1 Leeds 1. Reuters
Tottenham v Newcastle (5pm): Could be a cracker at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. After a dour defeat home to Everton, Jose Mourinho's side found their shooting boots with a 5-2 win at Southampton. Newcastle can be fabulous ... or rank awful. Prediction: Tottenham 3 Newcastle 2. EPA
Tottenham v Newcastle (5pm): Could be a cracker at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. After a dour defeat home to Everton, Jose Mourinho's side found their shooting boots with a 5-2 win at Southampton. Newcastle can be fabulous ... or rank awful. Prediction: Tottenham 3 Newcastle 2. EPA
Manchester City v Leicester (7.30pm): A delayed start for Manchester City, but then a fine 3-1 win at Wolves. Leicester are top of the table (again), and this will be a tough test for both sides and perhaps an indication of City - or indeed both - can truly challenge Liverpool this term. Prediction: Manchester City 2 Leicester 1. AFP
Manchester City v Leicester (7.30pm): A delayed start for Manchester City, but then a fine 3-1 win at Wolves. Leicester are top of the table (again), and this will be a tough test for both sides and perhaps an indication of City - or indeed both - can truly challenge Liverpool this term. Prediction: Manchester City 2 Leicester 1. AFP
West Ham v Wolverhampton Wanderers (1pm): Zero points for the Hammers, and a lack of spirit which is as much of a concern as the defeats. Wolves will be keen to bounce back from the Manchester City defeat - and if they do, there will be some worried looks at West Ham. Prediction: West Ham 1 Wolves 2. AFP
West Ham v Wolverhampton Wanderers (1pm): Zero points for the Hammers, and a lack of spirit which is as much of a concern as the defeats. Wolves will be keen to bounce back from the Manchester City defeat - and if they do, there will be some worried looks at West Ham. Prediction: West Ham 1 Wolves 2. AFP
MONDAY - Fulham v Aston Villa (8.45pm): Fulham were expected to struggle and they have so far, with defeats against Leeds and Arsenal. This might be a better opportunity to get off the mark, though Villa will fancy this after beating Sheffield United. Prediction: Fulham 0 Aston Villa 1. AP
MONDAY - Fulham v Aston Villa (8.45pm): Fulham were expected to struggle and they have so far, with defeats against Leeds and Arsenal. This might be a better opportunity to get off the mark, though Villa will fancy this after beating Sheffield United. Prediction: Fulham 0 Aston Villa 1. AP
Liverpool v Arsenal (11pm): A belter to round off the match week. Mikel Arteta thinks Arsenal are evolving in the right way. We'll know if he's right after this trip to the champions, who are two wins from two. Prediction: Liverpool 3 Arsenal 1. EPA
Liverpool v Arsenal (11pm): A belter to round off the match week. Mikel Arteta thinks Arsenal are evolving in the right way. We'll know if he's right after this trip to the champions, who are two wins from two. Prediction: Liverpool 3 Arsenal 1. EPA

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Manchester United get a kick-start, Chelsea goal fest: Premier League predictions

Some huge matches in store for Matchday 3 in England

Dominic Hart

September 24, 2020

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Week three of the new Premier League campaign already, and the season is beginning to take shape - certainly for those teams that are yet to get a point.

Manchester United, Burnley, West Bromwich Albion, West Ham, Sheffield United, Fulham and Southampton are yet to register. If they go through this round in the same position, this shortened season will seem like a long battle for the strugglers.

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Manchester United can't be classed in that category, yet their trip to Brighton - first game up on Saturday - will  be critical for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after the defeat at Crystal Palace last weekend.

Also on Saturday Everton go to Palace, West Brom host Chelsea, and Burnley take on Southampton.

Sunday's fixtures kick off with Sheffield United against Leeds, followed by Tottenham against Newcastle United. Manchester City face off against Leicester, and the day concludes with West Ham against Wolves.

Best match of the round - potentially - is on Monday, with Liverpool against Arsenal, shortly after Fulham v Aston Villa.

To see our predictions for the upcoming matches, look through the photo gallery above and click on the arrows or swipe to look at the next image.

The specs

Engine: 3.8-litre V6

Power: 295hp at 6,000rpm

Torque: 355Nm at 5,200rpm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 10.7L/100km

Price: Dh179,999-plus

On sale: now 

Roll of honour 2019-2020

Dubai Rugby Sevens

Winners: Dubai Hurricanes

Runners up: Bahrain

 

West Asia Premiership

Winners: Bahrain

Runners up: UAE Premiership

 

UAE Premiership

Winners: Dubai Exiles

Runners up: Dubai Hurricanes

 

UAE Division One

Winners: Abu Dhabi Saracens

Runners up: Dubai Hurricanes II

 

UAE Division Two

Winners: Barrelhouse

Runners up: RAK Rugby

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While you're here
World Series

Game 1: Red Sox 8, Dodgers 4
Game 2: Red Sox 4, Dodgers 2
Game 3: Saturday (UAE)

* if needed

Game 4: Sunday
Game 5: Monday
Game 6: Wednesday
Game 7: Thursday

It Was Just an Accident

Director: Jafar Panahi

Stars: Vahid Mobasseri, Mariam Afshari, Ebrahim Azizi, Hadis Pakbaten, Majid Panahi, Mohamad Ali Elyasmehr

Rating: 4/5

Sole survivors
  • Cecelia Crocker was on board Northwest Airlines Flight 255 in 1987 when it crashed in Detroit, killing 154 people, including her parents and brother. The plane had hit a light pole on take off
  • George Lamson Jr, from Minnesota, was on a Galaxy Airlines flight that crashed in Reno in 1985, killing 68 people. His entire seat was launched out of the plane
  • Bahia Bakari, then 12, survived when a Yemenia Airways flight crashed near the Comoros in 2009, killing 152. She was found clinging to wreckage after floating in the ocean for 13 hours.
  • Jim Polehinke was the co-pilot and sole survivor of a 2006 Comair flight that crashed in Lexington, Kentucky, killing 49.
Herc's Adventures

Developer: Big Ape Productions
Publisher: LucasArts
Console: PlayStation 1 & 5, Sega Saturn
Rating: 4/5

Racecard

5.25pm: Etihad Museum – Maiden (TB) Dh82,500 (Turf) 1,200m

6pm: Al Shindaga Museum – Handicap (TB) Dh87,500 (Dirt) 1,200m

6.35pm: Poet Al Oqaili – Handicap (TB) Dh95,000 (T) 1,400m

7.10pm: Majlis Ghurfat Al Sheif – Handicap (TB) Dh87,500 (D) 1,600m

7.45pm: Hatta – Handicap (TB) Dh95,000 (T) 1,400m

8.20pm: Al Fahidi – Rated Conditions (TB) Dh87,500 (D) 2,200m

8.55pm: Zabeel Trophy – Rated Conditions (TB) Dh120,000 (T) 1,600m

9.30pm: Coins Museum – Rated Conditions (TB) Dh95,000 (D) 1,600m

10.05pm: Al Quoz Creative – Handicap (TB) Dh95,000 (T) 1,000m

On Women's Day
Cricket World Cup League 2

UAE results
Lost to Oman by eight runs
Beat Namibia by three wickets
Lost to Oman by 12 runs
Beat Namibia by 43 runs

UAE fixtures
Free admission. All fixtures broadcast live on icc.tv

Tuesday March 15, v PNG at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Friday March 18, v Nepal at Dubai International Stadium
Saturday March 19, v PNG at Dubai International Stadium
Monday March 21, v Nepal at Dubai International Stadium

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Neighbourhood Watch
Kamindu Mendis bio

Full name: Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis

Born: September 30, 1998

Age: 20 years and 26 days

Nationality: Sri Lankan

Major teams Sri Lanka's Under 19 team

Batting style: Left-hander

Bowling style: Right-arm off-spin and slow left-arm orthodox (that's right!)

ONCE UPON A TIME IN GAZA

Starring: Nader Abd Alhay, Majd Eid, Ramzi Maqdisi

Directors: Tarzan and Arab Nasser

Rating: 4.5/5

Why seagrass matters
  • Carbon sink: Seagrass sequesters carbon up to 35X faster than tropical rainforests
  • Marine nursery: Crucial habitat for juvenile fish, crustations, and invertebrates
  • Biodiversity: Support species like sea turtles, dugongs, and seabirds
  • Coastal protection: Reduce erosion and improve water quality
UK-EU trade at a glance

EU fishing vessels guaranteed access to UK waters for 12 years

Co-operation on security initiatives and procurement of defence products

Youth experience scheme to work, study or volunteer in UK and EU countries

Smoother border management with use of e-gates

Cutting red tape on import and export of food

While you're here
The specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo

Power: 258hp from 5,000-6,500rpm

Torque: 400Nm from 1,550-4,000rpm

Transmission: Eight-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 6.1L/100km

Price: from Dh362,500

On sale: now

The team

Videographer: Jear Velasquez 

Photography: Romeo Perez 

Fashion director: Sarah Maisey 

Make-up: Gulum Erzincan at Art Factory 

Models: Meti and Clinton at MMG 

Video assistant: Zanong Maget 

Social media: Fatima Al Mahmoud  

Our Time Has Come
Alyssa Ayres, Oxford University Press

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