Premier League Round 7: Match Previews and Predictions
On October 4 (Beijing time), the Premier League enters Round 7 with four fixtures on the schedule. Manchester United, Bournemouth, Arsenal, and Leeds United will all play at home. Let’s take a closer look at these matches and offer predictions.
Bournemouth vs Fulham (03:00)
Bournemouth have made a solid start to the season. In their opening six games, they only lost the first match 2-4 to Liverpool, then went unbeaten in five straight fixtures with 3 wins and 2 draws. However, their last two matches both ended level: a 0-0 draw with Newcastle and a 2-2 tie with Leeds. Returning home, Bournemouth will look to extend their strong run and push for all three points. Fulham, meanwhile, sit 11th with 8 points and are eager to rediscover momentum after a mixed start.
Leeds United vs Tottenham (19:30)
Leeds, currently a mid-table side, have collected 8 points from 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 defeats, placing them 12th. Facing a stronger Tottenham side, Leeds must focus on defensive stability even with the home advantage. Spurs, on the other hand, are sitting 4th with 11 points from 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 defeat. Their form has dipped, failing to win in their last two outings: a 1-1 league draw with Wolves and a 2-2 Champions League draw against Bodø/Glimt. Tottenham must treat this match as a must-win, as dropping points against mid-tier opposition could harm their top-four push.
Manchester United vs Sunderland (22:00)
Pressure is mounting on Manchester United. After six games, they have just 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 defeats, leaving them 14th with 9 points. Problems run deeper than a managerial change, but coach Rúben Amorim is under scrutiny, with his 38.7% win rate far behind predecessors Ten Hag and Solskjær. United cannot afford to slip up against newly promoted Sunderland. Interestingly, Sunderland have started brightly, earning 11 points from 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss to sit 5th. This clash could be tighter than many expect.
Arsenal vs West Ham (22:00)
Despite injuries, Arsenal have shown resilience across all competitions. Recently, they earned a 2-0 EFL Cup win over Port Vale, a 2-1 league comeback against Newcastle, and a 2-0 Champions League triumph over Olympiacos. With just 2 points separating them from leaders Liverpool—who themselves face Chelsea after back-to-back defeats—Arsenal have a strong chance to challenge for top spot. West Ham, however, are struggling badly: only 1 win from 6 league matches, conceding 14 goals, and sitting second from bottom. The pressure is immense for the Hammers, while Arsenal will see this as a golden opportunity.
Overall Outlook
This round of fixtures promises excitement and unpredictability. Bournemouth seek to maintain consistency, Spurs must regain form, Manchester United are desperate for a morale-boosting win, and Arsenal have a chance to leap toward the summit. Every match carries significant weight at this stage of the season.
