The Etihad Stadium will host the latest instalment of the Manchester derby, as Manchester City welcome Manchester United for a blockbuster Premier League affair on Sunday afternoon.
Domestic football returns following the September internationals, and gameweek four in the Premier League kicks off at the Emirates Stadium, with Arsenal hosting Nottingham Forest.
There are eight games in total on Saturday, including West Ham United's home fixture with Tottenham Hotspur, while the late start sees Brentford host Chelsea.
On Sunday, the reigning champions Liverpool will be aiming to make it four straight wins at the start of the 2025-26 Premier League campaign when they head to Burnley, before the Manchester derby brings the latest set of games in England's top flight to a close.
In the fourth set of fixtures, Sports Mole are facing off against rapper Piers James, who is an Arsenal fan.
Read on to discover Piers' and our predictions for gameweek four of the 2025-26 campaign, in addition to a look at how Katherine Parlour from indie rock band Picture Parlour performed in the third set of fixtures this season.
Arsenal vs. Nottingham Forest
Saturday, 12.30pm
Arsenal's Martin Odegaard pictured on July 31, 2025
Piers: Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest
Sports Mole: Arsenal 2-1 Nottingham Forest
Only Sunderland have generated fewer Expected Goals from open play than Arsenal (1.54) in the current Premier League season, and the Gunners' normally trusty set-pieces also let them down when they paid a visit to Liverpool two weekends ago.
However, Forest's rearguard action over the past few months has left a lot to be desired, and even if the new manager bounce does take effect for the visitors, it should only earn them a consolation goal as Arsenal get back to winning ways.
Saturday, 3pm
Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo and Evanilson celebrate on August 30, 2025
Piers: Bournemouth 1-2 Brighton
Sports Mole: Bournemouth 2-2 Brighton
At least three goals have been scored across the last four meetings between Bournemouth and Brighton, and another entertaining contest between two attack-minded teams could be on the cards this weekend.
The Seagulls have got the better of the Cherries more often than not in recent encounters, but we are backing Iraola’s side to come away with at least a point on this occasion.
Newcastle United vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers
Saturday, 3pm
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe on August 3, 2025
Piers: Newcastle 2-1 Wolves
Sports Mole: Newcastle 2-0 Wolves
Newcastle have flattered to deceive on the road, but they were brilliant in defeat against Liverpool with 10 men at home, and showing even a fraction of that performance here could be enough.
No team in the Premier League has looked as lethargic and uninspiring than Wolves so far, and Pereira needs a reaction fast before the gap to safety becomes substantial, even at this early stage.
Saturday, 3pm
Jack Grealish of Everton during his side's game against Wolverhampton Wanderers, on August 30, 2025
Piers: Everton 1-2 Aston Villa
Sports Mole: Everton 1-1 Aston Villa
Everton are the team in form at present, but Villa have got something over them, shown by the fact the hosts have won none of the previous 12 meetings.
Villa have too much quality in their ranks for their dismal run to continue much longer, and even though this will be a tough match to win, you fancy them to get off the mark in front of goal.
Saturday, 3pm
Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner on July 29, 2025
Piers: Crystal Palace 2-1 Sunderland
Sports Mole: Crystal Palace 2-0 Sunderland
Sunderland have shown that they are certainly no pushovers and are ready to complete in the top flight with an exciting new-look squad that has the potential to cause an upset at Selhurst Park this weekend.
The absence of Sarr and Wharton is a blow for Crystal Palace, but they still possess plenty of quality across the pitch and we are backing the home side to come out on top and extend their unbeaten start to the new campaign.
Saturday, 3pm
Fulham manager Marco Silva on August 24, 2025
Piers: Fulham 2-2 Leeds
Sports Mole: Fulham vs. Leeds - to follow
Saturday, 5.30pm
West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen in EFL Cup action on August 26, 2025
Piers: West Ham 1-2 Tottenham
Sports Mole: West Ham 2-3 Tottenham
Whether West Ham can pick up where they left off before the international break remains to be seen, but Spurs were fortunate to only lose by one against Bournemouth, so Potter's men can no doubt hurt their derby foes in the final third.
However, a Tottenham side reinforced by some exciting new attacking options can bite back even harder to return to triumphant ways, in what ought to be a thrilling watch for the neutrals.
Saturday, 8pm
Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez celebrates scoring on August 30, 2025
Piers: Brentford 1-2 Chelsea
Sports Mole: Brentford 0-1 Chelsea
No team has taken fewer shots in the league than Brentford (24), and Chelsea are in fine form defensively, so the hosts could struggle to break down the visiting backline, but the Blues have not looked convincing either.
Both of Chelsea’s home matches this season saw them fortunate not to lose, but they were convincing winners at West Ham, and another three points could follow, albeit in less emphatic fashion.
Burnley vs. Liverpool
Sunday, 2pm
Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on May 10, 2025
Piers: Burnley 0-3 Liverpool
Sports Mole: Burnley vs. Liverpool - to follow
Manchester City vs. Manchester United
Sunday, 4.30pm
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola on August 16, 2025
Piers: Man City 3-1 Man United
Sports Mole: Man City vs. Man United - to follow
Piers James Q&A
Piers James press shot
How did you come to support Arsenal and what are your favourite memories from your time as a fan?
Piers: My dad supported Arsenal from early, so by the time I was three I was already locked in as a Gooner. I did try to back Ipswich (my hometown) too, but with both clubs having their ups and downs, one had to go and Arsenal always had my heart.
Favourite memories? The fiery Arsenal–United clashes in the early 2000s when Patrick Vieira set the tone, Thierry Henry’s iconic return goal against Leeds, and more recently moments like Declan Rice burying that free-kick against Madrid. Those are the moments that remind you why you love the game.
Who have been your favourite five players for Arsenal?
Piers: Thierry Henry, Ian Wright with the gold tooth, Patrick Vieira, Dennis Bergkamp and of course starboy Bukayo Saka. All of them are ballers who brought flair, leadership, and that winning mentality to the club.
What's going on with you at the moment?
Piers: Right now I’m in the middle of rolling out my next chapter. I’ve just released my new track F.O.E (Form Of Expression). It's all about hunger, resilience, and carving your own lane, which for me is the same mentality you need in sport. Football and music connect on that level for me: it’s about belief, resilience, and carrying your crew with you.
‘F.O.E (Form Of Expression)’ by Piers James is available to stream now.
You can follow Piers James on Instagram.
2025-26 SEASON LEADERBOARD (ARTISTS)
Scores are calculated as one point for a correct result and five points for a correct scoreline.
1. Georgia (8pts | Gameweek 1)
2. Picture Parlour's Katherine Parlour (4pts | Gameweek 3)
3. Patrick King from Real Lies (2pts | Gameweek 2)
2025-26 COMPETITION HISTORY
Gameweek 1: Georgia 8-10 Sports Mole
Gameweek 2: Real Lies' Patrick King 2-8 Sports Mole
Gameweek 3: Picture Parlour's Katherine Parlour 4-5 Sports Mole
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