Premier League preview: Open Manchester derby, Fulham stare down barrel, Arsenal to drop points?

Elsewhere, Liverpool delivered a more polished performance, Fulham showcased a defensive horrorshow, and Coventry City put up an admirable fight but were still defeated by Manchester City.

There are a host of intriguing clashes in the top tier again this weekend as DAZN News analyses the pick of the action starting at Old Trafford.

Can Man United stun Man City again?

It feels a little early in the season to be preparing for a Manchester derby, but there can be no complaints as it has the makings of another corker.

The Red Devils have found salvation in this fixture even when things haven't been going their way, losing just one of the last four meetings, but will have to be on top of their game to claim all three points.

Man United have experienced a mixed start to the Premier League season, but their 2-2 draw with Everton highlighted the fragility of Michael Carrick's defence.

As for City, they have enjoyed a perfect start with three wins from three, with the only blemish being that they couldn't score more against a struggling Coventry side.

Intriguingly, the Manchester clubs rank at the top of the pile when it comes to shots on target, suggesting there could be plenty of goals at Old Trafford.

Carrick delivered an emphatic 3-0 victory in his first Manchester derby last term, and Enzo Maresca can ill afford the same result on Sunday afternoon.

Arsenal face daunting Sunderland test

Everyone bigged up Chelsea as the Gunners' biggest test last weekend, but Sunderland threaten to provide a steeper challenge for Mikel Arteta's men.

The Black Cats made the Stadium of Light a fortress last term, going seven home games unbeaten at the start of the campaign, and matched Arsenal physically in their first encounter, which ended 2-2.

Regis Le Bris possess some bruisers within his ranks, and they managed to disrupt the Gunners' free-flowing attack in a cauldron of noise, with Brian Brobbey snatching a late equaliser.

Le Bris praised Wearsiders' first-half performance against Brentford as one of their best in the top flight, and he was spot on as Sunderland cut open the Bees with their slick passing.

However, this Arsenal side already looks a step up on last season, with Martin Odegaard playing the football of his career, while Kai Havertz and Riccardo Calafiori have been magnificent.

Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Gabriel and Odegaard all started against Napoli in midweek, while the Black Cats are fresh, so this could be dropped points for the Gunners under the lights on Saturday night.

Fulham set for fourth successive defeat?

It is three defeats in three for Fulham, and while the results have been concerning, the manner of them have been alarming as they prepare for an unnerving away trip to Liverpool on Saturday afternoon.

The Cottagers had a favourable clash with another winless side in Crystal Palace last weekend and threw away a 2-1 lead, which was all their doing.

Bernd Leno and his backline have become a comedy act, and with a trip to face an improving Liverpool followed by Man United at home, it could soon be five losses in five.

Andoni Iraola's men have been far from convincing in their first three Premier League clashes, but their performance against Ipswich Town was a vast improvement, with Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak in harmony.

While it looks like Bradley Barcola will be absent after hobbling off against Atletico in midweek, Isak and Gakpo will be licking their lips against a side that has already shipped seven goals.

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Premier League fixtures for Matchday 4

Saturday September 12

• Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest (3pm) 
• Bournemouth vs. Brentford (3pm) 
• Chelsea vs. Hull City (3pm) 
• Crystal Palace vs. Ipswich Town (3pm)
• Liverpool vs. Fulham (3pm)
• Tottenham vs. Everton (5.30pm)
• Sunderland vs. Arsenal (8pm) 

Sunday September 13

• Coventry City vs. Brighton (2pm)
• Manchester United vs. Manchester City (4.30pm) 

Monday September 14

• Leeds United vs. Newcastle United (8pm)

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