Premier League GW8 predictions: Man United head coach Ruben Amorim to suffer agony at Anfield, Everton to stun Man City at the Etihad Stadium

Gameweek eight in the Premier League kicks off at the City Ground on Saturday afternoon, with Nottingham Forest welcoming Chelsea in the early start.

There are seven games on Saturday, with the pick of the matches seeing Premier League leaders Arsenal make the trip to Fulham for a London derby.

On Sunday, there are just two fixtures, including Manchester United's visit to Liverpool, and the Red Devils will be looking to inflict a fourth straight defeat on Arne Slot's side.

The action will then conclude at the London Stadium on Monday evening, with West Ham United hosting Brentford.

In the eighth set of fixtures, Sports Mole are facing off against singer, songwriter, musician and producer Woody.

Read on to discover Woody's and our predictions for gameweek eight of the 2025-26 campaign, in addition to a look at how Oxfordshire singer-songwriter Felix Ross performed in the seventh set of fixtures this season.

Nottingham Forest vs. Chelsea

Saturday, 12.30pm

Woody: Nottingham Forest 0-3 Chelsea (Ange sacked)

Sports Mole: Nottingham Forest 1-2 Chelsea

The international break came at an ideal time for Forest and an inopportune time for Chelsea, whose surfeit of fitness doubts makes this one of the trickier pre-game predictions.

However, the Blues have scored 50% of their Premier League away goals from corners this season, and given Forest's well-documented struggles defending dead balls under Postecoglou, that could very well prove to be the difference.

Sunderland vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers

Saturday, 3pm

Woody: Sunderland 1-1 Wolves

Sports Mole: Sunderland 1-0 Wolves

Wolves are desperate to get off the mark with a much-needed win in the Premier League and will have identified their trip to Sunderland as a real opportunity to claim maximum points.

However, the Black Cats have particularly impressed on home soil this term, and given the visitors have been lacking a cutting edge up front, we are backing the hosts to secure a slender victory.

Burnley vs. Leeds United

Saturday, 3pm

Woody: Burnley 0-0 Leeds

Sports Mole: Burnley 1-0 Leeds

This fixture represents a major opportunity for both teams to claim three valuable points and climb away from the relegation zone. Both encounters last season were tight affairs and another close contest could be on the cards this weekend, one that we feel Burnley will edge on home soil.

Crystal Palace vs. Bournemouth

Saturday, 3pm

Woody: Palace 1-2 Bournemouth

Sports Mole: Palace 1-1 Bournemouth

The only side to ever keep five successive Premier League clean sheets against Crystal Palace were Tottenham Hotspur from 2016 to 2019, but the Eagles will surely snap their barren scoreless run against Bournemouth at their Selhurst Park fortress.

However, even with the international break disrupting their momentum, the in-form Cherries should be more than good enough for a share of the spoils in the capital, but their wait for Premier League win number 100 will surely continue.

Manchester City vs. Everton

Saturday, 3pm

Woody: Man City 1-2 Everton

Sports Mole: Man City 2-0 Everton

Facing Man City at the Etihad was never going to be easy for Everton, but the absence of their chief creator Grealish has made an unlikely upset even more improbable.

Guardiola’s resurgent Citizens boast a strong unbeaten record against the Toffees and have also won seven of their last eight Premier League home matches, so it is difficult to back against the hosts claiming a routine victory this weekend, especially with Haaland in red-hot form.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Newcastle United

Saturday, 3pm

Woody: Brighton 2-2 Newcastle

Sports Mole: Brighton 1-1 Newcastle

Newcastle’s surprisingly poor Premier League record against Brighton, coupled with the Seagulls’ strong home form, should give Hurzeler’s side a boost in confidence ahead of this weekend's fixture.

However, the Magpies have proven to be a resolute defensive outfit so far this season and that could be key in claiming at least a share of the spoils from what may be a closely-contested battle on this occasion.

Fulham vs. Arsenal

Saturday, 5.30pm

Woody: Fulham 0-3 Arsenal

Sports Mole: Fulham 0-2 Arsenal

Given Fulham's alarming selection concerns up front, we would not put it past Silva to start with three centre-backs once again in a bid to frustrate the Gunners, whose efforts to break down a low block are not pretty to watch.

However, the hosts will surely have a much harder time against the visitors' dogged defence, and even if they have to rely on their trusty set-pieces again, Arsenal should lift their Craven Cottage curse to remain atop the table.

Tottenham Hotspur vs. Aston Villa

Sunday, 2pm

Woody: Tottenham 2-1 Aston Villa

Sports Mole: Tottenham 1-1 Aston Villa

The last time Tottenham and Aston Villa played out a draw in the Premier League, Alex McLeish and Harry Redknapp were in the dugouts in May 2012 - there has since been a winner and a loser in the last 20 top-flight games between the sides.

However, with the Lions on an upward trajectory and Spurs going steady under Frank, we simply cannot pick a clear winner and are backing a first stalemate in over 13 years between the two clubs.

Liverpool vs. Manchester United

Sunday, 4.30pm

Woody: Liverpool 2-1 Man United

Sports Mole: Liverpool 3-1 Man United

Strange and unexpected things have happened between Liverpool and Man United over the years, and the Reds' unforeseen downturn in fortunes adds another layer of intrigue to Sunday's main event, where neither side should come away unscathed.

However, taking the Anfield factor and Man United's atrocious away form into account, Liverpool - who saw the international break come at the perfect time - should overwhelm Amorim's unconvincing charges to potentially kickstart an autumn renaissance.

West Ham United vs. Brentford

Monday, 8pm

Woody: West Ham 2-2 Brentford

Sports Mole: West Ham 2-2 Brentford

Nuno Espirito Santo will be desperate to get his first win as boss, but his side may have to score more than once considering their defensive record is poor.

Brentford will be facing a side lacking in confidence, but they are yet to avoid defeat on their travels this term, so it would not be surprising if they had to share the spoils with West Ham.

Woody Q&A

How did you come to support Liverpool and what are your favourite memories from your time as a fan?

Woody: My family all come from Liverpool so LFC was the only club I was ever going to support. I remember watching us win the EFL Cup at Wembley against Chelsea, that was one of the best games I’ve been to see.

Who have been your favourite five players for Liverpool?

Woody: Stevie G (Steven Gerrard), Mo Salah (Mohamed Salah), Bobby Firmino (Roberto Firmino), Fernando Torres and Virgil van Dijk. Honourable mention to Xabi Alonso.

What's going on with you as an artist at the moment?

Woody: I have just released a song called out of my mind, you should go listen! Also I’m playing a headline show in London on the 4th December (Peckham Audio) and going on tour with Hard Life very soon which I’m so excited about.

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