Premier League Week 3 Fixtures: EPL Picks and Predictions

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Tottenham Hotspur will play host to Liverpool to kick off Week 3 of the 2016-17 Premier League season in what should be a crucial fixture with an eye on the race for the European tickets.

Both teams have UEFA Champions League qualification on their minds and have already dropped points, with Spurs drawing at Everton on the opening matchday and Liverpool losing at Burnley in Week 2.

Elsewhere, Arsenal will travel to Watford, Chelsea will host Burnley and Manchester United face a trip to Hull City. Here’s a look at the schedule for Week 3, complete with picks and predictions:

Preview

Liverpool’s 2-0 loss at Burnley in Week 2 came as a huge shock and once again highlighted the defensive issues that tend to plague the Reds early in the season. Manager Jurgen Klopp’s troops almost blew a healthy lead against Arsenal in their first match, and two more goals conceded against the Clarets is cause for real concern.

On paper, the struggling Reds defence should provide Tottenham striker Harry Kane with the perfect remedy for his scoring woes. The 23-year-old has looked sluggish so far this season, and he’s yet to find the back of the net.

Per Giuseppe Muro of the London Evening …

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