The opening day of the new season was hardly the most thrilling but the second weekend of the campaign provides more tasty clashes. We preview the fixtures:
Arsenal v Liverpool: Arsene Wenger's men remain in disarray with no one quite sure of the club's plans. Liverpool have shown the decisiveness that Arsenal have lacked but their new signings need time to gel. Likeliest outcome: draw.
Aston Villa v Blackburn: Both teams made shaky starts but Villa have more quality and will turn it on in front of their home fans. Rovers have injury problems at the back and Darren Bent's ruthless finishing should settle this one for the hosts.
Chelsea v West Brom: The injury to Petr Cech is a blow but the Blues should cruise through this game and it might just be the game that revives Fernando Torres. The Baggies pushed Manchester United all the way last weekend but it would be a big ask to do the same away from home at Stamford Bridge.
Everton v QPR: It's hard to see Everton punishing QPR as ruthlessly as Bolton did...but the Toffees will take the points in this one. They are rested, hungry and more experienced. QPR will show more fight than last weekend where they crumbled in the second half - but defensive frailties will be costly.
Sunderland v Newcastle: Both sides grabbed a decent point last time out and this derby will be brimming with passion. Sunderland are the more talented team and, so long as they match Newcastle's physicality, the Black Cats will take the spoils.
Swansea v Wigan: Two relegation candidates, neither convincing in week 1. Roared on by home support, the Swans will be desperate to prove a point to former boss Roberto Martinez and should just edge this one.
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