Premier League Preview: Carrick Faces Manchester Derby Baptism Of Fire As Arsenal Navigate Tricky Nottingham Forest Test

Premier League weekend headlined by the Manchester derby, Arsenal’s title push, and Chelsea’s new era under Rosenior.

Manchester United vs Manchester City

‎Carrick takes charge for the first time with United seventh and winless in five. City are in ominous form after demolishing Exeter 10-1 and beating Newcastle in the EFL Cup. Semenyo has been outstanding since his £64m arrival.

‎Team News: United: No major returns confirmed. City: Semenyo expected to start.

‎Prediction: Manchester United 1–3 Manchester City

Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal

‎Arsenal have won nine of their last ten across all competitions, scoring 3+ goals in each of their last three away fixtures. Forest have lost six home league games already this season.

‎Prediction: Nottingham Forest 1–3 Arsenal

Chelsea vs Brentford

‎Rosenior’s first PL league game. Chelsea have won once in nine league games. Brentford are fifth with four wins from six, and Igor Thiago is second in the Golden Boot race.

‎Team News: Chelsea: Caicedo, Palmer, Reece James may return. Brentford: No major absences.

‎Prediction: Chelsea 2–2 Brentford