OK then, the teams are out, the formalities are done, everyone is primed and ready for action. If you're sitting comfortably, we'll begin...

Simon Stone
BBC Sport at Old Trafford

England boss Gareth Southgate has just taken his seat in the directors' box.

He names his latest squad next week.

I wonder if he is taking a look at Morgan Gibbs-White?

Rob Green
Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

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You look at the people in this Arsenal squad and also the people who are no longer there.

Mikel Arteta has had to make big decisions on some big characters since taking over, Aubameyang, Ozil, he was adamant that he had to move them on.

It allows other people to flourish.

You look at guys like Bukayo Saka, who have taken on such a pivotal role in a huge club and made himself a mainstay in the side, it is not easy and it has been fabulous to watch him do it for club and country.

Stephen Warnock
Former England and Liverpool defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

Bukayo Saka's appearance record is a testament to his professionalism and durability.

He gets kicked from pillar to post at times and just bounces right back up and gets on with it.

When you watch him you can just see that he loves football, never wants to miss a game, and is always looking to contribute to the team and what they are building under Mikel Arteta.

Statman Dave
On BBC Radio 5 Live

Gabri Veiga from Celta Vigo was poised to sign for Napoli, last season's Serie A winners, in the Champions League, is heading to Saudi Arabia now.

That money side just blows things away.

21 years old, goalscoring attacking midfielder, really good statistics in the background. But he's gone from European football now.

Same with Mitrovic, Neves, Henderson, Fabinho etcetera.

• Arsenal have never lost a home league game against Fulham, winning 24 and drawing six of their 30 such meetings. It's the most one team has faced another at home without ever losing in English league history.
• Following their 1-0 victory at Everton on the opening day, Fulham will be looking to win their opening two away games in a top-flight campaign for the first time ever.
• Leandro Trossard has more assists than any other player in the Premier League since his Arsenal debut in January 2023 (10), with three of those coming against Fulham in March.
• On the road, Fulham have won just one of their last 19 top-flight matches against clubs also from London (D4 L14), a 3-0 win at Crystal Palace on Boxing Day last year.

Sebastien Bassong
Former Spurs defender on BBC 5 Live

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Arsenal had to let some of the big egos go, not because they weren't good players but for the makeup of the squad, because it wasn't working.

All the players there now character-wise are top. They are being used to the best of their ability because the environment is helping them exploit the super powers that they have.

Simon Stone
BBC Sport at Old Trafford

Manchester United fans opposed to the Glazer family are planning a post-match sit-in at Old Trafford this afternoon as they ramp up their opposition to their club's owners.

The first 'Glazers Out' chant has already been heard.

Chris Sutton
Former Chelsea striker

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Manchester United have been really flat and lacking a spark but Nottingham Forest's record away from home last season was not good and their main man, Brennan Johnson, has been linked with a move to Spurs.

It has to click eventually for Manchester United - they had a bad start last season and they did beat Wolves, so I think they'll win this one.

Sutton's prediction: 3-1

Chris Sutton
Former Chelsea striker

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Brentford's home record in the league last season was pretty phenomenal - they only lost two games, to Arsenal and Newcastle. People thought they would miss Ivan Toney this year and they maybe have a little bit, but Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo are stepping up and carrying them.

Brentford are such a beautifully well balanced team. I don't think this will be comfortable for them because Crystal Palace are well organised under Roy Hodgson, but I am going for a Brentford win.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

Chris Sutton
Former Chelsea striker

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Arsenal had an important win against Crystal Palace on Monday, despite the ridiculous sending off of Takehiro Tomiyasu. I don't think they have really hit their straps this season yet in terms of performance, but they have still had a good start.

Fulham beat Everton on the opening day but it all fell apart against Brentford. I think this will be comfortable for Arsenal.

Sutton's prediction: 3-0

Sebastien Bassong
Former Spurs defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

Fulham really do seem in an unsure state at the moment.

Off the pitch they sold their top goalscorer, their main player Aleksandar Mitrovic, that will clearly impact them on the pitch.

We saw last week their performance where everything just went wrong against Brentford.

They are in a struggle at the moment.

Simon Stone
BBC Sport at Old Trafford

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has used his programme notes to drill home his message about taking chances.

United were on top against Tottenham last weekend but failed to score, allowing the home side to take command and eventually come away with a comfortable win.

"There are always lessons to learn from defeats and that was definitely true of our loss at Tottenham," he said.

"The main one was a point I have made before; when you are controlling games, you have to convert opportunities into goals or you risk being punished."

After two unconvincing performances so far this season and Arsenal to come next Sunday, United need to impress against Nottingham Forest this afternoon.

Chris Wilder
Former Sheffield United boss on BBC Radio 5 Live

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If Odegaard is ever out, Arsenal have seven or eight captains in that team.

Ramsdale could captain from goalkeeper, for me not an ideal position for a captain. You've also got Declan Rice and even Bukayo Saka who has excelled in his performances in recent years.

Stephen Warnock
Former England and Liverpool defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

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Not everyone is a shouter or a screamer on the pitch, it is down to leadership.

The players obviously respect him for the player he is and his professionalism. He is a captain that players can follow.

We don't know what his character is day in and day out at the training ground, he may just be the guy that can lift the group.

Simon Stone
BBC Sport at Old Trafford

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Re my entry about Dean Henderson's pending move to Crystal Palace earlier.

Palace sporting director Dougie Freedman is here today.

That deal will go through at the weekend.

Altay Bayindir is expected to cost Manchester United €5m (£4.3m) to move from Fenerbache.

Chris Wise
BBC Radio 5 Live commentator at Emirates Stadium

The Arsenal bench really does look like it’s got some serious depth to it now. They’ve been slowly building to be in this position. Raya, Jesus, Jorginho, Gabriel, Smith-Rowe, Nketiah, Vieira, Nelson, Zinchenko. All amongst the subs.

Factor in that the Gunners are without Tomiyasu, Timber, and Elneny amongst others too.

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If you're looking for goals in the four 3pm games then look no further than the Emirates.

Arsenal's ground has seen 81 Premier League goals at an average of 4.05 per game since the start of last season, more than at any other venue.

Chris Sutton
Former Chelsea striker

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Everton played well against Fulham but ended up losing and then were awful against Aston Villa. This is a big game for both, because Wolves played well against Manchester United and then Brighton tore a strip off them.

Everton will get off the mark in terms of goals, they'll hope Dominic Calvert Lewin is fit and I think they will score. But I also think Wolves will, they won this one late on last year.

Sutton's prediction: 1-1

Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport at Goodison Park

It's August, the sun is shining in some parts and we have the excitement of the fledgling stages of the new Premier League campaign.

Well, try telling that to Everton and Wolves supporters, who seems to be engulfed by doom and gloom even at this early stage.

Both sides are pointless after two games, with the Toffees yet to even find the back of the net.

Sean Dyche's side escaped relegation by the skin of their teeth last term and a loss today will put him under huge pressure.

Wolves, meanwhile, had to change managers just days before the start of the campaign and have been tipped to go down after losing star players such as captain Ruben Neves, Joao Moutinho and Raul Jimenez.

A relegation six pointer in the first month of the season...?